The bears may be hibernating, but winter is when the skiing comes alive in the Canadian Rockies. In the big Canadian Rockies national parks reside several ski areas. Today, let’s look at where to ski in Banff National Park, Jasper National Park’s neighbor.
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I am obsessed with spending as little cash as possible on a vacation. The more I can save, the longer I can vacation and the more I can see. For the Jasper National Park traveler, saving money may mean being able to visit Jasper’s southern neighbor, Banff National Park. The 2 parks together are considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Both are great places to see but the price adds up quickly without a little planning. What are travelers seeing and doing in the Canadian Rockies this winter? The are finding ways to have fun in Jasper and Banff National Parks. Here’s a round-up:
In an article on the San Francisco Chronicle (here), travel guru Arthur Frommer writes about visiting Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, praising Banff sites for being the “undisputed champions of soaring limestone scenery”. Ah, the Canadian Rockies. For those travelers who would enjoy an awesome view of a glacier, snow-capped mountains and the chance to see mountain goats on an easy afternoon hike along an alpine ridge surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, the Parker Ridge Trail in Banff National Park is worthy of consideration. Read more on Parker Ridge Trail – Hiking in Banff National Park on the Jasper |
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