Synopses & Reviews
Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget
- The best strategies for seeing these majestic parks, whether you have two days or two weeks
- Great places to stay: luxury hotels, rustic lodges, and the best places for backcountry camping
- The best hikes, from gentle walks to rewarding climbs, plus canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and horseback riding
- Detailed maps, plus a fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot a variety of local wildlife
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Enjoy the best the parks have to offer.
All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation...in an easy-to-carry size- and at an unbeatable price!
Synopsis
The Canadian Rockies are one of the country's most popular destinations, drawing more visitors each year. In 2004/2005 Banff National Park received 3,927,557 visitors -- an increase of 7.3 0.000000rom 2003/2004 (Parks Canada). So how can you make the most of your trip, discovering hidden gems and avoiding tourist traps?
This new edition of Frommer's Banff & Jasper National Parks offers loads of great ways to enjoy these wilderness meccas all year 'round. Compact and easy to use, the guide is full of up-to-date practical information on how to access the parks, where to stay, and what to do to make the most of your encounter with the majestic natural landscape. And as always, Frommer's candid insider advice is like having a good friend at your side, guiding you to the most memorable attractions, while saving you time and money along the way.
Synopsis
Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket.
* Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget
* The best strategies for seeing these majestic parks, whether you have two days or two weeks
* Great places to stay: luxury hotels, rustic lodges, and the best places for backcountry camping
* The best hikes, from gentle walks to rewarding climbs, plus canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and horseback riding
* Detailed maps, plus a fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot a variety of local wildlife
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Enjoy the best the parks have to offer.
All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation...in an easy-to-carry size- and at an unbeatable price!
About the Author
Christie Pashby is the co-author of Frommer's Argentina and has authored Frommer's Banff for each of its four editions. She is the former editor o the Canmore Leader newspaper and Wildlife, a Bow Valley arts and entertainment newsmagazine. Her travel stories have also been published in major Canadian dailies and wide-ranging magazines. She was a staff reporter at the Tico Times in San Jose, Costa Rica. An avid traveler, Christie makes her home in Canmore, Alberta, and Patagonia, Argentina. Her website is www.patagonia living.com.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
1. Welcome to Banff & Jasper National parks.
2. Planning Your Trip.
3. Exploring Banff National Park.
4. Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in Banff National Park.
5. Where to Stay, Camp & eat in Banff National Park.
6. Exploring Jasper National Park.
7. Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in Jasper National Park.
8. Where to Stay, Camp & Eat in Jasper National Park.
9. Gateways to Banff & Jasper National Parks.
10. A Nature Guide to Banff & Jasper National Parks.
Index.