Featured Accommodations

Jasper Accommodations – Top Hotels in Jasper National Park

By Chris Smith

Mount Robson Inn - Top Rated Hotel in Jasper National Park Mount Robson Inn The Mount Robson Inn in Jasper National Park is a landmark...

Hostelling in the Canadian Rockies

By Chris Smith

Many visitors to Banff and the Canadian Rockies choose hostelling as their accommodation of choice. Usually centrally located in the city or town, hostelling provides...

How to be a seasonal resident in Canmore

By Chris Smith

It might sound too good to be true, but a long-term stay in Canmore is easy if you try.

Long-Term Accommodation

By Chris Smith

Located just five minutes from Banff National Park and fifteen minutes from the Banff townsite on the edge of Kananaskis Country, the Town of Canmore...

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

By Chris Smith

Information provided courtesy of Kananaskis Country Towering mountains, pristine lakes, evergreen valleys, and glacial streams...Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is an area of striking contrasts where...

Canadian Vacation Destinations

The Alberta Guide to Hotels in Banff

By Chris Smith

Planning a trip to Banff National Park? You are going to need a place to stay! There are a plenty of options, from several hotels in Banff to lodges, cabins, hostels, or campsites.

The Ultimate Canadian Rockies Vacation Planner

By Gail McGlamery

Here is everything you need to know about visiting Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies.

Banff National Park of Canada Maps & Guides

By Trevor Holewinski

Banff National Park of Canada offers visitors amazing experiences through a robust line of free maps, vacations guides, brochures, and a monthly newsletter. Get on the list!

Canmore – The Underestimated Town of the Rockies

By Trevor Holewinski

The Canadian Rockies town of Canmore, located just 15-minutes from Banff National Park, is a town built around recreation and entertainment.

From Vancouver to Banff by Train

By Gail McGlamery

The Rocky Mountaineer and VIA rail tours offer the every traveler unparalleled views of the Canadian Rockies travelling from Vancouver to Banff by train.

Things to Do in Banff

By Gail McGlamery

There are so many things to do in Banff National Park that you will wish you had more time on your vacation. Check out the Complete Guide on Things to Do in Banff.

Get the Most Awesome View of the Canadian Rockies: From a Helicopter

The mountains of Western Canada are one of the most beautiful, scenic alpine mountain ranges in the world. And what’s more, Alberta’s national parks were set aside for everyone to enjoy.

Even if you’re not up for a strenuous alpine climb, you can still enjoy the stunning views of Alberta. In fact one of the easiest and yet one of the best ways of viewing the mountains – not to mention the most dramatic and exhilarating – is via helicopter. Helicopter tours in and around Banff and Jasper National Parks offer an alternative view of the mountains in Alberta, one you simply can’t get from the ground.

Furthermore, if you don’t have time for an entire day’s hike, or are otherwise unable to hike far, then a helicopter tour is an option for you. Ground that would take eight hours to cover on foot can be covered in a matter of minutes in a helicopter.

Whether you simply want a quick peek at the peaks of the Canadian Rockies from above or something longer, you can also tailor your trip with most heli-tour operators; there are a number based in and around Banff, Jasper, and Canmore.