map of canadian rockies
THE CANADIAN ROCKIES:
ATTRACTIONS:
A Tale of Three Hotels
With the opening of the landmark Fairmont San Francisco in 1907, the Fairmont brand was born. As the collection of elegant hotels and resorts grew, guests began to associate the Fairmont name with unrivalled architecture and quality, and service and cuisine that reflected the local culture and history. Click the title link above to read the full article.
David Thompson: Map Maker, Artist, Explorer
Despite the fact that explorer, David Thompson, died penniless and living in obscurity, he is today described as the greatest land geographer in history. Once called, Koo-Koo-Sint or the Stargazer, over his career he mapped almost 4 million square kilometers of North America. Click the title link above for more information.
ADVENTURES:
Canmore Top Five
The mountain village of Canmore is central to one of the most majestic recreational areas in Alberta – the Canadian Rockies. The Rocky Mountains themselves are something to behold and should be seen first-hand to really get a sense of the majesty of this ancient range. Click the title link above for more information.
Grande Cache - One Day Historical Driving Tour
People knew about the high quality coal here for years, but the railroad and the access road were not built until 1969. It was only after the newly forged access road and railroad went in that the coal could be exploited and a mine could be built. From this vantage point you should be able to spot a tunnel that... Click the title link above for more information.
Rockies Glacier RV Circle Tour
With more than 200 glaciers along the route, the Icefields Parkway (230 km) provides scenic and recreational opportunities in a trip that can be made in a day. The Trans-Canada Highway follows the main ranges of the Canadian Rockies, a mountain range that is traversed in both Banff and Jasper national parks. As you climb... Click title link above for more information.
The Badlands Passion Play
Behind every great production, lies inspiration. Every year, well in advance of the Badlands Passion Play, inspiration and anticipation draws musicians, actors, designers and carpenters from around the country, to begin dedicated rehearsals. Countless hours are invested in transforming the valley into an amphitheatre capable of holding up to 3,000 people at a time... Click on the title link above for complete article.