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1. Jasper National Park

   The amazing variety of landscapes as well as it’s lakes make Jasper a huge draw card for nature loves and those who want to be inspired by amazing natural beauty. Lake Maligane is the largest of the lakes in the Park, while the Colombia Icefield is between 600 and 900 meters thick and is the largest mass of ice anywhere in the Rocky Mountains. The run off from the Colombia fie... more »

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2. Banff National Park

   by – Jordan Allen Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest National Park and is renowned for its simply spectacular peaks and valleys which wee formed through geological upheavals and glacial movements over 77 million years ago. Banff National Park is also an amazing wildlife refuge and is home to elk, deer, big horn sheep, but perhaps the most famous sight in the whole Par... more »

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3. Jasper

   The town of Jasper is located in the Canadian Province of Alberta within Jasper National Park. This small locale of 4,500 was named for an early fur trading post overseer, Jasper Hawse. Locals and visitors alike enjoy Jasper’s small-town feel which is maintained in effort to appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and rivers. This quaint township is perfectly situated to provide visito... more »

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4. Banff

   by – Jordan Allen, Tour Manager, North America Banff is a small, but bustling town of 8,500 people within Banff National Park in the Canadian Province of Alberta. Banff National Park has the distinction of being Canada’s first National Park. Following the discovery of natural hot springs near the present-day Banff town area, disputes over ownership arose, and the government was prompted to establi... more »

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5. Calgary

   Calgary is one of the most vibrant, happening and fastest growing cities in not only Canada, but all of North America. A buzzing and rapidly expanding city, it is perhaps most famous for the Calgary Stampede – one of the biggest and most famous rodeo events in the world. The original inhabitants of modern day Calgary were the Blackfoot Tribe and they fought long and hard to retain their control of the la... more »

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6. Chalets

   Chalets are used as accommodation when staying in Banff National Park, Canada on North American Tours. Accommodation in the Chalets in Banff are quad share and this is organized by your Tour Manager once you are on tour. North America Tunnel Mountain Chalets – Banff

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7. Rocky Mountains

   The Rocky Mountains are a massive and spectacular mountain range that stretches along the central west of North America. These huge and legendary mountains have to be seen to be believed and along with spectacular scenery they also provide limitless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, skiing and almost every other outdoor pursuit possible. The Rockies are also home to amazing lakes, gl... more »

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