Moon Canadian Rockies (Ninth Edition): Including Banff & Jasper National Parks

Find Your Adventure with Moon Travel Guides! Snowy peaks, icy glaciers, glittering lakes, and alpine meadows: answer the call of the wild with Moon Canadian Rockies. Strategic, flexible itineraries from day hikes to a two-week Canadian Rockies road trip, designed for outdoor adventurers, families, winter sports enthusiasts, and more Activities and ideas for every traveler: Hike to incredible vistas and try to spot moose, bighorn sheep, and black bears. Ride over a glacier in an Ice Explorer, float through the sky in a mountain gondola, or white-water raft down rivers of snowmelt. Browse the museums and boutiques of downtown Banff, or go horseback riding though the Tonquin Valley. Indulge in fine French cuisine and spend the night in a luxurious mountain lodge, or fish for your own fresh dinner and camp under the stars Local insight from Canadian Rockies expert Andrew Hempstead on when to go, what to do, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps and directions, including driving times and mileage In-depth coverage of Banff National Park, Kootenay National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, and nearby gateway cities of Banff, Canmore, Jasper, Calgary, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Golden, and Kananaskis Country Background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environmentWith Moon Canadian Rockies' practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip. Sticking to one park? Check out Moon Banff National Park or Moon Glacier National Park. Find Your Adventure in the Canadian Rockies with Moon Travel Guides! Snowy peaks, icy glaciers, glittering lakes, and alpine meadows: answer the call of the wild with Moon Canadian Rockies. What's inside Moon Canadian Rockies:* Strategic Itineraries in an easy-to-navigate format, such as Best of the Canadian Rockies, Top 12 Day Hikes, Family Fun, Winter Adventures, and a two-week Canadian Rockies road trip* Curated advice from local Andrew Hempstead, who shares the secrets of his beloved mountains with you* Full-color with vibrant, helpful photos* Detailed maps and directions with driving times and mileage* Activities and ideas for every traveler:Hike incredible vistas and see if you can spot wildlife like moose, bighorn sheep, and black bears. Ride over a glacier in an Ice Explorer, or float through the sky in a mountain gondola. Fish for your dinner, or white-water raft on rivers of snowmelt. Spend the night in a rustic mountain lodge, or camp out under the stars.* In-depth coverage of Banff National Park, Kootinay National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, and nearby gateway cities of Banff, Canmore, Jasper, Calgary, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Golden, and Kananaskis Country* Background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment* Essential insight for travelers on recreation, transportation, and accommodations, as well as information on hike accessibility packaged in a book light enough to toss in your backpackWith Moon Canadian Rockies' practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip. Visiting a specific park? Check out Moon Banff National Park or Moon Glacier National Park Canada resident and avid outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead offers his firsthand advice on experiencing the Canadian Rockies, from rafting on the Bow River and hiking Lake O'Hara to staying in a remote log cabin. Hempstead includes unique trip ideas, such as A Week Under the Stars and Exploring the Canadian Rockies with Children. Complete with details on escaping the crowds at Lake Louise, viewing wildlife at Moraine, and dining in Banff, Moon Canadian Rockies gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience Includes unique trip ideas such as A Week Under the Stars and Exploring the Canadian Rockies with Children. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, this book contains lots of options for a range of travel budgets. It also includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Discover the Canadian Rockies Banff National Park Canmore Kananaskis country Kootenay National Park and vicinity Yoho National Park and vicinity Jasper National Park Waterton Lakes National Park Calgary Background Essentials. Suggestions on how to plan a trip that's perfect for you, 27 detailed and easy-to-use maps, sights, activities, restaurants, and accommodations.