What to do in Canadian Rockies

Activities, attractions and tours

Moraine Lake showing a lake or waterhole, mountains and landscape views
Moraine Lake showing a lake or waterhole, mountains and landscape views
Canadian Rockies featuring snow and mountains
Banff National Park showing mountains, snow and landscape views
Maligne Canyon showing landscape views, a gorge or canyon and snow

Canadian Rockies Tourist Attractions & Activities

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1. Jasper National Park

The picturesque town of Jasper sits in the Athabasca River Valley, surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Jasper National Park extends over more than 10,800 square metres around the town. This World Heritage Site is home to many iconic Canadian wildlife species, as well as breathtaking natural wonders, all waiting to be discovered.
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Jasper National Park showing mountains, a river or creek and tranquil scenes

2. Banff Gondola

Survey miles of the magnificent Canadian Rockies from the top of Sulphur Mountain. The Banff Gondola takes you from the base of the mountain to the Summit Complex in just eight minutes, during which time you'll also be able to catch some spectacular vistas from your fully glazed cabin. Get a bird’s-eye view of Banff, and marvel at the snowy peaks and valleys of six of the area's mountain ranges.
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Banff Gondola featuring snow, mountains and a gondola

3. Moraine Lake

One of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Moraine Lake has appeared in countless photographs and postcards and has even graced the Canadian 20-dollar bill. Hence the nickname "Twenty Dollar View", when in reality, this vista of snow-topped mountains, lush larch forest and startlingly blue lake is simply priceless.
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Moraine Lake

4. Lake Louise Mountain Resort

Find adventure sports, breathtaking mountain scenery and wildlife at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Ski on challenging trails, enjoy a scenic gondola ride or hike through forests seeking wildlife. The resort is within Banff National Park, part of the Canadian Rockies. It offers over 4,200 acres (1,670 hectares) of skiable terrain, exquisite dining and lively après-ski entertainment.
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Lake Louise Mountain Resort featuring snow and snow skiing

5. Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park encompasses a section of the Canadian Rockies, where jagged mountain peaks zigzag into pristine river valleys. Discover astonishing lookouts, geological wonders and tranquil forests as you drive, hike or ski through the landscape. Covering an area of 507 square miles (1,313 square kilometers), Yoho National Park packs heritage sites, fascinating fossil deposits and 28 peaks over 9,800 feet (3,000 meters) into its UNESCO World Heritage-listed expanse.
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Yoho National Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a bridge as well as a couple

6. Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs is a thermal pool within the gorgeous landscapes of Banff National Park. Come here to relax in the geothermally heated and bubbling mineral water that flows from the Earth’s crust through the Sulphur Mountain Thrust Fault. Marvel at panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains as the therapeutic water cleanses and soothes your body. Have a scenic picnic or eat at the café at Upper Hot Springs.
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Upper Hot Springs

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Street view of Banff Avenue in autumn evening. Snow capped Cascade Mountain with pink rosy sky in the background. Alberta, Canada.

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Central Park and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
Lake Moraine, Banff

Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Central Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Uptown District
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Tunnel Mountain District

If you're spending some time in Tunnel Mountain District, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Tunnel Mountain District
Aerial view of Jasper town nestled in the Canadian Rockies, with snow-capped peaks in the background. Trains and cars are visible in the town center.  Alberta, Canada

Town Centre

While visiting Town Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre and Art Country Canada Canmore Gallery.

Town Centre
Policeman Creek Riverside Trail, Spring Creek Boardwalk in winter season. Town of Canmore, Alberta, Canada.

Spring Creek

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Spring Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Elevation Place and Canmore Mountain Market.

Spring Creek
Canada scenic Landscape view with The Three Sisters Peaks, landmark in Canmore, Alberta

Cougar Creek

Though Cougar Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Canmore Caverns and Silvertip Golf Course.

Cougar Creek

 

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