The Canadian Rockies mountain range spans the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. With jagged, ice-capped peaks, including towering Mt. Robson, it’s a region of alpine lakes, diverse wildlife and outdoor recreation sites. Yoho National Park is home to the massive Takakkaw Falls. Other national parks are Jasper, with the famously accessible Athabasca Glacier, and Banff, site of glacier-fed Lake Louise. In my opinion, Canadian Rockies is even prettier than the Patagonia.

To visit the Canadian Rockies, you can fly to Calgary, drive along the Icefield Parkway to Banff, then drive to Jasper. Recommend to spend a few days at Banff and Jasper. The hotels are expansive in the Rockies and booked out quickly during the peak session June to August. Because of the cold temperature and heavy snow in the Rockies, June to August are the best time.

On the way to Banff, Peyto Lake is not to be missed. Peyto Lake is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The water is just so blue! Others include Bow Lake, Mistaya Canyon, and Bridal Veil Falls.

Lake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird’s-eye views. There’s a canoe dock in summer, and a skating rink on the frozen lake in winter. The Lake Louise Ski Resort features a wildlife interpretive center at the top of a gondola. Emerald Lake is close to Lake Louise to Banff.

Near Jasper, Athabasca Glacier and the Columbia Icefield is worth visiting, You can take Ice Explorer onto the glacier. There are many waterfalls, Tangle Creek Falls, Sunwapta Falls, and Athabasca Fall.

At Jasper, Jasper SkyTram is not impressive. Banff Gondola located at Banff town is much better. The cruise on Maligne Lake is very good. Canadian Rockies has several famous Chateau Hotels. Make time to visit a couple of them, including Fairmont Chateau Hotel.