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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.
From relaxing in a traditional dry cedar sauna to dining at Ticino Swiss-Italian Restaurant, guests staying at the High Country Inn will find an array of luxurious and family-friendly lodging and amenities designed to help make their stay exceptional. Located two blocks from downtown Banff, this Banff Inn offers easy access to shopping and restaurants.
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Downtown Banff: 0.9km
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
Our Banff hotel has simple affordable accommodations that are conveniently located in downtown Banff. The following amenities are available at our front desk upon request: Ironing boards, hair dryers, fans and basic toiletries. Rooms are not equipped with televisions or coffee makers. Television is available in the Café and lounge.
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Downtown Banff: 1.6km
Our charming Banff hotel is an ideal choice as it's nestled right in heart of Banff, Alberta with a naturally lit new lobby entrance and charming lounge. We offer a fitness centre, whirlpool, conference room, and the El Toro restaurant featuring Canadian cuisine with a Spanish and Mexican influence. Free parking and free wireless internet. Our staff can advise guests on tours and area attractions.
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Downtown Banff: 0.2km
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
If you are looking for peace and quiet, our Banff hotel is only steps away from the tranquility of the Bow River. A picturesque, tree-lined path offers incomparable views of the surrounding Canadian Rockies. Bow View Motor Lodge is also the perfect place to start your downtown Banff sightseeing! We are a short walk from excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment.
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Downtown Banff: 0.9km
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 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
Our Canmore chalets provides the ideal location for your mountain getaway. We are 5 km from the Banff National Park gate, a 15 minute drive from downtown Banff and a leisurely one hour drive west from Calgary. Our condominium style accommodations are sure to meet all your expectations. We are central to five alpine ski areas, as well as the Canmore Nordic Centre.
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Downtown Canmore: 0.5km
The Newest Country Inn in the Canmore / Banff area, with Bed and Breakfast style hospitality is located at the base of Lady McDonald mountain in Canmore, Alberta, and offers Luxurious Accommodation. It is the perfect place to begin your exploration of beautiful countryside. Your unforgettable experience of true Canadian hospitality and fine dining starts right here.
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Downtown Canmore: 1.8km
Our spacious Canmore hostel has dorm rooms that sleep 6-10 guests including privacy curtains, night lights and en suite bathrooms in each room. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen filled with all pots and pans and cutlery, laundry facilities, free wireless access and a large mezzanine area with plasma screen T.V.s and fire place.
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Downtown Canmore: 2.5km
The Grande Rockies Resort in Canmore fashions every nuance of the hotel rooms and suites for your comfort and pleasure. Exquisite furnishings and state-of-the-art technologies intertwine to deliver sensory satisfaction and insightful efficiency. Our luxury hotel rooms/suites include choice of King- and Queen-bedded 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites, many with extra pull-out couches.
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Downtown Canmore: 2.7km
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
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
Our Hinton inn has 18 comfortable kitchenette rooms with free Wi-Fi, cable television, refrigerator and stove. The hotel is conveniently located right along highway 16 and within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. We offer daily, weekly and monthly rates. Some of our rooms are fully renovated.
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Downtown Hinton: 2.4km
In Jasper, we offer a bright, spacious, basement level suite, large windows and private entrance. This is an apartment style suite with a separate living room, bedroom, kitchenette (no stove) and bathroom. We offer Apple TV/ Netflix as entertainment. No cable. Your stay includes a complimentary snack basket at check in. For your comfort cozy robes and premium linens provided for your stay.
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Downtown Jasper: 3.9km
Our Jasper hotel is surrounded by the majesty of snow peaked mountains and endless opportunities for adventure in the Canadian Rockies. Our accommodations provide a perfect Rocky Mountain getaway for families, friends and couples. In the heart of Jasper National Park, our hotel accommodation puts guests right in the middle of the action with easy access to the best hiking and biking trails.
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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
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 only 18 minutes walk from the city centre. Our rooms offer a microwave, refrigerator, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player, and electric fireplace. The private bathroom offers a shower with included towels. A dining area is available in the kitchen as well. Outdoor furniture allows guests to enjoy a view of the surrounding mountains. Free parking.
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Downtown Jasper: 4.9km
Our Jasper bed and breakfast is located across the street from Jasper Aquatic Centre. We offer free Wi-Fi, a microwave and a refrigerator in our suite. A flat-screen cable TV with DVD player and a sofa are provided in our suites. An electric kettle and a coffee machine are included. An ensuite bathroom provides free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free on-site parking is available.
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Downtown Jasper: 3.2km
Situated at Jasper National Park, this Jasper bed and breakfast offers free in-room breakfast during the summer. Its spacious suite offers free Wi-Fi and a private entrance with a patio. A microwave, fridge and coffee maker are included in the simply styled suite. Guests can relax and watch cable TV in the large separate living room.
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Downtown Jasper: 3.5km
This Jasper resort boasts an award-winning golf course, 8 on-site restaurants, and a 10,000 square foot spa. A flat-screen TV and a refrigerator are included in every room. In the winter guests can ice skate on Beauvert Lake or cross-country ski. Horseback riding, swimming, and tennis are popular activities in the summer. The resort is located 7 km away from the town of Jasper.
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Downtown Jasper: 10.3km
Our resort offers an unbeatable location in Alberta. After visiting an array of hiking and biking trails, relax with an invigorating facials and massages at our spa. Make yourself at home in our guest rooms and suites, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and stunning views of the Rockies. Stay active in our modern fitness centre, indoor pool, Sport Court and seasonal ice skating rink.
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Calgary Airport: 112km
Our Coleman bed and breakfast is located in the heart of Crowsnest Pass. Our B&B offers beautiful views of the mountain setting with the valley. We offer guest rooms and fully furnished holiday homes. We provide a private bathroom, and a TV in the guest rooms. The holiday homes are equipped with a full kitchenette, TV and DVD player. Free Wi-Fi and parking are included.
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