Know Before You Go | Canadian Rockies
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Canadian Rockies adventure or just want to learn more about the remote peaks and meadows of this alpine wilderness, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of helpful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips to the ecology and conservation of Banff, Yoho and the Bugaboos Range.
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Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
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.
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Places We Visit
Places We Visit
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.
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Geology & Ecology
Geology & Ecology
Learn more about the geological foundations, ecological zones, biodiversity and conservation of the Canadian Rockies, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Find out the typical weather conditions in the Canadian Rockies in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and rainfall.
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Packing List
Packing List
Peruse our useful packing guidelines containing gear and clothing recommendations for a Canadian Rockies adventure.
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Travel Stories & Articles
Heli-Hiking in the Bugaboos
Heli-Hiking in the Bugaboos
—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...
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...
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Wildlife of the Canadian Rockies
Wildlife of the Canadian Rockies
—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.
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.
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An Indigenous History of Climate Change in Canada
An Indigenous History of Climate Change in Canada
—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.
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.
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Turquoise Lakes & Alpine Meadows of Banff & Yoho National Parks
Turquoise Lakes & Alpine Meadows of Banff & Yoho National Parks
—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.
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.
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