| If you're keen to take in some stunning natural | | | | dozens of fish, amphibians and reptiles, so whatever |
| scenery during Canada trips, be sure to head to the | | | | kind of animals you're into, take the time to look |
| country's Rocky Mountain range. | | | | around while on walking tours of the Rockies to see |
| By taking walking tours through the Canadian Rockies | | | | what creatures you can spot. |
| you will be able to see breathtaking mountains, | | | | You should also endeavour to head to Jasper National |
| forests and valleys, as well as getting some exercise | | | | Park, which joins Banff via the Icefields Parkway. As |
| and fresh air at the same time. | | | | there are over 660 miles of hiking trails here, you are |
| The majority of the Canadian Rockies is contained | | | | bound to find lots of captivating scenery - be sure to |
| within four of the North American country's national | | | | bring your camera so you can capture some of this |
| parks - Jasper, Banff, Yoho and Kootenay - as well | | | | on film! |
| as several provincial parks. And as the mountain | | | | To get a bird's eye view of this awe-inspiring national |
| range is also on the Unesco World Heritage List, you | | | | park, take the cable car up to Whistler Mountain, not |
| are sure to find that going on small group tours | | | | to be confused with the famous Whistler ski resort. |
| through the region allows you to take in some | | | | As you make your way up to the summit, you will |
| captivating natural scenery. | | | | be able to see how Jasper's scenery has developed |
| Indeed, going on walking tours of the Canadian | | | | over the years. |
| Rockies allows you to take in natural splendours from | | | | Walking through the national park gives you the |
| glaciers and hot springs to caves and waterfalls. Of | | | | chance to visit splendours such as the Miette |
| course, there is plenty of opportunity to see | | | | Hotsprings, Athabasca Falls and Maligne Lake - which |
| mountains as well, with the largest in the region - | | | | is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. A |
| Mount Robson - standing some 3,954 metres tall. | | | | trip to Mount Edith Cavell, meanwhile, allows you to |
| Walking tours of the Canadian Rockies give you the | | | | see spectacular views of Angel Glacier. However, if |
| chance to go through ever-changing scenery and | | | | you fancy a bit of a change from walking you can |
| with so much to take in, there is certain to be | | | | hire a bicycle and take to the various trails and paths |
| something new for you to see at every turn. | | | | by two wheels. |
| However, the vast mountain range offers more than | | | | You will find Banff - which spans for some 2,564 |
| just awe-inspiring landscapes, although these are | | | | square miles - offers a wide variety of mountains, |
| certainly in abundance. It can also prove to be a | | | | glaciers and valleys for you to explore. And with a |
| great place to visit if you are an animal lover. As you | | | | vast array of paths and trails to choose from, there |
| make your way along the various trails and paths | | | | should be plenty of opportunity for you to pull on |
| during your walking tour, you are likely to come | | | | those hiking boots and stretch your legs. Many of |
| across a wide variety of wildlife, so be sure to keep | | | | these routes go along the park's Lake Louise, |
| your eyes peeled. | | | | providing a scenic backdrop to your walk. |
| This can particularly prove to be the case if you take | | | | After a day traversing the trails, you can take a |
| a trip through Banff National Park. Located in Alberta, | | | | breather and give your feet a well-earned rest by |
| Banff - which is Canada's oldest national park - | | | | chilling out at Banff's hot springs before getting ready |
| contains creatures such as beavers, moose, cougars | | | | for some walking through the Canadian Rockies. |
| and bison. | | | | Also not to be missed is the Mount Robson Provincial |
| Wolverines and bears are also among the animals | | | | Park. As the mountain from which its name is derived |
| that can be found in Banff, while you may want to a | | | | is the tallest in all the Canadian Rockies, you should |
| look to the skies during your walking trip for the | | | | find the scenery here to be particularly special. Again |
| chance to spot birds such as the bald eagle, pygmy | | | | there are a variety of paths for you to choose from, |
| owl and sharp-shinned hawk. | | | | so there should be something suitable for walkers of |
| However, you will find there is fantastic wildlife to be | | | | all levels of experience. |
| found all throughout the Canadian Rockies. The | | | | Wherever you go on walking tours of the Canadian |
| mountain range is thought to be home to 69 | | | | Rockies, you are bound to find the natural scenery |
| different kinds of mammals, 277 species of birds and | | | | to be simply captivating. |