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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES Wood Buffalo National Park Lake Athabasca Fort Chipewyan Fort McMurray Big horn sheep Jasper At the heart of the towering mountains and turquoise lakes of Jasper National Park, the small town of Jasper lies at the confluence of the Athabasca and Miette rivers. This pleasant place can be reached by car or by rail from Prince George, Vancouver or Edmonton and is ideally located for exploring the northern regions of the Rockies and still retains a frontier feel. Though it is small enough to walk around, it offers every amenity with plenty of restaurants, bars and shops. These man-made attractions pale into insignificance against the stupendous beauty of the surrounding national park where nature is revealed in all her might and majesty. Spirit Island, situated in Maligne Lake, is an icon of the Rockies, as is nearby Maligne Canyon. Other highlights include Miette Hot Springs, Medicine Lake, and rafting along the Athabasca River. The region abounds in wildlife: elk, moose, mountain goats and bears are just some of the animals frequently seen. Active options include guided walks in the mountains, 4WD expeditions into the nearby Columbia Icefields and thrilling helicopter flights over the mountains. BRITISH COLUMBIA Grande Prairie Jasper National Park Jasper Columbia Icefields Rocky Mountains 0 75 miles 0 120 kilometres Icefields Parkway Lake Louise Field JASPER INN ALPINE RESORT Set within walking distance of downtown Jasper, this well-established hotel is perfectly located to explore both the town and its surroundings. The 143 guest rooms offer a variety of room types and the restaurant is popular with both locals and guests. During the summer months dining is on the outdoor terrace and facilities include an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Banff Canmore ALBERTA EDMONTON Banff National Park The Cowboy Trail Head Smashed-in Buffalo Jump Waterton Lakes National Park Calgary Claresholm Elk Island National Park Drumheller Fort Lethbridge Macleod SASKATCHEWAN Dinosaur Provincial Park Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Cypress Hills Inter-Provincial Park Mount Edith Cavell PARK PLACE INN, JASPER This small boutique hotel is nestled in the heart of downtown Jasper amidst restaurants, shops and nightlife. Each of the 14 rooms is furnished with oriental carpets, goose-down duvets, thick bathrobes, and some rooms are equipped with a Jacuzzi bath. Path of the Glacier Walk Explore the stunning beauty of Mount Edith Cavell on a guided walking tour. Your guide will show you a variety of glaciers, icebergs, ice caves, waterfalls, and emerald green lakes in one of Jasper’s most scenic areas. Spirit Island, Maligne Lake Jasper Inn Alpine Resort Alberta: Canada Telephone: 01993 838 700 31
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park Lake Louise Known worldwide as the “Jewel of the Rockies”, this is a picture-perfect lake of iconic beauty with the Victoria Glacier perfectly reflected in the still blue waters. One end of the lake is dominated by the huge structure of the Château Lake Louise hotel, but a short walk in any direction enables you to reach pristine mountain wilderness. There are many walking, horse riding and mountain biking trails on land while canoes are available to explore the lakeshore. Lake Louise village is set several kilometres from the lake and has a handful of facilities including a supermarket, petrol station and some restaurants. The village is close to several national and provincial parks, making it a great base for those who wish to explore some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the Rocky Mountains. In 1882 Tom Wilson was the first white Canadian to see Lake Louise and wrote ‘I never, in all my explorations of these five chains of mountains throughout western Canada, saw such a matchless scene... I felt puny in body but glorified in spirit and soul.’ Lake-side deer Emerald Lake Lodge Yoho National Park Reached from Lake Louise by traversing the aweinspiring Kicking Horse Pass, Yoho National Park is named after a Cree word meaning ‘wonder’: a fitting description for the breathtaking scale of its mountain scenery. Despite its proximity to Lake Louise, Yoho lies on the opposite side of the Continental Divide, entirely within British Columbia. The park is renowned for the Burgess Shales, a very rare sedimentary rock up to 530 million years old, and also for the overwhelming beauty of Lake O’Hara, Takakkaw Falls and Emerald Lake. The tiny town of Field is the park’s only settlement and its history is intrinsically entwined with the early days when the spectacular landscape was conquered by rail, built through magnificent feats of engineering such as the famous Spiral Tunnels. CATHEDRAL MOUNTAIN LODGE, YOHO NATIONAL PARK This charming lodge lies just outside Field on the road to beautiful Takakkaw Falls. Constructed entirely from timber, its rooms are filled with natural light and magnificent views of the omni-present mountains. The main building has a spacious dining room and a lounge with a huge stone fireplace opening onto a sun deck with views of the Kicking Horse River. Accommodation is in cabins simply furnished to match its surroundings. Guests have access to all amenities at Moraine Lake Lodge including canoes, guided hikes and evening lectures, all free of charge, whilst nearby Takakkaw Falls offers some of the best walking in the Rockies. EMERALD LAKE LODGE, YOHO NATIONAL PARK Emerald Lake’s vivid aquamarine colour frames this beautiful lodge in its picturesque setting. Reached across a short wooden bridge, the main lodge houses the sitting room, a bar with outside terrace and the Mount Burgess dining room. More casual fare is on offer at Cilantro on the Lake and the Yoho Lounge. Each of the 85 rooms has a woodburning fieldstone fireplace, a beautifully fitted bathroom, plantation blinds and a balcony but no television: entirely appropriate in this tranquil setting. The area has some stunning trails whilst canoeing, fishing, jet-boating and white-water rafting are also available. 32
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