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Towering over the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia are the majestic Canadian Rockies. With several world-class attractions and heritage sites, the Rockies are an international travel destination with something to offer everyone in all seasons. Book accommodations in the Canadian Rockies, and enjoy world-class ski resorts, hiking trails, indescribable views, wildlife at your fingertips, and a peace that you will wish you could take home with you. Communities to explore include:
Kananaskis and Canmore
Get ready to play in this premier recreation paradise, where bird watching, photography and every possible outdoor recreation activity is offered. At the end of the day, relax in one of several day spas in Canmore.
Kananaskis Country, located southwest of Calgary, comprises five provincial parks as well as the resort village of Kananaskis itself. This is recreation central: take advantage of beautiful scenery, bird watching (bird migrations in October are especially impressive!), and wildlife spotting. Get ready to see elk, deer, Rocky Mountain sheep, bears, snowshoe hares, and moose. Nearby Canmore is home to a cave system known as the 'Rats Nest', and with a guide, visitors have the opportunity to embark on an in-depth exploration of these mountain caves. Hiking companies offer escorted hikes deep into the Rockies, and Aboriginal guides teach about native traditions on horseshoe and cross-country skiing trips. Stay in Kananaskis Country and indulge your sporty side!
Banff and Banff National Park
World-renowned Banff National Park offers a small-town experience in the midst of the stunning Rocky Mountains. Spend the day skiing at one of three world-class ski resorts, camp out for the night, explore nearby caves and springs, cross-country ski spectacular trails, and relax in natural hot springs to unwind. The rumors are true: Banff is spectacular.
Imagine yourself away from the rush of city life, amidst shimmering glaciers, waterfalls, mountain pastures, and wildlife. Located just 128 km (80 mi.) from Calgary, Banff hosts four million visitors each year, yet still maintains its cozy small-town feel, making it a hot spot for visitors year round. Hop on the Banff Gondola and ride up Sulphur Mountain where three levels of observation decks offer a 360-degree view of Banff and the mountains surrounding the park. The Banff Upper Hot Springs (one of several hot springs in the area) is a historic spa and bathhouse set against the stunning Rocky Mountain scenery - talk about relaxation. The springs are 39 degrees C (102 F) year-round and offer visitors the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in the beautiful surroundings of Banff National Park. Banff is also home to three world-class ski resorts, so don't be surprised if everyone you meet has flown in from afar for the unparalleled ski conditions. Banff National Park with all its natural riches is the perfect place to enjoy all the Rocky Mountains has to offer.
Lake Louise
Stand in awe at the sight of the green-blue waters of Lake Louise, in front of the towering Victoria Glacier. Ski at this internationally renowned destination, or cross-country ski, hike, horseback ride or bike Lake Louise's world-class trails. White water rafting on four nearby rivers is also popular with the thrill-seeking tourist.
For a peaceful escape, check out Lake Louise, a crystal blue-green lake set against the backdrop of the Victoria Glacier (known as the 'Jewel of the Rockies') located 183 km (114 mi.) northwest of Calgary. Standing at the lakeside, its colour seems almost impossibly teal. Lake Louise must be seen to be believed. Hiking to the tops of lofty mountains, cross-country skiing, soaking at a spa or natural hot spring, canoeing … these are ingredients for a perfect day at Lake Louise. If you're in for a thrilling adventure, check out the escorted whitewater rafting tours for both beginners and more advanced rafters. The Brewster Lake Louise Stables offers guided horseback rides to the Plain of Six Glaciers or Lake Agnes. In the wintertime hop on a sleigh ride at the Chateau Lake Louise that will take you all the way to the end of Lake Louise. The Lake Louise sightseeing gondola is a fourteen-minute ride to a 6850 ft (2088 m) elevation where the surrounding region can be seen from a bird's eye view. Book accommodations in Lake Louise, and see this blue-green wonder of nature for yourself!
The Columbia Icefield
The largest ice field south of Alaska, the Columbia Icefield will astonish you. Walk around on glacial ice at Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, and taste pure glacial waters.
Drive through this unique region alongside a chain of massive ice fields, and experience truly 'Canadian' sights of sparkling glacial ice and crisp snow. This type of scenery is generally expected to be found in Alaska; in fact, the Columbia Icefield is the largest ice field south of Alaska. Covering 389 sq km (233 sq mi), this territory is something every visitor to the Canadian Rockies should see. Several guided tours of the ice field are available, and you can even walk around on the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, as well as have a taste of pure glacial water!
Jasper and Jasper National Park
Visitors to Jasper enjoy wildlife and nature untouched, unspoiled. Viewpoints overlooking falls, hot springs, lakes, ranching communities, and unparalleled wildlife experiences await you here in Jasper National Park.
Covering 10,800 sq. km (4170 sq. mi.) of land, Jasper National Park is a protected mountain ecosystem allowing visitors to enjoy nature through exploration and outdoor activities. Jasper is a 309 km (192 mi.) drive from Edmonton. Check out Athabasca Falls and the beautiful view offered at several points along the falls. If you have the time, stay awhile and picnic, or go cross-country skiing. Goat Lookout also offers stunning views as well as a picnic area where mountain goats and bighorn sheep can be seen. Several nearby lakes offer family fun in both winter and summer seasons. Plan the perfect day at the Miette Hotspring, the hottest in the Canadian Rockies, with trails and picnicking areas nearby. You can travel with one of the park's accredited guides for an extended hike deep into the wilderness, and can even stay the night with a wilderness pass. Cardinal Ranch offers horse-whispering demonstrations, as well as overnight campouts via horseback. Grand Cache, Alberta is the gateway to Willmore Wilderness Park, where you will find trails, big game, flowers, lakes and rivers only accessible by foot or on horseback. For a longer stay in Jasper National Park, consider the Jasper Institute's courses on natural and historical topics such as photography, bears and wildlife. However long you are able to spend in Jasper, you will wish you stayed longer. Book a Jasper accommodation today.
Bumper's Inn offers affordable accommodation and warm friendly service in Banff. Our quite peaceful location is surrounded on two sides by natural forest with Cascade Mountain looming in the background. Elk, Deer and a variety of other animals are a common site on the motel property. We are situated a block off Banff Avenue, away from the crowds.
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Downtown Banff: 1km
The Spruce Grove Inn built in 2003 is one of Banff's newest hotels This 3-star hotel with 120 spacious, modern guestrooms offers an upscale product to its sister property next door. All rooms have individual climate controls and air conditioning, touch-tone direct-dial telephones with voice mail, coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, colour cable televisions and free high-speed Internet.
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Downtown Banff: 1.1km
The Banff Ptarmigan Inn boasts 134 hotel rooms. Natural wood accents add a warm glow to the hotels interior design. In-house facilities include Meatball Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, free high-speed wireless internet access in guest rooms and all public areas, just a two minute walk to downtown shops and boutiques, making the Banff Ptarmigan Inn an exceptional hotel for your next vacation.
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Downtown Banff: 0.2km
Our Banff Lodge offers rooms that range from affordably intimate and cosy to spectacular and sprawling suites ideal for families. All are decorated in a rustic mountain theme, but have luxury touches to ensure you are pampered after your day on the slopes. All rooms offer cable television, flat screen LCD TV, hair dryer, telephone, Internet and windows that open to fresh mountain air.
At this attractive Banff lodge you will find a warm welcome with a large open fireplace in the lobby and friendly staff at check-in. Conveniently located on Banff Avenue only minutes from Downtown Banff, The Rundlestone Lodge offers a host of amenities including a fitness centre, whirlpool, swimming pool, conference and wedding facilities, and Tooloulous Bistro & Bar.
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Downtown Banff: 1.2km
Nestled at the foot of Sulphur Mountain this Banff bed and breakfast retreat is located in the heart of Banff National Park, adjacent to world-renowned Cascade Gardens and just minutes from the Upper Hot Springs Pool, the Banff Springs Hotel, the Banff Golf Course and downtown Banff. A private entrance leads to clean, quiet rooms for individuals or couples. Bedrooms each have private bathrooms.
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Downtown Banff: 1.8km
Breathtaking views and a vibrant natural environment await you at this luxury hotel, situated in the heart of Banff National Park, with glaciers and the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. The hotel is surrounded by magnificent mountains, green forests and sparkling rivers, providing hours of excitement and adventure for all guests. Enjoy a variety of activities in every season.
Our Canmore suites are perfect for exploring the area. Hike spectacular mountain trails, go on a thrilling mountain biking adventure, ski or snowboard, experience the fun of family friendly rafting, or challenge yourself with exceptional golf. Our resort condominium suites offer spacious living rooms, inviting fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens, convenient in-suite laundry and more.
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Downtown Canmore: 0.6km
Our Canmore condo style hotel is 20 minutes from Banff National Park. Behind our grand carriage house entrance an abundance of contemporary surprises awaits. Choose from a beautifully appointed hotel room with two queen beds or choose from luxuriously appointed one, two and three-bedroom suites. Heated pool, two outdoor hot tubs, fitness center, and Wi-Fi throughout the resort.
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Downtown Canmore: 0.9km
Our Canmore accommodations are ideal for adults looking to kick back and relax. We provide comfortable lodgings surrounded by spectacular mountain views. Sit by the wood fireplace in the grand lobby or by your own fireplace in your suite and forget about the daily routine. Our Canmore hotel offers premium and deluxe rooms with a fireplace, balcony or patio with two queen beds.
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Downtown Canmore: 1.2km
Our Canmore hotel is located near the Silver Tip Golf Resort. At our hotel you will find beautiful mountain views. Our Hotel features a three-story water slide, indoor pool, a hot tub, and a gym that guests can enjoy. Free Wi-Fi, and cable TV are provided for our guests. Guest rooms include seating areas and desks. Guests can find a gift shop and meeting facilities. We also provide a ski storage.
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Downtown Canmore: 2km
Our Canmore hotel is less than a half-hour drive from Banff National Park. Guests can enjoy skiing, horseback riding and boating. Rooms come with a patio or balcony. The on-site Chez Francois restaurant serves a variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guest rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, coffee/tea facilities and satellite TV. All rooms offer air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
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Downtown Canmore: 0.4km
Our little Canmore cottages are located along the Trans-Canada Highway, just across the street from Rocky Mountain hiking trails. Each cottage comes with free Wi-Fi and a fireplace. Our cottages also offer a microwave, refrigerator, Coffee making facilities, and a sofa bed. BBQ facilities and a fire pit are available. We also have a childrens playground, and in the winter an Ice rink for skating.
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Downtown Canmore: 4.7km
Our hostel is located near Canmore City Centre. Free Wi-Fi is available for guests. Beautiful Mountain views can be enjoyed from each room. We provide shared bathroom facilities for all the rooms, a family room that features a kitchenette, and a shared lounge that includes fireplaces and a games room. There is also a furnished terrace that offers a nice view.
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Downtown Canmore: 6.6km
Our Canmore lodge and suites overlooks the Three Sisters Mountains and has features 105 well-appointed rooms. All suites feature a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living area with hide-away sofa bed, fireplace, and washer/dryer. Pets are also welcome. Dine with us at The Wandering Elk, featuring all natural meats and organic vegetables.
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Downtown Canmore: 3.5km
This Canmore guest house is at the bottom of Lady MacDonald Mountain, near the entrance of Cougar Canyon. The guest house offers mountain views, a daily breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The bed and breakfast features a refrigerator and fireplace in every guest room. Cable TV and a private bathroom are also provided. Guests can arrange an in-room massage.
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Downtown Canmore: 4.6km
This Grande Cache hotel has panoramic views of the Wilmore Park Mountains and is 10 minutes from Victor Lake. It features spacious suites with kitchen facilities and free Wi-Fi. A satellite TV and seating area is standard in every suite. All suites include a microwave, refrigerator and kitchenware. Many suites also feature a hob and dining area.
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Downtown Grande Cache: 0.9km
Under new management: Legendary western hospitality! Situated on seven acres of green space 3.3 km west of Canmore adjacent to the west entrance to Banff National Park. Easy access off the Trans Canada Highway at exit 83. This family owned inn provides clean and affordable motel-style rooms and four well equipped cabins for short or longer stays in the Rockies.
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Downtown Harvie Heights: 3.3km
Our cabin-style accommodation is immaculately kept and newly renovated, however we are most well known for our friendly, helpful staff. Whether dining in our restaurant, checking in, or shopping in the Gift Shop, each of us is happy to share our insider recommendations and favourite areas of Jasper National Park.
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Downtown Jasper: 4.5km
Our Jasper bed and breakfast offers free Wi-Fi. A mini-refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities are featured in each of our guest rooms. A flat-screen satellite TV and a sofa are included in all our rooms. An ensuite bathroom is in each room. Free parking is available on-site. You can enjoy the many hiking opportunities offered from our property. Jasper town centre is just 2 km away.
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Downtown Jasper: 4.8km
This Jasper property and features a fully equipped kitchenette with dining area. The property is a 20-minute drive to the Ski Marmot Basin. The suite has a full bathroom with hair dryer. The suite features cabin décor. The suite offers access to free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The suite is a 5-minute drive to Jasper.
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Downtown Jasper: 3.9km
Centrally located in Jasper you are close to almost everything. Restaurants, information Centre and downtown. The suite has been developed with couples in mind. The facilities are exceptionally clean and modern and provides you with a private room that offers a semi private entrance. Wifi, TV, gaming, movies are all at your fingertips.
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Downtown Jasper: 3.9km
Our Jasper bed and breakfast is is a 2 minute walk from shops and restaurants in Jasper town centre. Free WiFi and daily continental breakfast are included. A sun deck is offered for guest use. A microwave, a refrigerator, a toaster and an electric kettle are offered in all of our rooms. Shared bathroom facilities are provided. In-room breakfast can be enjoyed at our suites.
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Downtown Jasper: 4km
Our Banff resort is as an outdoor playground for all. Guests can enjoy the tranquility of the resort while they stroll, hike, or bike from our front door into the majesty of the Canadian Rockies. Golf to your hearts content, on three of the finest courses in Western Canada: Silver Tip, Stewart Creek, Kananaskis or our local favourite the Canmore Golf Club.
Our Morley hotel is located near the Kananaskis Ranch Golf course. We have an indoor pool with water slide for our guests to enjoy. Our hotel rooms are modern and offer beautiful views of the Canadian Rockies. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. There is an on-site Café a lounge. Our guests can enjoy slot machines and table games in the Casino.
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