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The Rockies complete tour
Canmore, Banff and Jasper - the complete tour.
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You can do all three mountain towns in five days, if you're lucky enough to have that long.
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Begin in Canmore, just west of Calgary.
One of the most noteworthy parts of Canmore is the Nordic Centre where you can go cross-country skiing in the winter and moutain biking in the summer.
Another noteworthy place in Canmore is the Crazyweed Kitchen - this restaurant comes highly recommended.
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For day 2, drive the short distance to Banff.
A good place to start is on Banff Ave. where you'll find the Visitor Information centre, where you'll be able to find out about all the seasonal activities available and hiking conditions. There's also lots to see just walking up and down Banff Ave.
One of the most popular hikes in the area is Johnston Canyon - it's not too strenuous and it's beautiful.
Banff is not very big, so much of the action takes place on the lively main street, Banff Ave. Along the downtown stretch of this street you’ll find a ton of restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, souvenir shops and more. Spend your down day just walking along this street, eating and shopping, or come here after a day on the slopes for dinner and drinks at one of the bars or pubs that always become lively after dark. Don’t miss the Fudgery, a local favourite spot, where you can watch the goodies being made.
This self-guided hiking trail 20 km west of Banff is one of the more famous hikes in the area for a reason. The trail is a good choice for any level of outdoorsman, from the energetic hiker to those looking for a casual walk through the woods. Johnston Canyon’s views are breathtaking, with a creek, a series of waterfalls and beautiful rock formations. If you have more energy, continue on to the end of the 5.5 km trail where you’ll find the Ink Pots, natural springs that appear to be coloured by glacial sediment.
Banff Avenue
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One more day in Banff.
The tour agencies in this town really know what they're doing, and most tours are educational, so it's always a good idea to book at least one.
One activity that is especially popular in the mountains is white water rafting and there are multiple rafting companies to choose from.
Another point of interest for eating is the Grizzly House. Located right on Banff Ave., it really offers something different than anywhere else in town.
Grizzly House
Cuisine: Austrian, German & Swiss, Central European
This restaurant is an institution in Banff. The interior looks as if it was carved from the inside of a tree, with highly varnished wooden walls hanging with a whole herd of buffalo heads. The bizarre menu specializes in expensive fondue dinners featuring morsels of beef, ostrich, buffalo, rattlesnake, alligator, venison and assorted other meats. The wine list features over 100 selections including a special list of Canadian wines. Dinner at the Grizzly House is an event to remember.
This rafting company, the first in Canada, specializes in leisurely one and two hour tours along the Bow River. Take in some of the region's most beautiful natural landmarks, including Tunnel Mountain, Mount Rundle, Bow Falls and the Hoodoos. Rafts are oar-powered and are manned by experienced guides.
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Day 4 - head to Jasper!
A good place to start your trip is at the Information Centre, where you'll find information and help to plan your two days here.
A trip to this visitor's center is a must for first time travelers to Jasper. It has information on almost everything in the park, from recommended accommodations to avalanche conditions to suggestions for the best areas to view wildlife. The helpful Parks Canada staff can give you advice on how to have a safe and memorable holiday. There are brochures from most local tour operators and businesses, as well as maps of the area and directions to local attractions and landmarks.
Jasper Information Centre
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If you're gonna come all the way to the Canadian Rockies, you might as well go see a glacier! The area around Jasper is especially unique and not something you get the chance to see every day. Book a guided tour as you'll learn much more.
The Athabasca Glacier offers an up close and personal visit to a small portion of the Columbia Icefields. A major attraction is Brewster Tour's, "Glaciers in Motion", a 9.5-hour interpretive tour of the glacier from within the comfort of a, "Snocoach", a customized tour bus equipped with huge all-terrain tires that drives up onto the glacier itself.
Columbia Icefield Snocoach Tours
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