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Synopsis
Join professional travel writer Andrew Hempstead for an unforgettable experience. With his unique perspective and advice you can trust, Moon Canadian Rockies has everything you need to know to have a more personal and memorable experience.
With their snowy peaks, icy glaciers, glittering lakes, and alpine meadows, Moon Canadian Rockies shows you what you need to know to plan the perfect trip for you. Whether it's driving an Ice Explorer over a glacier, or riding a mountain gondola through clear blue skies, sleeping out under the stars or lodging in beautiful mountain cabins, Moon Canadian Rockies has something for the whole family. Along with trip ideas like Winter Adventures and tips the best places to see moose, black bears, and bighorn sheep in parks like Banff or Jasper National Park, Hempstead's advice will help you capture the essence of the Canadian Rockies.
With expertly crafted maps and gorgeous photos, this full-color guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive and unique experience.
Moon Canadian Rockies includes areas such as:
Banff National Park
Canmore
Kananaskis Country
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Calgary
Find the Moon guide that best suits your trip
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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 out to 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 backpack
With 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.