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Maligne Lake, location of the Rocky Mountains
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Maligne Lake, location of the Rocky Mountains
No landmark so perfectly epitomizes the Canada Rockies like world-famous Spirit Island on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park . The 90 minute scenic cruise to this diminutive jewel has been crowned as the “BEST BOAT TOUR IN CANADA” by 8 million Reader’s Digest subscribers.
Located at the south end of the Maligne Lake Road, a gorgeous, wildlife-filled, 48 km drive from the town site of Jasper, Maligne Lake offers a myriad of activities to visitors. In addition to the Spirit Island scenic cruise, visitors may rent canoes and kayaks, fish for trout and hike. All adventures begin at the Maligne Lake Day Lodge where the full length windows capture the glacier clad mountains encircling the lake.
Fishing in the Canadian Rockies
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See the Canadian Rockies from Golden, British Columbia
See the Canadian Rockies from Golden, British Columbia
Golden, British Columbia is a great, low-key place to set up your base camp for exploring the Canadian Rockies’ many beautiful parks, including Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke and Yoho.
Golden’s famous walking bridge on the Kicking Horse River.
The town is situated on the border of B.C. and Alberta, about a 3-hour drive west of Calgary, or a 9-hour drive east of Vancouver. From Golden, you can access Lake Louise or Glacier National Park in an hour, Banff in an hour and a half, Revelstoke in less than two hours, and Jasper in four hours.
Golden sits between the Purcell Mountains and the Canadian Rockies, and at the junction of the Columbia and Kicking Horse Rivers. Sitting on the borders of such powerful natural forces has blessed Golden with amazing scenery you don’t have to leave town to see.
As you can imagine, people who visit fall in love with Golden. But the people who call Golden their home maintain a sense of awe, as if it were still their first day in town too.
Still awed
Alison Macisaac, General Manager of the Kicking Horse River Lodge, moved here four years ago. She repeats something you’ll often hear when you get a local talking about Golden, “The people that live here are absolutely amazing.”
“It’s still a real town,” she says. “It comes from a real town background. There are people who have been here generation after generation.”
And, she says, you don’t have to be a local to tap into the “real” Golden.
“Even as a guest, people find that they’re able to chat with people that have lived here a long time,” she says.
She says her guests are often surprised to find themselves not just among other tourists, but skiing, rafting, or sipping a beer with locals. For people visiting Golden, this means they’ll often get great advice on hikes, ski runs or just great places to grab a good burger directly from locals, even if they’re just here for a few days.
Katherine Wilson is another local smitten with the town. She moved to Golden three years ago, and currently manages regional marketing and sales at the Prestige Mountainside Resort in Golden.
For her as well, Golden’s residents figure greatly into the beauty of the town.
“When you walk down the street, people who don’t even know you say ‘hi,’” she says. “Everyone’s friendly.”
Wilson says she grew up in a much larger city, and finds living in Golden to be the perfect retreat from a hectic lifestyle.
“It’s a fresh air experience,” she says. “You’ve got outdoors enthusiasts who love living here. They’re just happy, you know?”
The to-do list
There’s certainly a lot for local and visiting outdoors enthusiasts to love about Golden.
The area offers up some of the finest access to recreational activities the Canadian Rockies offer, including hiking, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, golfing, fishing and, once you’ve sampled some of these activities, relaxation.
Macisaac notes that, “For a small town, we have a lot of world-class restaurants.”
Wilson says Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is one of her favorite things about living in Golden.
“It’s like a hidden little jewel,” she says. “They don’t do a ton of marketing.”
She notes that the terrain on Kicking Horse is particularly challenging.
“It’ll make you a good skier,” she says.
No matter what time of year, Wilson recommends going to the ski mountain. Winter or summer, it’s possible to take the gondola to the peak, where, she says, the views are fantastic.
“That’s just got to be seen,” she says.
In town, Wilson recommends checking out the walking bridge over Kicking Horse River, especially in the summer, when kayakers and rafters are shooting beneath it.
“If you enjoy the outdoors and see what this place has to offer, it’s pretty amazing,” she says.
Wilson also recommends a hike at Gorman Lake, just west of town.
“It’s a glacier-fed lake, and it’s just beautiful, amazing,” she says. “I’ve gone up in July, and you see snow and wildflowers at the same time.”
Macisaac says she loves the wide range of recreation available to visitors and locals, including mountain biking, whitewater rafting and even paragliding, which a beginner can try off of Mount 7, flying tandem with an instructor.
“It’s very diverse,” she says.
Accommodations in and around Golden Goldenwood Lodge
A peaceful retreat in the majestic Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, north of Golden, right on the Edge of Wilderness. Stay in our beautiful and comfortable Cottages, Group and Family Homes, Suite, and Lodge Rooms – or sleep in a Teepee – the Real Canadian Experience!
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Hillside Lodge and Chalets
Small rustic mountain lodge and log cabins Just outside of Golden, BC, on a hill overlooking the Blaeberry River .
Very good cross country skiing in area surrounding the Lodge. Ultra clean, Fantastic German food and hospitality. Great hiking right outside your door.
This beautiful secluded location is ideal for a romantic weekend or get away from it all holiday and is worth the little extra drive distance.
Cross River Wilderness Centre
Cross River Wilderness Centre
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Cross River Wilderness Centre is an eco-friendly mountain retreat and accommodation located on 100 acres of secluded pine trees nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies on the edge of Kootenay National Park in British Columbia.
We are the first and only wilderness centre in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, devoted to all aspects of the interrelationships between humans, culture, and the natural world. As such, we are committed to the appreciation, respectful enjoyment, and conservation of our fragile surroundings.
We are a family owned and operated business located only a half hour from the world famous Radium Hot Springs and one and a half hours from Banff and Lake Louise.
For more information about the many diverse and unique activities and programs available while here, please visit our main wilderness centre website at:
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Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Nestled in the southwest corner of Alberta lies one of Canada’s premier mountain parks, Waterton Lakes National Park.
Together with neighboring Glacier National Park in the United States, Waterton Lakes National Park is part of the world’s first International Peace Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rolling prairies, lofty mountain peaks, and a magnificent variety of plant and animal life make Waterton a naturalist’s dream-come-true. You can revel in the park’s rich history, stroll through colourful alpine meadows, or share your time with the bighorn sheep, deer and bears that call the park home.
Airport Shuttles
Airport Shuttles
Use airport shuttle service to Lake Louise and Banff!
Sundog Transportation and Tours is the official Lake Louise and Banff airport and shuttle service for BanffNationalPark.com and DiscoverLakeLouise.com. They offer fast, convenient and affordable service that guarantees reliable transportation to and from Calgary International Airport as well as Edmonton Airport. They provide complete transportation from Calgary and Edmonton to Jasper. Call them at 888-786-3641 or at 780 852-9663.
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Airport Shuttles
Use airport shuttle service to Lake Louise and Banff!
Sundog Transportation and Tours is the official Lake Louise and Banff airport and shuttle service for BanffNationalPark.com and DiscoverLakeLouise.com. They offer fast, convenient and affordable service that guarantees reliable transportation to and from Calgary International Airport as well as Edmonton Airport. They provide complete transportation from Calgary and Edmonton to Jasper. Call them at 888-786-3641 or at 780 852-9663.
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Getting to Lake Louise and Banff National Park
Driving to Banff and Lake Louise is as pleasant and scenic as it gets. You don’t have to worry about being in a traffic jam – just watch for our animals!
You can rent a car, hire a taxi, hop a bus or hire an airport shuttle service from the airport. Once you arrive, you will realize why Banff National Park and Lake Louise are the most beautiful places on earth.
You won’t get lost here and there’s no danger of traffic jams. Banff has a public bus to get around (pdf 4.03 MB) Banff, as well as 24-hour taxis, horse-drawn carriages and bicycles. Many hotels offer a complimentary shuttle service for guests and during the ski season there is a shuttle running between many hotels and the three ski areas.
There’s only one way to get to Lake Louise and that’s to the west. You have the option of driving the four-lane Trans Canada Highway or the windy, curvy 1A Highway if you’re looking for the longer, more scenic route. We highly recommend this.
Lake Louise Accessibility – Disabled Friendly
Our natural assets and viewpoints in Banff National Park can be reached by car. Many of the more popular attractions offer paved, wheelchair-friendly pathways to the door. Ride up a gondola, take a boat tour on Lake Minnewanka, or spend some quiet time on the river pathways. Most new buildings provide wheelchair access as do many hotels, theatres and restaurants. We highly recommend calling local business if you have any special needs or requirements.
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Ready for an adventure vacation in the Canadian Rockies?
Ready for an adventure vacation in the Canadian Rockies?
Timberwolf Tours is your Canadian Rockies adventure vacation specialist.
Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Timberwolf Tours is a well known and reliable outfitter for adventure and group travel. We specialize in hiking, canoeing and trekking guided tours.
Thanks to our experience we deliver a high level of service. From your first contact with us to our last fare-well, we strive to make you feel comfortable and your vacation a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Sightseeing Tours By Banff Adventure
Witness the glory while learning the history of the Canadian Rockies with sightseeing tours offered by Banff Adventure Unlimited. Trained and knowledgeable guides will lead you to UNESCO World Heritage sites, across glacial plains, or along spirited rivers.
Each package is designed to highlight some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the Canadian Rockies. Take in Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, or travel to the Columbia Icefields to trek across glacial fields. Guests can also choose packages that combine the beauty of both the mountains and lakes.
Each sightseeing tour highlights some of the best sights of Banff National Park on either full day or half day tours.
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Discover Banff & Its Wildlife
Discover Banff & Its Wildlife
Build a connection to our World Heritage Site on our trademark sightseeing tour as you visit Banff’s landmarks and historic places. Hear how the 11,000 year old human history of the Bow Valley changed when three railway workers rediscovered the Cave & Basin, now a National Historic Site. See and learn about wildlife behaviour, habitat, and their winter survival adaptations. Your time will be spent enjoying the sights, taking photos, and participating in short walks to view points, on the many stops of the tour.
Length: 3 hrs
Departure: 9:00 am
Heli Skiing
Heli Skiing
Upon your arrival in Valemount, BC, for this tour, you will find yourself at the meeting point of three different mountain ranges, the Monashees, the Cariboos and the Rockies, which are just waiting to be explored during your skiing adventure. This area is renowned for its incredible scenery and abundance of light, dry powder snow. With Approximately 1500 square kilometres of high country terrain, you can ski glaciers, open snowbowls and treed runs all in the same day. Picnic lunch is provided. Includes four flights (approx. 10,000 vertical feet). Fat skis are available for rent.
Departure: 8:00am.
Length: Full day.
Half Day Train Tour
Half Day Train Tour
| Experience the by-gone era of train travel on board Via Rails’ westbound Skeena line from Jasper to Harvey, British Columbia. Detrain and be met by our friendly, professional driver guide for the trip back to Jasper in one of our touring vehicles along the historic Yellowhead Highway. Train aficionados will appreciate our guide’s colourful commentary on the historic role of the railway in the Rockies. Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy the abundant wildlife and points of interest on this unique Rocky Mountain Adventure.
Length: 5-6 Hours Departure: pick-ups between 12:00pm-12:15pm |
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