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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.
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.
Our Banff hotel mixes comfort, luxury, and affordability. Relax in our spacious rooms, take a dip in our pool or hot tub, or just make the quick walk to downtown for shopping and fine dining. Hot tubs, fireplaces, kitchens and more are all available in our luxury suites, while our standard rooms offer great amenities. Pet friendly rooms. Delicious complimentary hot breakfast
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Downtown Banff: 0.4km
Our Banff hotel is right on Banff Ave and Caribou St. It was built in 1904 and is the second oldest hotel in Banff. Over the years it has been well kept and it features 21 modern rooms with all contemporary amenities to relax and enjoy. It offers friendly and helpful staff as well as reasonable rates. The majority of sights, shopping, dining, events and entertainment are within a 2 block radius.
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Downtown Banff: 1km
Half way between Banff and Lake Louise, HI Castle Mountain is just off the Bow Valley Parkway, a quieter highway where wildlife is a bit easier to spot. Within view of the iconic Castle Mountain, the hostel gives you a taste of wilderness living with some of the comforts of home, like a cozy lounge with a wood-burning stove.
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Downtown Banff: 32.8km
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
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort is a relaxing retreat in the heart of Banff National Park. Set amid eight acres of private parkland, surrounded by the glorious scenery, minutes from downtown Banff, our Banff Resort's breathtaking location and extensive amenities are certain to provide a casual and memorable stay in the Canadian Rockies.
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Downtown Banff: 3.2km
Our Banff resort provides unparalleled options and unique experiences to our guests from inclusive onsite getaways to days of adventure exploring the Canadian Rockies. Onsite experiences including 12 restaurants and lounges, two golf courses, a world class spa, shopping, bowling centre, kid's club and much more. For sightseers and adventurers alike, guests will have ample activities to keep busy.
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Downtown Banff: 2.7km
Our Banff hostel is located in a wilderness setting. It features a common kitchen. Snowshoes are provided for your use. Wooden furnishings and natural daylight are offered in all of our dormitory rooms. Shared bathroom facilities are provided. Our hostel has no electricity to ensure a rustic experience. You can relax in the shared lounge or by the outdoor fire pit.
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Downtown Banff: 72.5km
This Banff motel is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of downtown. The pet-friendly motel offers non-smoking guest rooms with mini-refrigerators and coffee makers. The Homestead Inn Banff features free on-site parking. Guests can use the pool, fitness facilities and other services at the 4-star Banff Park Lodge, located across the street.
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Downtown Banff: 0.9km
This Lake Louise resort features suites with a kitchenette and 2-person spa bath. Easy access is available to Bow Valley Parkway. Suites offer a deck with views of the Rocky Mountains. The resort provides a fitness centre, steam room and a sauna.During the winter months a skating rink is available. Horse riding and hiking are offered in the summer.
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 beautiful resort is located in Canmore, home of the 1988 Winter Olympics. Our resort offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre for guests to use. All rooms come with a microwave and refrigerator. Select units offer a kitchenette. In addition we have a games room with billiards to offer our guests indoor entertainment. BBQ facilities are available.
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Downtown Canmore: 5.8km
Sunset Resorts villas are fully furnished and feature granite counter tops, slate tiles, full kitchens, washer/dryer combos, cozy fireplaces, and your choice of Jacuzzi suite or balcony with BBQ. All condos are non-smoking and pet-free and are stocked with cutlery, dishes and accessories providing everything you need. Located a 5-min walk from downtown Canmore.
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Downtown Canmore: 2.7km
Our lodge near Canmore has lodging options to accommodate families, solo travelers, romantic getaways and a weekend with friends. You are guaranteed an oasis of peaceful comfort among the untouched wilderness of Kananaskis. Guests start the day with a 2-course breakfast made of seasonal ingredients, are given a custom-made packed lunch. Guests can return to the lodge for a cozy afternoon high tea.
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Downtown Canmore: 41.9km
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
Enjoy the warmth and comfort of our 145 spacious guest rooms at the Grande Cache Inn & Suites. Our smoke-free environment and tasteful décor will make you feel right at home. Each guest room offers in-room movies, coffeemaker, refrigerator and microwave. Nestle by your fireplace and enjoy wilderness landscapes right outside your window. Ergonomic work desks and complimentary high-speed Internet.
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Downtown Grande Cache: 1.2km
Our Harvie Heights cabins are set amongst the Majestic Canadian Rockies and the location is only 1 km from Banff National Park. The chalets come with full kitchenettes, and every chalet is loaded with charm. Cable TV service. Coffee/tea maker. Cookware, dishware, and utensils. Free WiFi. Free toiletries. Private bathroom (shower only). Refrigerator. Television. Free self-parking.
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Downtown Harvie Heights: 3.6km
We are in the heart of Hinton's Valley District, only 15 minutes from the gates of Jasper National Park. We have suites, large double rooms and affordable studio rooms. Our suites feature living room, bedroom, 2 TVs, kitchenette, leather sofa and armchair, hardwood floors, and many with full cooking facilities.
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Downtown Hinton: 3km
Back in the day, Jasper was a ski lodge and it still retains a lot of that outdoorsy charm. This is classic hostelling with nature literally at its doorstep and, yep, even a 40-bed shared room, making it almost impossible not to make a few new friends. Jasper Tramway is just up the road and the town of Jasper is 7 km the other way.
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Downtown Jasper: 9.9km
Our new Jasper high end private adult only one-bedroom suite has a full kitchen and tiled bathroom with rain fall shower head. The house has been completely renovated. The suite, in the ground level, includes a separate bedroom with a queen bed, living area with a 47' LCD television, satellite tv, dvd player and free wireless internet. Full stainless steel kitchen. Breakfast is not served here.
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Downtown Jasper: 3.6km
Our Jasper lodge is in the heart of Jasper, a short walk from shopping, theaters, rail and bus stations. With easy access to an endless amount of activities and sight seeing options, you will find everything you need right outside your door. We features 97 rooms and suites that are comfortable and air conditioned. Balconies or patios in most rooms offer spectacular mountain views.
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Downtown Jasper: 3.8km
This historic Jasper hotel offers the charm and ambience of days of old, complimented with award-winning service and contemporary conveniences sought by discerning travellers of today. The Atha-B (as it has been affectionately known for decades) occupies the site of one of Jaspers earliest hotels.
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Downtown Jasper: 3.7km
Our Jasper inn boasts heritage-style décor. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. A small refrigerator, a coffee maker, a TV and a seating area are provided in all unique guest rooms. Offering antique-style furnishings and wooden flooring, our rooms also include bathrobes for guest comfort. Select rooms feature a spa bath. Skiing at Marmot Basin is just 30 minutes' drive away.
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Downtown Jasper: 3.9km
Our B&B features mountain views in Jasper. A refrigerator, a microwave, and a toaster oven are included in our bright basement suite. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV are also available. A sink, an electric kettle, and a private bathroom are also provided in our basement suite. A shared terrace provides outdoor seating to you. Free parking is available on site.
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Downtown Jasper: 3.9km
Our Crowsnest Pass motel offers competitive rates, clean rooms, a great location and the most comfortable beds in the pass! For the traveler on a budget or a worker staying in town we also some economy level rooms, that offer the same great beds with a little less pizazz!!
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