Snowy peaks, icy glaciers, sparkling lakes, and alpine meadows: Answer the call of the wild with Moon Canadian Rockies. Inside you'll find:

- Strategic, flexible itineraries in the national parks, including a two-week Canadian Rockies road trip.

- The best hikes in the Canadian Rockies: Find the right trek for you with details on length, elevation gains, difficulty levels, and trailheads.

- Must-see outdoor experiences: Hike to stunning vistas and try to spot moose, bighorn sheep, wolves, and black bears. Relax in a natural hot spring after a day on the slopes or stroll through meadows full of colorful wildflowers. Ride across the Columbia Icefield in an Ice Explorer, soar through the sky in a mountain gondola, or white-water raft down rivers of melting snow. Go horseback riding through the Tonquin Valley or fish for your own fresh dinner and camp under the stars.

- Expert advice from Banff local Andrew Hempstead on when to visit, where to eat, and where to stay, from campgrounds to luxurious mountain lodges.

- Full-color photos, detailed maps of each park, and handy directions, including driving times and distances, as well as information on gateway towns.

- Background information on the landscape, culture, history, wildlife, and environment.

- Extensive coverage of Banff National Park, Kootenay National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, and nearby cities such as Banff, Canmore, Jasper, Calgary, Radium Hot Springs, Golden, and Kananaskis Country.

With Moon's practical tips and local insights, you can experience the best of the Canadian Rockies.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to support independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to share—and they can’t wait to introduce you to their favorite places.

Pages: 400, Year of Publication: 2021, Dimensions: 13.8x13.8cm