Top Things to do in Canadian Rockies
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Canadian Rockies, Canadian Rockies
From Alberta’s southwestern border north into British Columbia, the Canadian Rockies are a network of provincial and national parks that collectively make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Banff and Jasper national parks are connected by the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in the world. The towns of Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper are hubs for adventures including hiking, horseback riding, rafting and wildlife viewing. Accommodation ranges from hotels to mountain lodges.
Restaurants in Canadian Rockies
1. Angel Glacier
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5.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By E1646EVjulied
The pathway up from the new parking area has a great viewing platform to see the glacier as well as the cavell glacier at the waters edge
2. Eiffel Lake Trail
3. Banff Avenue
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4.5 based on 1,435 reviews
Reviewed By viktoriyak912 - Saskatoon, Canada
Great atmosphere of Canadian Rockies. It is an iconic street to get the unique feel of Rocky Mountains and Banff National park. Plenty to see, museums and souvenir shops, galleries with Inuit and gemstone art, sport equipment rentals, restaurants with international cuisine from Canadian and French to Mexican and Italian, bars, pubs, diners and Rocky chocolateries.
4. Parks Administration Building
5. Walter Phillips Gallery
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
6. Leitch Collieries Provincial Historic Site
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Located off Highway #3 in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. Staffed May 15 to Labour Day – guided tours and education programs available. Stroll along walking paths through natural and historic beauty. The graceful ruins of the coal processing plant mingle with fragrant trees, flowers and grasses alongside a bubbling brook, with a spectacular Rocky Mountain backdrop. Leitch Collieries was one of the largest and most ambitious mines in the early history of the Crowsnest Pass. Established in 1907, it was the only coal company in the Crowsnest Pass that was completely Canadian owned and operated. Leitch Collieries was in operation until 1915. Visitors can tour the ruins of the coke ovens, washery, tipple, powerhouse and mine manager’s house. Storyboards and listening posts on site bring to life the events of yesterday. Picnic areas, washrooms (summer only), water (summer only) and a dog run enhance the stop for travelers.
Reviewed By casswagner - Edmonton, Canada
This is a great place to get out of the car for a short walk to learn about local history. The area is very well maintained, the signage is informative, and when we went it wasn’t too busy so we were able to enjoy the area at our own pace. Worth a stop if you’re in the area!
7. Waterton Village
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4.5 based on 571 reviews
Reviewed By sueb1984
This town site is extremely walkable with a good selection of shops, restaurants and fast food. If you have the time, you can rent bikes to get around or simply pick up a coffee and browse.
8. Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By markandcathycalgary - Calgary, Canada
On a nice sunny day there is nothing better than spending some time on Sulphur Mountain. Make your target the site of the old weather station and cosmic ray station (only the weather station building is still there). You can take the gondola up or you can enjoy the hike on a very nice trail. Once at the top the new visitor centre offers great viewing space, restaurants and a gift shop. The short (10-15 minute) stroll on the boardwalk/stairs takes you from the visitor centre to the highest peak where the cosmic ray station was located. Enjoy spectacular views of Banff and the Rockies! The 1-2 hour estimate applies if you take the gondola.
9. Goat Lick
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By webbfoot - Philadelphia, United States
Stopped twice at Goat Lick, saw 18 Mountains Goats first time and 4 second time. All of the Goats where on a hill across road from parking lot. did not see any Goats from overlooks at parking lot. Also a good place for bathroom break. From overlook,nice views of river below.
10. Worlds Biggest Piggy Bank
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4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By YiyaFree
For all asking where this is, if one googles Flumerfelt Park in Coleman it’ll take you right there. We quite enjoyed ourselves on the hike up to the falls. Was a great hike for our little family (kids all under age 8) and just a lovely outing overall.
