Know Before You Go

Canada's grandest peaks cradle turquoise lakes while glacier-fed rivers and waterfalls nurture abundant wildlife from moose and mountain goats to bighorn sheep and bears.

Discover the places we'll explore in the Canadian Rockies, from waterfalls and glaciers in Banff and Yoho national parks to the grand spires of Bugaboo Provincial Park.

Learn more about the geological foundations, ecological zones, biodiversity and conservation of the Canadian Rockies, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Find out the typical weather conditions in the Canadian Rockies in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and rainfall.

Peruse our useful packing guidelines containing gear and clothing recommendations for a Canadian Rockies adventure. 

—By Samantha Miller 
Spectacular mountain peaks, ice fields, glaciers, canyons, alpine meadows, cerulean lakes, waterfalls, karst-cave systems and thermal springs make the Canadian Rockies a globally acclaimed adventure hub...

—By Michelle Peters
Let’s learn a bit more about this sublime mountain range and what wildlife you can expect to see (or at least learn about) on a trip there.

—By Megan Brief
Since time immemorial, the Indigenous peoples of Canada have served as gatekeepers for the Earth and of the earth. First Nations, Inuit and Métis grow closer to the land with each passing season, and with it, a fear that climate change could sever their connection for good.

—By Emily Goodheart
As you venture forth into the Canadian Rockies, you’ll be entering a realm of turquoise lakes and wildflower meadows. Grand mountains rise into the clouds, and glacier-fed rivers run through deep valleys as you hike through the alpine wilderness.