Introduction to tourist attractions in the Canadian Rockies

When it comes to Canada, you may have the impression that maple trees can be seen everywhere and the red maple leaves are spread all over the ground, like a red carpet. But in fact, Canada is very rich in tourism resources. In addition to the maple leaves, which are a major attraction, there are many other beautiful attractions.

Among them, the Rocky Mountains here are the most awe-inspiring, towering, holy and beautiful. The Rocky Mountains are vast and are a major scenic spot in themselves, including Banff and Jasper. Views of two national parks.

The tourist landscapes are rich and unique, so next, the editor will accept the tourist attractions in the Canadian Rockies based on the landscapes of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Everyone, stay tuned!

Mount Robson

Mount Robson Provincial Park does not belong to Banff Jasper, but is a provincial park of BC. Why is it still included? Because it's so close to Jasper. At nearly 4,000 meters above sea level, this is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

You can go deep into the mountains to experience it, or even climb it, but it is a bit difficult for ordinary tourists. The vast majority of tourists take a few photos on the observation deck. The depth of the experience is insufficient, but the level of magnificence is quite high!

If you start from Banff Town, follow Highway 93 to Highway 16 , it takes about 4 hours to arrive. This place is usually visited on the way from Vancouver to Jasper, or on the way back to Vancouver from Jasper.

Athabasca Falls

The Athabasca Glacier converged into a river, which eventually formed the Athabasca Falls. Looking at the Rocky Mountains, this is a fairly large waterfall (although not comparable to Niagara Falls).

There are mountains behind and raging waves in front. Good photos can already be taken on the observation deck. If you want a more in-depth experience, you can take a hike ~ Athabasca Falls is one of the few "big attractions" in the northern half of the Icefields Parkway.

Start from Banff and drive along the Icefields Parkway for about 3 hours. Just turn left when you see the sign for Athabasca Falls. It is also very easy to get there.

Pyramid Lake

There are many famous lakes in Banff Park, including Jasper. Pyramid Lake is one of the masterpieces ~ the lake is very open and suitable for boating, with the magnificent Pyramid Mountain in the background.

Why is it only ranked 13th? Because Pyramid Lake itself is not blue enough -

It is more like an ordinary lake, not the "milk blue" of Lewis and Moraine Lakes Snow mountain lake. Therefore, when looking at Banff and Jasper, the magnificence index is not high~

It takes nearly 4 hours to arrive from Banff, but it only takes more than 10 minutes from Jasper. The last section of the road is a dirt road, so drive carefully, but there are many wild animals on the last section of the road, and you can often see bears and deer.

Vermilion Lake

Vermilion Lake is the famous Rocky Mountain lake closest to the town of Banff. You can watch it from the observation deck on the road, or you can watch it from Vermilion Scenic Drive, which is closer to the lake.

The lake view and the mountain view complement each other. It is not extremely stunning, but it is at least worth a stop - after all, it is only a few minutes' drive from the town. Cinnabar Lake is a good choice for sunset photography, and the night scenes are easy to produce blockbusters.

Whether there is a traffic jam or not, you can definitely get there within ten minutes~

Johnston Canyon

Many scenic spots in Banff can be hiked in depth, but the development intensity Generally, ordinary tourists are often afraid to go. But Johnston Canyon will be much safer. There is a wooden plank road between the rock walls, and you can view the beautiful scenery of the canyon and waterfalls all the way up.

If you don’t want to walk too far, you can see the Lower Falls in ten minutes.

If you are in good physical condition, you can spend more than an hour walking to the top. This is not the typical Rocky Mountain lakes and mountains, but it allows you to experience it deeply. If you come in winter, the ice waterfalls will be even more breathtaking.

It takes less than 30 minutes to drive from Banff, and the parking lot is large, making it an easy-to-reach attraction. By the way, you can also stop by Castle Mountain (Castle

Mountain) near the canyon to take a look and take pictures.

Medicine Lake

One of the most famous lakes in Jasper and one of the largest snow mountain lakes. Although you can only park and watch it by the road, the magnificent lake and surrounding mountains will make you hooked.

Compared to the lakes in Banff, Witch Medicine Lake is relatively low-key, and even most tourists don’t know it. However, after coming here, you will feel that it is too late to meet you.

It takes 4 hours to get there from Banff, but if you go east from Jasper, you can drive there in less than 25 minutes. It’s definitely worth spending an hour taking photos and enjoying the scenery.

Bow Lake Hector Lake Bow Lakeamp; Hector Lake

The Icefields Parkway is close to Banff. Bow Lake and Hector Lake are two pearls. There is an observation deck beside the highway, and the lake view is no less than any famous lake. It’s very easy to get there, just don’t miss the road signs

During the flower season, the foreground is filled with flowers and the background is Bow Lake and the mountains, making it easy to take a blockbuster photo. The same goes for Hector Lake. Since they are right next to the highway and so beautiful, you must visit these two lakes.

Departing from Banff, it takes about 50 minutes to drive to Hector Lake Viewpoint and about 1 hour to Bow Lake Viewpoint.

Lake MinnewankaTwoJack Lake

Lake Minnewanka is the filming location of "The Revenant". DiCaprio realized his Oscar dream for this movie. If you are a movie fan, Lake Minnewanka is definitely worth visiting. There is a motorboat here that can take you deep into the middle of the lake, and the experience is quite deep~

Twinjack Lake is right next to Minnewanka. It is relatively low-key, but the scenery is not low-key at all. These two lakes are very close to the town of Banff, and it is highly recommended to spend an hour watching them.

Departing from Banff, you can arrive in less than 15 minutes. Is there any reason not to go?

Peyto Lake

Peyto Lake, also known as "Dog Head Lake" because the shape of its front end resembles a dog's head. It's easy to miss here, but it's actually because of the street signs. On the Icefields Parkway, there is no sign for Peyto

Lake, but BowSummit!

After arriving at the parking lot, you need to hike up the mountain for about 15 minutes to see the lake. Ordinary tourists are too lazy to do so. Walking? After seeing the magnificent lake, your fatigue will disappear immediately~

Start from Banff, drive along the Icefields Parkway for about an hour, turn left at the BowSummit sign, and then hike.

Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake is located in British Columbia. It is also not in Banff or Jasper, but it is also "confused" because it is so close. Emerald Lake is a representative work of BC's famous lakes. The lake lives up to its name. The turquoise lake surface and the surrounding green mountains make it as charming as emerald.

You can hike, boat, and experience the emerald lake, and the depth is still enough. This is the only way to go to Banff, don’t miss it if you pass by.

Starting from Banff, it takes about an hour to go west along Highway 1, and it is easy to find~

Lake Louise

Lake Louise is the site of many travel agencies Banff is the first lake recommended. Needless to say, the magnificence is great. The beautiful lakes and snow-capped mountains create beautiful pictures no matter how you take them.

Why is it only ranked fifth? The first reason is that the development intensity is too great and it has become a typical "famous attraction" -

Surrounded by businesses and hotels, there are many tour buses. , there is an endless stream of tourists. There are too many artificial elements, which makes it lose the mystery of Banff’s famous lake.

Secondly, it is quite laborious to get here. The parking lot is large but often full, and sometimes you can’t park even after turning around for several times.

When a scenic spot is too well-known and too developed, no matter how beautiful it is, it may not be ranked first, not to mention that this is Canada that values ??"original nature".

However, in terms of its own magnificence, there is no objection that Lake Louise ranks in the top two of the Canadian Rockies National Parks.

It takes 40 minutes to drive from Banff. However, the parking lot tends to get full, so the earlier you go, the better.

Sulfur Mountain

Sulfur Mountain, like Lake Louise, is a must-see attraction in the Rocky Mountains. Why is it ranked so high? Because it’s not easy for ordinary tourists to climb to the top of the mountain? The Sulfur Mountain Cable Car provides great convenience-

You can reach the top of the mountain more than 2,000 meters in ten minutes!

Needless to say, the scenery at the top of the mountain is undulating with mountains and dotted with lakes. The word "relaxing and happy" is no longer enough to describe the feeling at that time. Tired of seeing lakes? Then come to Sulfur Mountain to "be at the top of the mountain".

Under Sulfur Mountain, there is also the famous Banff Hot Spring. However, if you come in the peak season, it will be a scene of dumplings

Departing from Banff, it only takes 10 minutes, which is extremely convenient.

Athabasca Glacier

The famous Columbia Icefield is more accurately called the Athabasca Icefield. One of the top attractions in the Rockies. Feeling the ice in midsummer with billions of years of glaciers at your feet sounds dreamy, but it can become a reality here.

Whether you are hiking up the glacier or riding a giant snowmobile, the stunning spectacle of the Athabasca Icefield will make you unforgettable. If that’s not enough fun, there is also a transparent glass bridge to test your courage~

Starting from Banff, along the Icefields Boulevard, you can reach the Icefield Visitor Center in more than 2 hours.

Maligne Lake

The masterpiece of Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake is ignored by 99 tour groups. There is only one reason-the location is remote and the cost-effectiveness of a trip is not high.

Actually? This is one of the most famous attractions in the Rockies that should not be missed! Spirit Island (Spirit

Island) deep in Maligne Lake is the biggest highlight of the entire lake. It was once named "one of the top ten wonders of the world" by National Geographic magazine.

No other attractions in Banff Jasper have enjoyed this treatment. A few pictures can tell you why Spirit Island is beautiful and mysterious:

Take a cruise in Marine Lake , every moment is enjoyable. Although you can only stay on Spirit Island for 15 minutes, it is enough for you to shoot blockbusters and return home with a full load~

It takes nearly 5 hours to reach Marine Lake from Banff, but it takes about 1 hour from Jasper .

Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake at the foot of Shifeng Valley is very close, but it is tiring to go there. It is only open for more than 4 months a year, and 3 of those months are "extremely difficult to park" -

The parking spaces are full starting at 8 a.m. in the peak season and remain open until 8 p.m. Fully open again. When visiting Moraine Lake, I often get rejected.

After working tirelessly to get here and climbing onto the 100-meter-high stone platform, the stunning scenery in front of me can no longer be described in words. It is not only the most beautiful scenery in the Rocky Mountains, but also one of Canada’s national postcards. It has even become the background image of Canadian banknotes.

In short, Moraine Lake can be called the well-deserved king of famous lakes in the Rocky Mountains. No matter how difficult it is, you must find a way to visit here. Feeling unsatisfied just looking at it from a distance? Then rent a canoe and experience the highest level of boating here.

The beauty here has the majestic beauty, the graceful beauty of the long flowing water, and the simple beauty of the beautiful rivers. This kind of Canada not only makes people fall in love, a trip is like a love, I I have crossed thousands of mountains and rivers, and gone through long and lonely years, just to wait for the right you.