Alberta, Canada Canada’s deadliest rockslide happened in 1903 when the side of Turtle Mountain collapsed and all but destroyed the tiny town of Frank, Alberta. It took only a minute and a half for 30 million cubic meters of limestone to crash down on the sleeping town, burying the town and a hundred of its…
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Jasper Vacations – Wheelchair-Friendly Sightseeing
Banff, Alberta By John McKiernan Staff Writer If seeing Banff National Park’s roaring waterfalls, emerald lakes, alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks are on the list of things to do, then a sightseeing tour with Jasper Vacations is a must! Wheelchairs and crutches are no obstacle for the curious sightseer. The most exceptional locations for…
Where to Rent a Wheelchair in Banff
Banff, Alberta By John McKiernan Staff Writer Sometimes it can be a particular burden to have to bring your own wheelchair all the way to Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies. But if you are travelling to Banff and would rather rent a wheelchair, there are a few options to help you out. At…
Our 2010 Canadian Rockies Mountain and Parks Guide
Download the complete guide (PDF, 4.8 Mb) Cover and index Printable Version (PDF, 172 Kb) Legend Page 1 Printable Version (PDF, 224 Kb) Things to remember (safety rules in the Rockies) Page 2,3 Printable Version (PDF, 184 Kb) Road reports (driving the Rockies) Page 4,5 Printable Version (PDF, 192 Kb) Historical sites (map of the…
Destinations in British Columbia
Visit British Columbia’s Canadian Rockies British Columbia offers up another side of the Canadian Rockies, where you’ll find Kootenay National Park, Mount Revelstoke and Yoho National Park. Golden, British Columbia is a great little town from which to explore the ample skiing, hiking, rafting, backpacking and other activities the Canadian Rockies offer. Look for more…
What to see in the Canadian Rockies
The Rocky Mountains contain some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, including glaciers, ice fields, snow-covered peaks, crystal clear lakes and raging rivers.