Travel The Icefields Parkway In The Scenic Rocky Mountains

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Welcome to the Rocky Mountains in Canada – this pristine and imposing terrain is one of the must-see sights in the whole world. Every year, millions of curious visitors descend on these shores to explore nature at her finest – the sights and sounds are incredible and unmatched. The Rockies are home to the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Some 230km between Lake Louise and the town of Jasper is the beautiful paradise of Icefields Parkway. This destination is one of the most sought-after in Canada as it provides an easy access portal to the stunning Rockies as well as rare glimpses of the magnificent glaciers, wildlife and flora that accompanies the region. Wildlife on view through Icefields include Grizzly Bear, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, Golden Eagle, Gray Wolf, Moose, Cougar and Wolverine, while variations of plants include Aspen, White Spruce, Moss Campion, Arnica and Buffaloberries.

The journey through the Parkway has a few interesting stops to keep visitors entertained and enthusiastic; places you can expect to encounter along the way include Castle Mountain, Vermillion Lakes, Fairmont Banff Springs, Tunnel Mountain Campground and Banff Gondola. Castle Mountain derives its name from being shaped remarkably like a giant castle, Vermillion Lakes is one of the oldest known human occupation sites in Canada, Fairmont Springs is home to a luxurious holiday resort, Tunnel Mountain Campground is close to a lovely golf course, while Banff Gondola provides the most spectacular views of six Rocky Mountain ranges. Whatever your preference or you idea of fun, there is a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy here. When visiting the Rockies, a trip through Icefields Parkway is guaranteed to be an experience you won’t soon forget.