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OFFICIAL MOUNTAIN GUIDE of CanadianRockies.net

www.rockies.com Index Pages and sections of the guide

Page 1 Legend

Pages 2, 3 Things to remember (safety rules in the Rockies)

Pages 4, 5 reports (driving the Rockies)

Pages 6, 7 Historical sites (map of the Rockies & places to visit)

Pages 8-10 The National Parks of : Jasper

Pages 11, 12 Town of Jasper (the town & surrounding areas)

Pages 13-15 Banff ationalN Park (map of the park & surrounding areas)

Pages 16, 17 Village of (the village & surrounding areas)

Pages 17-20 (the park & Village)

Pages 21-23 (map of the park & town of Field)

Pages 24-26 Mount Revelstoke & National Parks (the parks & surrounding areas)

Pages 27-29 Waterton Lakes National Park (map of the park & surrounding areas)

LEGEND Park information centre 1 Point of interest Warden office E Exhibit Disabled access Viewpoint Hot springs Gas station Resto / meals Gondola Fishing Trekking Hiking Biking Horse riding Canoeing Swimming Cross country skiing Ski area Skating 1 Campground Playground Picnic tables Picnic shelter H Hostel Accomodation Sani-dump RV park Train station Bus station Ice tours Backcountry hut

Caution Golfing Hospital Parking Restrooms Wheelchair/accesible

- 1 - Things to remeber Safety rules in the Rockies Remember

Now that you have decided to visit the come distracted. The most dangerous to follow Rockies, you are about to em- activity in Canadian parks is driving, so bark on a true love affair with breathtak- please be attentive when on park . these rules: ing scenery, interesting historical sites, Observe speed limits and pull over to the designated pull-out areas when you magnificent national parks, and some of • Never give food, including the friendliest people on the planet. wish to fully appreciate the sites. birds As you travel through Canada’s special Speed limits are: Human food is unhealthy for wildlife locales, you will find yourself in a world 90 km/hr (56 mph) on major roads of discovery and adventure, where each Acclimating wild animals to human new vista can open your eyes to a new 60 km/hr (37mph) on secondary roads food can make them become aggres- story. Here in the , you Wildlife along the roadside: will experience the vastness of nature, sive With such an abundance of wildlife it is where flora and fauna thrives in sur- • Always keep a safe distance from roundings that speak of a history that important to remain alert while driving goes far, far back in time. so as to avoid accidents. Here are a few wildlife tips for a safe and responsible journey: When traveling through the Canadian Use binoculars or a telephoto lens for a Rockies, it is important to treat your • Stay alert, even when a highway is closer view of animals surroundings with care. Here are a few fenced. Although fences have reduced things to remember as you enjoy your wildlife deaths, some animals may climb Stay at least 100 metres (10 bus adventure: or jump over or burrow underneath lengths) away from bears, , and them. • It is against the law to disturb wildlife. cougars • Be extra careful around the sunrise and This includes touching, enticing, or Keep a healthy respect for wildlife, giv- harassing animals in any form. sunset hours. These are the times when animals are most active. ing them the space that they need to • Feeding wildlife is prohibited. • At night, watch for the shining eyes feel comfortable • If you travel with pets, they must be of animals. Try to scan ahead for their • Seal all garbage in wildlife-proof bins leashed. movements so that you can give them a • Disable any firearms that you may be wide berth. • Never leave food outside where it can carrying. • If you spot one animal, there are most be reached by wild animals • Leave all natural elements where they likely more nearby. • Never leave your pet unattended are. This includes flowers, rocks, or arti- • If you see an animal by the road, slow outside as it can be considered food by facts such as antlers. down and warn other motorists by bears, cougars, and • Do not leave graffiti or any other type flashing your hazard lights. • , , and moose can be unpre- of mark on anything. • Watch for reduced speed limits of 70 dictable, especially females with their If you see anyone violating park regula- km/hr (43 mph) on major roads. This in- young and males during the mating tions, please call the Park Warden at: dicates areas where animals have been struck and killed. season (September through Novem- 1-888-WARDENS (927-3367) Wildlife in the parks: ber). Stay the recommended distance Please report all sightings of bears, away from these animals to avoid wolves, or cougars to the nearest park When hiking or camping in the parks, potential attacks. warden or to the information centre. there are several rules that will ensure Make sure you report any aggressive that both you and the animals that live • Dogs can be attacked by deer and elk in the area stay safe. Always remem- behavior shown by any animal, no mat- protecting their young. Make sure that ter how small. Some wildlife species are ber that the animals live in the area to when you walk your dog, you keep it monitored for research and safety pur- survive and as visitors in their habitat, poses, so this information is important. we must always be respectful of their closely leashed. Stay well away from habits and cognizant of how we share Driving in the mountains: deer and elk as they may attack, even their space. Ask park staff about wildlife when not provoked. With all the beautiful scenery that will safety and how you can help to main- surround you along with the abundance tain it, or read the wildlife • Caribou will react strongly to dogs of visible wildlife, it can be easy to be- publications found at www.pc.gc.ca because they resemble their main

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moves away. Always leave the bear with an escape route. It is extremely rare for a bear to attack a person with its claws or teeth. Even if an encounter looks potentially aggres- sive, usually the bear will move away. If a bear does attack, it will be because predator, the . To reduce a cari- help save the bear’s life. the bear feels defensive or because its bou’s stress and increase its chance for Bears in the parks behavior has become predatory. survival, many areas within the parks If the bear is feeling defensive it is usu- When you are in Canadian Rocky have been closed to dogs. Check with ally because it has been surprised. He Mountain parks, you are in grizzly and Parks Canada to see where you can or she may have been protecting or black bear country. Protecting these bring your pet. feeding cubs and sees you as a direct magnificent beasts is as much your threat. Remember that wolves, coyotes, and responsibility as those who tend the cougars are carnivores. The chance of parks. It is rare that bears will attack • If you have pepper spray, use it ac- these animals approaching a human humans in the mountain parks, but to cording to instructions. is slight, but if you do come in contact feel confident, there are certain things • If a bear makes contact, play dead. with one of them, send a clear message you need to know. Usually this is enough for the bear to that you are not prey: • Travel in groups. Groups of four or decide to walk away. • Pick up small children immediately. more are the least likely to be attacked. • Lie on your stomach with your legs • Face the animal and retreat slowly. Do • Look for fresh bear drippings, dig- apart, making it difficult for the bear to not run or play dead. gings, or paw prints. flip you over. • Maintain steady eye contact with the • Make noise to let bears know that • Keep your backpack on to protect animal. you are coming. Shout or sing loudly your back. • Try to appear bigger by holding your as their hearing is no better than ours. • Cover the back of your head and neck arms or an object over your head. This gives them time to move away. with your hands. • If the animal continues to approach, • Keep your dog on a leash at all times. If a defensive attack lasts more than deter an attack by yelling, waving a • Never approach a bear. Stay at least two minutes, the bear may have shifted stick or throwing rocks. 100 metres away. to a predatory position. In this case, fight back! It is very rare that a bear • If you are attacked, fight back. Hit the • Be extra cautious from late July to will stalk and attack you along a trail or animal with a heavy stick or a rock. mid-September, which is berry season. attack you at night in your tent. If this Bears along the roadside Berries are a bear’s favorite food. should happen: If you see a bear near the roadside, do If you do encounter a bear here are • Climb a tree or try to escape into a car not stop. If bears become too accus- some life-saving tips to remember: or building. tomed to seeing people, even when • Back away slowly. Never run. they are in vehicles, they begin to lose • If you can’t escape, do not play dead. • Stay calm and move decisively. This their natural fear of humans. When • Use pepper spray and do whatever will indicate that you are not a threat. this happens, they begin to lose their it takes to let the bear know you are wildness and instead may develop • Speak to the bear in a normal tone of tough and will not give in. behavioral patterns that can jeopardize voice. This helps to identify you as a their survival. Habituated bears can human while satisfying his/her curios- become increasingly aggressive, which ity. necessitates the need to destroy them • If you are in a group, bunch up or join for public safety reasons. other nearby hikers. Driving by a bear without stopping can • Leave the area or wait until the bear - 3 - Road reports Driving the Rockies

With rapidly changing weather Mountain Hazards conditions, along with periodic Fueling up: Though all outdoor activities come with avalanches, mudslides, or accidents, a degree of risk, the mountains come it is important to check for road Gasoline with their own set of hazards. With • all townsites (in Waterton, mid-April to steep and unstable terrain, changeable and weather conditions as often as early October only) possible. It is best to expect winter weather patterns, and icy cold water, it is • Village best to keep the following guidelines in driving conditions at all times of the • Rogers Pass mind to ensure safety: year, including summer. • Crossing (April to Octo- • Stay on the trail. ber) • Heed all warning signs. Winter driving tips Propane • Expect snow and ice on park roadways • Canmore • Stay behind safety fences. (www.canmorekananaskis.com) • Drive slowly. Posted speeds are for dry • Be aware of wet rocks, which can be • Jasper (www.jaspernationalpark.com) very slippery. pavement, not snowy or icy surfaces. • Lake Louise • Stay away from the edges of cliffs, • Do not use cruise control when condi- • Revelstoke especially when near waterfalls, streams, tions are icy. • Rogers Pass and . • Watch out for “black ice,” an extremely • Saskatchewan Crossing (April to Octo- • Mountain lakes and rivers are ex- thin layer of ice that is almost impossible ber) tremely cold, even during the summer months. If you fall into the water, hypo- to see on dark road surfaces. Be espe- • Waterton thermia can set in quickly, so proceed cially careful on bridge decks. Diesel with caution. • Banff www.banffnationalpark.co( m) • Make sure your vehicle is equipped • If you are wading through a stream and • Canmore with high-quality snow tires or tire (www.canmorekananaskis.com) the water goes over your knees, turn back. Streams are often swifter than chains. • Field they seem and can sweep you away • Keep a shovel, flashlight, blanket, ad- • Jasper (www.jaspernationalpark.com) without notice. ditional warm clothing, and food in your • Lake Louise • Watch for falling rocks when you are in vehicle in case of emergency. • Revelstoke steep elevations. • Make sure your cell phone is charged. • Rogers Pass • High elevation trails can be covered • Saskatchewan Crossing (April to Octo- in snow or ice deep into the summer • Never stop in posted avalanche zones. ber) months. Walk with care.

In case of emergency If you need emergency assistance for any reason, call the following numbers: Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise Kootenay, and Yoho: 911 (for more info visit www.jaspernationalpark.com and www. kootenaynationalpark.com) Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke: 1-877-852-3100 Waterton: 1-800-642-3810 (for more info visit www.canadianrockies.net) Be aware that cell phone coverage in mountain parks can be unreliable.

- 4 - • Mountain trails become more chal- reports which include avalanche bul- lenging as you climb higher. If you are letins and mappings. Though all ski uncertain of the terrain or if you feel resorts provide avalanche control inside tired or weak, turn back. their boundaries, once you leave these designated areas, you are on your own. More safety tips If you plan to explore backcountry areas, • Register with Parks Canada when you make sure you are properly equipped. are about to take a mountain trail. Sign out before the trip and then drop off the Highway travel second part of the form when you re- Parks Canada is responsible for a high turn. This way the authorities know you level of avalanche control in order to are out and can watch for you or rescue keep highways safe. Pay attention to all you if you have not returned within a signs that warn of avalanche activity. reasonable amount of time. • Tell friends where you are going and Professional guides you will be back. If you wish to try backcountry skiing • Do not travel alone. When traveling, and have no experience, it is advised to stay together. hire a professional certified guide who is licensed to operate in the mountain • Bring a map, water, food, and extra parks. For more information, talk to clothing when you set out. Parks Canada staff at any park informa- • Bring appropriate gear in the event tion centre or visit www.pc.gc.ca/ava- that you need to stay out overnight. If lanche you are lost, a search and rescue can take time. Custodial groups Special regulations apply to organized Weather conditions youth groups that wish to enjoy back- Mountain weather is predictably unpre- country exploration. Group leaders dictable. Expect rain, snow, and even must have a thorough understanding of freezing temperatures any time of the all rules. year, including summer. Be prepared as you take your journey by following these tips: Highway travel Parks Canada is responsible for a of avalanche control in order to • Dress in layers so that you can add or keep highways safe. Pay attention to all signs that warn of avalanche activity. remove clothing as necessary. • Bring clothing that protects you from rain, snow, wind, and cold. • Wear long pants, socks, and appropri- ate hiking shoes. • Wear sunglasses and sunscreen, even on seemingly overcast days. Ultraviolet rays are at their strongest in the moun- tains, especially at high elevations

Avalanches When you are in the mountain parks, consider yourself in avalanche country! Thousands of avalanches occur every year in mountain parks, and everything and everyone is affected. Highways, ski resorts, and backcountry areas are all subject to the whims of falling snow, so make sure you check with local weather - 5 - Historical sites Rockies map and places to visit

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Banff Park NHSC tours and videos Bar U Ranch NHSC 91 Banff Avenue Other services Box 168 • ample parking; disabled access; a café Banff AB Longview, AB is open during the summer; picnic tables 403-762-1558 behind the site and at Sundance T0L 1H0 • Observe Banff’s wildlife up close Summer hours 403-395-3044 or 1-888-773-8888 Mid-May to late September: 9:00 am to 6 • See more than 5,000 specimens • Experience western hospitality at its pm every day. • Experience the hands-on discovery best The rest of the year room • Climb aboard our horse drawn wagon Monday to Friday: 11:00 am to 4 pm • Visit Canada’s oldest National Park and tour through the historic site Weekends: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Building • Immerse yourself in stories of ranching Other services Closed December 25-26 and January 1 pioneers • Information/Interpretive attendants on Entrance fees charged. • Hands-on activities take you back to duty; washrooms in Central Park; ample the ranch life of yesteryear bus and car parking nearby NHSC • Walk the very rangeland that the giants Summer hours of the west walked • Mid-May to late September: 10 am to 6 km west of Rocky Mountain House, AB 6 pm Other services on Highway 11A Visitor centre, restaurant, gift shop, • Regularly scheduled tours (summer 403-845-2412 washrooms, picnic area and ample park- only) • Watch for wildlife as you explore ing - interpretive staff on duty. The rest of the year riverside trails to the sites of four fur Hours • 1 pm to 5 pm trade forts • May 27 to October 8: 9 am to 5 pm • Closed December 25-26 and January 1 • Visit the Métis tent to try your hand daily Entrance fees charged. at fur trade skills Entrance fees charged. Fot more info visit: • See our , and imagine the • Special rates for families and groups. www.banffnationalpark.com great herds of the past • Groups should reserve in advance. • Enjoy interpretive programs and hands on demonstrations Cave and Basin NHSC • Laugh and sing along with the David 311 Cave Avenue Thompson Puppet Show Banff AB Other services 403-762-1566 • Interpretive staff on duty; wash- rooms; gift shop; ample bus and car • Explore a thermal springs cave parking on-site; picnic area; walk-in • Discover the unique hot springs wildlife camping. • Visit the emerald-coloured reflecting Hours pool •May 19 to Labour Day: 10 am – 5 pm • Take advantage of the interpretive daily boardwalk trails, extensive exhibits, Entrance fees charged.

- 7 - The world heritage sites: Jasper national park of Canada On September 14, 1907, the Canadian government set aside 12,950 sq km for Jasper Forest Park of Canada, making it Canada’s fifth national park. In 1930, the park was reduced to 10,878 sq km. For more info visit: www.jaspernationalpark.com

Yellowhead Highway, Speed limit 90 km/hr (56MPH) Mo Snake This highway is famous as a fur traders route. o sehorn (More info at CanadianRockies.net)

Ck Roche 16 JASPER Ind Ronde ian , Banff, Jasper, , airport shuttle and sightsee- NATIONAL ing tours, Call Sun Dog Tours at 888-786-3641 or 780 852-4056. Celestine 6 PARK Lake 1 Rive Roche MT. r Miette ROBSON Jasper Park Lodge Golf Courses PROV. PARK Jasper 7 Lake Fiddle Talbot Lake Utopia Snaring Snarin Riv Rocky er A 16 Icefields North (93), Speed LB g E limit 90 km/hr (56MPH) R T 143 Miles (230 Kilometers) | 1-2 days. To travel this COLUMBIBRITISH A Riv er 2 Rive route between Lake Louise and Jasper is to experi- Roche r ence one of the world’s great scenic highways. Enjoy Pyramid Bonhomme driving through remote areas, high altitude terrain A and scenic viewpoints and mountain scenery. No services November - March. Parks pass required. Bridgeland (More info at CanadianRockies.net) 16 Pyramid H Lake 8 Mal 5 Miette igne River 1 JASPER Medicin9e Tekarra Lake H 3 4 Ri 93 v A Wabasso er T Lake 5 HAB AS C A 10 As one of the largest protected Amathyst Cavell 93A River Lake a Lakes ia abasc areas in the world, the Canadian Astor H Ath Maligne 2 3 Falls Moab Kerkeslin Maligne Rocky Mountain Parks World Lake H Lake Edith r Heritage Site encompasses Cavell e Riv Brazeau ool 6 20,585 square km. The Water- Whirlp Geraldine Fryatt 7 Lakes Buck ton-Glacier International Peace Lake Sunwaptas 4 Park is another World Heritage Fall Sunw apta P Site due to its breathtaking RIVER ob ok er ta v n Poboktan Ri mountain vistas, its glacial land- Creek Brazeau Rive 8 Jonas Lake forms, its plethora of wildflowers r Creek and wildlife, and its high topo- 93 u Wooley Sunwapta graphic relief. The Peace Park H ley Brazea Stan lies between , Canada Falls and , USA.

Kitchener 5 9 10 There are seven internation- N ally recognized UNESCO World COLUM BIA ICEFIELD Banff Windermere Highway Heritage sites in the Canadian (93) South Kilometres 010 20 30 Speed limit 90 km/hr (56MPH). Miles Rockies. These include: Banff, 0510 15 Famous, scenic 94 km drive through Kootenay National Park. Jasper, Kootenay, and Yoho (More info at CanadianRockies.net) National Parks, along with Ham- ber, , and Provincial Parks.

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1 Jasper Municipality falls found in any of the Canadian Rockies Miette Road The town of Jasper is a friendly commu- mountain parks Speed limit: 60 km/hr (37 mph) nity in the heart of Jasper National Park. 4 Maligne Road Population: 4,643 55 km (40 min) from Jasper Speed limit: 60 km/hr (37 mph) 16 The mountaineer A.P. Coleman named With its 50-metre deep canyon, a stun- Speed limit: 90 km/hr (55 mph) these falls in 1892. The name “Sunwapta” ning lake that disappears down sinkholes is the Stoney Indian word meaning , and a plethora of wildlife, it is a pleasure This scenic highway stretches east to “turbulent.” west across Jasper National Park. On the to travel along this scenic Canadian Rock- ies route. way there are three historic site plaques: 5 and , Henry House, and Yellow- Icefield Centre 8 Maligne Canyon head pass. 103 km (75 min) from Jasper 11.5 km (15 min) from Jasper Drive with care and watch for reduced Here you will find glacial tours and exhib- No one knows how old this canyon is, speed limits in areas frequented by its as well as a hiking trail that takes you nor how it took on its form. Extremely wildlife. to the . narrow and 50 metres deep, you can take For more information on , please a tour inside the gorge during the winter 93 A Highway 93A contact: months and enjoy the tea house from This is a scenic route that leads to Mount April to Oct 30. Edith Cavell in summer and the Marmot Parks Canada Information Desk Basin Ski Area in winter. Note that from 780-852-6288 9 late October to mid-May a portion of the May 1 to June 13, 9 am - 5 pm 27 km (30 min) from Jasper road is closed to vehicles, making way for cross-country skiing tracks. June 14 to Sept 2, 9 am - 6 pm This stunning lake is drained by one of Sept 3 to Oct 15 9 am - 5 pm the largest underground river systems in 93 The Icefields Parkway . Speed limit: 90 km/hr (55 mph) Oct 16 – closed for the season 10 One of the most scenic drives in the Ice Explorer Tours 48 km (1 hour) from Jasper region, the parkway spans 230 km along 1-877-423-7433 some of the most breathtaking vistas April 1 to Sept 30, 9 am – 5 pm At 22-km long, the lake is a magnificent in the Canadian Rockies. With its high example of alpine beauty. Oct 1 to Oct 15, 10 am – 5 pm altitude terrain, the road was created Chalet between 1931 and 1940 by unemployed Guided Ice Walks men from the . 1-800-565-7547 May 12 to October 1 June 1 to Sept 3 Boat tours Watch for reduced speed limits where wildlife is prevalent. With severe and 6 From opening day (as ice conditions Pocahontas Mine Inter� permit) to June 30: unpredictable driving conditions, snow pretive Trail tires or chains are required during winter 4 km (50 min) from Jasper Daily 10 am – 4 pm weather. There are no services from No- vember to March. No commercial trucks In 1910, with the discovery of in July and Aug, are allowed and a park pass is required the area, a second community in Jasper Daily 10 am – 5 pm for travel. National Park was created. The mining town of Pocahontas still has remnants Sept 1 to Oct 1 2 Cavell of its past. Enjoy the forest as you Daily 10 am – 4 pm 29 km (30 min) from Jasper around the ruins.

In 1916, the peak was named after the Reservations recommended: 780-852- 7 Miette Hotsprings 3370 WWI war heroine, Edith Cavell. Access to 61 km (1 hour) from Jasper is between mid-June 1-800-767-1611 to mid-October, depending on snow conditions. Trailers are not permitted on Towels, bathing suits, and lockers for rent the road and vehicles longer than 6m are with a restaurant on site. not recommended. May 17 to June 22 and Sept 4 to Oct 8,

3 Daily 10:30 am - 9 pm 30 km (30 min) from Jasper June 23, 2007 to Sept 3, With its 23-metre waterfall, Athabasca Daily 8:30 am - 10:30 pm Falls has the most powerful flow of all the Los horarios pueden cambiar.

- 9 - J A S P E R N A T I O N A L P A R K C A M P G R O U N D S OPEN DATES # FULL ELEC FLUSH DRY SHOW SANI DIS FIRE INTERP FEES SITES H-U ONLY TOILET TOILET -ERS DUMP ACC PITS PROG 1 Pocahontas May 18 - Oct. 8 140 $20.80 2 May 18 - Sept. 17 66 $14.85 3 Whistlers May 4 - Oct. 8 781 77 100 $21.75-$35.65 4 Wapiti (summer) May 18 - May 21 362 40 $25.75-$29.70 June 15 - Sept. 3

4 Wapiti (winter) Oct. 8- May 9, 2008 93 40 $16.80-$19.80 5 Wabasso June 21 - Sept. 3 228 $20.80 6 Mt. Kerkeslin June 21 - Sept. 3 42 $14.85 7 Honeymoon Lake June 21 - Sept. 3 35 $14.85 8 Jonas Creek May 18 - Sept. 3 25 $14.85 9*Columbia Icefield May 18 - Oct. 8 *33 $14.85 10 Wilcox Creek June 8 - Sept. 10 46 $14.85 *Tents only Open dates are weather dependent. Arrive early - sites assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. FULL H-U = full hook-up • DIS ACC = disabled access • INTERP PROG = Interpretive program FIRE PERMIT REQUIRED where fireboxes and firewood are provided. Boil water advisories may be posted. CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS can be made for the BLUE campgrounds. To make a reservation, visit the 24-hour web service at www.pccamping.ca or dial toll free 1-877-737-3783 (1-877-RESERVE) (12 hr/day) TTY: 1-866-787-6221. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Exhibits There are many self-guided trails and exhibits to enjoy through- out Jasper National Park.

Look for the E symbol. Emergency telephone: 911

- 10 - Jasper Town The town and surrounding areas

The town of Jasper was named for Jasper Hawes, an employee of the North West Company. Hawes operated a fur trading post known as “Jasper House” in the eastern area and by the time the post was vacated, the name “Jasper” was used to designate the area. When the time came for a new town in 1913, the name stuck.

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1 Jasper Park Information Oct – April, 10 am - 5 pm fort” it was, this historical site provides excellent views of the town as well as Centre National Historic Thursday - Sunday Site the .

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This landmark was built in 1914 and served as the superintendent’s resi- E dence as well as the park’s administra- This hiking trail can be accessed at tion offices. Since the 1970s, the build- 5 & 7 km (10/15 min drive) from Jasper several points throughout Jasper. The ing has functioned as the Parks Canada downtown section is wheelchair ac- Information Centre. During WWI, British Prime Minister cessible. The Pyramid Bench section is Winston Churchill imagined a fleet of unpaved. April 1 – 4, 9 am - 4 pm artificial icebergs deployed as airfields April 5 – June 13, 9 am - 5 pm in the North . A proto- type of his idea was tested in Patricia 7 June 14 – Sept 2, 8 am - 7 pm the Whistlers Lake. Visit the interpretive plaque that Sept 3 – 30, 9 am - 6 pm provides information about this event. In addition, enjoy the many outdoor Oct 1 – 31, 9 am - 5 pm E H activities at this beautiful site, includ- Nov 1 – April, 2008, 9 am - 4 pm ing swimming, fishing, boating, biking, 7 km (15 min) from Jasper

and hiking. Parks Canada information 780-852- In 1937 the Jasper Ski Club created ski 6176 4 Lakes Annette, Edith and runs on this mountain. Today you can Jasper Tourism and Commerce 780- Beauvert take a modern tramway to the summit. 852-3858 Jasper Tramway is open from April to Friends of Jasper gift shop 780-852- October. 4767 780-852-3093

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Permanent exhibits feature Jasper’s 5 Old Fort Point history. Monthly exhibits in the Show- case Gallery.

SUMMER May – Sept, 10 am - 5 pm 1.5 km (5 min) from Jasper

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Town of Jasper, JAPER NATIONAL PARK (233 km from Lake Louise) BANFF NationalPark Kilometres 010 20 Miles 8 0 5 10 15 Established in 1885, this magnificent Canadian Rockies park is N COLUMBIA the original home of Canada’s national park system. Athabasca NORTH Size: 6,641 sq km (2,564 sq mi) ICEFIELD ROCKY For more information, visit www.banffnationalpark.com SASKA MOUNTAIN H HOUSE National Historic Site TCHEW (167 km from 13 Saskatchewan Crossing) Erasmus AN 11 93 RIVE Saskatchewan R 7 r Crossing Glacie e Lak Hows 6

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1A B r Jo Lake Louise, hns Distance (km) Lake 85 km from 8 ton Ban ) tle from Banff Louise Cas Fo Riv Lake Ck rty Mile Ck er 1 H 7 Backswamp 3 49 Boom Lake 3 Cascade Lake Mule Shoe 6 46 6 5 Minnewanka 1A 4 Radium Hot Springs, Ck 1 Prescribed Burn 8 44 KOOTENAY 93 Storm th BANFF H NATIONAL PARK Pilot (132 km from Ban , Redear 130 km from Lake Louise) 1 2 3 Sawback 11 41 Egypt Bourgeau Rundle Lakes Br Spr BO 1 Hillsdale 13 39 ew ay W Sunshine ster Cr Canmore Pilot Pond 16 42 River ee RIVER k Moose 21 31 Calgary MOUNT (128 km ASSINIBOINE from Castle Cliffs 26 24 Ban ) PROVINCIAL Storm Mt. 28 24 PA RK Baker Creek 40 12 Morant’s Curve 48 4

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1 Trans-Canada Highway - 1A Ruta – Hwy 1A able and often severe, all-season Hwy 1 radial tires or chains are required on Speed Limit: 60 km/hr (37 mph) all vehicles during the winter seasons. There are no services from November Speed limit: 90 km/hr (56 mph) – 70 km/ A beautifully scenic route, there are to March and no commercial trucks are hr (43 mph) near Lake Louise many roadside interpretive panels at allowed. A park pass is required. Note: The Trans-Canada Highway is pull-offs along the way. under construction east of Lake Louise. Please watch for construction zone signs The Bow Valley Parkway Seasonal Road and flag personnel. There may be some Closure from March 1 to June 25, eve- 4 delays. Check the two animal overpass- nings 6 pm - 9 am helps protect wildlife es west of Banff, built to allow wildlife to at a critical time of year. The closure is cross the road in safety. in effect between the east exit on the 1A near Banff for 18 km to Johnston Construction on the highway: up- Canyon. When traveling east from Lake 34 km (25 min) from Lake Louise grades are being made in stages Louise to Banff, connect to the Trans- throughout Banff National Park. This Canada Highway at to Named for the three”toes” of ice found is to improve safety for people and help protect wildlife. Access to Com- a century ago, the glacier has since wildlife. Highway fencing is being mercial facilities along the parkway melted, causing the loss of the lower implemented to reduce vehicle-wildlife during this time is best from Castle toe. Due to climate change, the middle accidents and new Junction. toe is fast disappearing as well. areas are being placed to maintain and restore wildlife movement so essential in preserving health wildlife popula- tions. The 24 existing crossings are 3 Johnston Canyon 5 Bow Pass (“Bow Summit”) used by 11 species of large mammals. and Viewpoint There is no other location in the world with as many and as varied types of E wildlife crossings. E 40 km (30 min) del Lago Louise For more information visit: 40 km (30 minutes) from Lake Louise www.pc.gc.ca/transcanada This is a paved trail with exciting cat- walks that cling to the canyon walls. At 2,088 m (6,849 ft) above sea level, 1.1 km (20 min) to the Lower Falls this is the highest road pass in the four mountain parks. Take the short uphill 2.7 km (1 hr) to the Upper Falls 1 Banff Township walk from the parking lot for an amaz- Note: For safety’s sake, stay on the trail ing view of the glacially fed Peyto Lake Canada’s first national park commu- and away from the edge. and marvel over its brilliant turquoise nity. color. Population: 8,352 93 Icefields Parkway – 93 6 Mistaya Canyon 2 The Village of Lake Speed limit: 90 km/hr (56 mph) Louise This breathtaking drive is 230 km long and takes you along the backbone of A hiker’s dream. the continent through remote, high 72 km (50 minutes) from Lake Louise Population: 1, 500 altitude regions. As weather is change-

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Watch for rounded potholes and a natu- food, and accommodation from April Banff Information ral arch on the sides of the canyon. You through late October. Centre can arrive at the canyon by taking a 10 224 Banff Avenue minute walk from the trail. (403) 762-1550 8 Columbia Icefields Lake Louise Visitor Centre 7 Saskatchewan Crossing Samson Mall E (403) 522-3833 TTY: 1-866-787-6221 130 km (1.5 hours) from Lake Louise Emergency telephone: 911 77 km (55 minutes) from Lake Louise Plan to spend at least an hour in this for more information Here at the wonderful convergence amazing area that is filled with things to visit this website: of three rivers, you can find fuel, see and do. www.banffnationalpark.com

B A N F F N A T I O N A L P A R K C A M P G R O U N D S OPEN DATES # FULL ELEC FLUSH DRY SHOW SANI DIS FIRE INTERP FEES SITES H-U ONLYTOILET TOILET -ERS DUMP ACC PITS PROG 1 Mt. Village I May 4 - Oct. 1 618 $25.75 2 Tunnel Mt. Village II Year Round 188 all $29.70 3 Tunnel Mt. Trailer May 4 - Sept. 10 321 all $35.65 4 Two Jack Main May 18 - Sept. 4 380 $20.80 5 Two Jack Lakeside May 18 - Sept. 18 74 $25.75 6 Johnston Canyon June 1 - Sept. 18 132 $25.75 7 Castle Mountain May 18 - Sept. 4 43 $20.80 8 Protection Mountain June 22 - Sept. 3 89 $20.80 9 Lake Louise Trailer* Year Round 189 all $29.70 10 Lake Louise Tent May 11 - Oct. 1 206 $25.75 11 Mosquito Creek Year Round 32 $14.85 12 Waterfowl Lakes June 15 - Sept. 9 116 $20.80 13 Rampart Creek June 29 - Sept. 3 50 $14.85 *Soft-sided camping in winter only (mid-November to mid-April) Open dates are weather dependent. Arrive early - sites assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. FULL H-U = full hook-up • DIS ACC = disabled access • INTERP PROG = Interpretive program FIRE PERMIT REQUIRED where fireboxes and firewood are provided. Boil water advisories may be posted. CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS can be made for the BLUE campgrounds. To make a reservation, visit the 24-hour web service at www.pccamping.ca or dial toll free 1-877-737-3783 (1-877-RESERVE) (12 hr/day) TTY: 1-866-787-6221. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

- 15 - Village of Lake Louise The village & surrounding areas

Known as the “Lake of the Little Fishes” by the Stoney people, Lake Louise was given its present name in 1994 in order to honor Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the sixth child of Queen Victoria. Elevation: Village – 1,540 m (5,052 ft), Lake – 1,731 m (5,680 ft)

Lakeshore Fairview Plain Lake Check Lookout Lake of Six Agnes 3 Larch Valley 2 Glaciers West Sentinel Pass ahead, Louise FIELD 27 km Eiffel Lake you may be required to 795 km Wenkchemna Pass hike in a tight group of 4+ Rockpile Saddleback e Paradise amlin Valley Tr Consolation Lake Road closed km Great OCTOBER - MAY 5 Divide E IV DR 12 km ISE MORAINE LAKE ROAD OU E L LAK Lake Louise Trailer 1 9 APR.-OCT.: RVs only (no tents or soft-sided trailers) eek NOV.-MAR.: open for RVs, tents and soft-sided trailers. e Cr Lake Louise Tent Louis 10 MAY 8-OCT. 2: tents and soft-sided trailers allowed; electric fence in operation to protect people and bears. 93 Tramline North 10 JASPER Bow Riv er Loop Tent 230 km er Loop r COLUMBIA w Riv Rive ICEFIELD Bo Bow 127 km

tinel Industrial Sen compound irview l Fa eo 9 Sh LAKE H Trailer ay acific Railw Samson adian P Y Can Mall A LO W H G U HI Recreation IS 1 A E Village AD Centre and - CAN DRIV S Overflow camping: 3 km Grounds TRAN BANFF 56 km RCMP Medical E 1 CANMORE 82 km Possible delays due to Clinic CALGARY 184 km highway construction. Obey all flag-persons and signs. NOT TO SCALE 1 MAXIMUM TRANS-CANAD East A HIGHWAY Pi BEARS pes PROTECT tone Riv WA CTOBER TO TCH FOR 70-KM ZONE MAY TO O er Lake Louise Ski Area & Gondola RN WHITEHO ROAD JOHNSTON CANYON 30 km BOW VA LLEY PARKWAY 1A BANFF 56 KM SKOKI 4

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1 Lake Louise Visitor Cen� avoid the crowds. The road closes from tre by Samson Mall early October to late May.

5 minutes from the Village of Lake Louise Note: Larch, Consolation, and Paradise valleys are home to grizzly bears. Hikers E The view here is famous all over the word, so be prepared for crowds. But must be organized in a tight group of four when exploring the region. Parks Canada information: (403) 522- walk a mere half a km along the shore 3833 and you will find your own peace and quiet. Banff / Lake Louise Tourism: (403) 762- 4 Lake Louise Sightseeing 8421 Public parking: left at the Chateau Lake Gondola Louise junction. Exhibits explain the geology and his- tory of the Canadian Rockies. 3 Moraine Lake and the 4.5 km from the Village; (403) 522-3555 2 Lake Louise : the Lake E Gondola runs June to September

15 km (20 min) from the Village E Arrive before 10 am or after 5 pm to Kootenay National Park The park & surrounding areas

Kootenay NaTional Park Established in 1920, this park covers a range of terrain, from the glacial peaks along the to the grassy slopes of the Columbia Valley were cactus is plentiful. Size: 1,406 sq km (543 sq mi) Emergency telephone: 911 Telephone: 250-347-9505 TTY: 1-866-787-6221 For more information, visit www.kootenaynationalpark.com

- 17 - Kootenay National Park (cont.) Map of the Park and Radium Hot Springs Village

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1 Kootenay National Park Summer schedule: Located at Vermillion Crossing, you will Visitor Centre May 17 to October 8, 9:00 am – 11 pm find Parks Canada information services. There is no telephone. Winter schedule:

October 9 to May 14, 2008 E May 18 to June 30, 10 am – 5 pm Sunday to Thursday, 12 pm – 9 pm July 1 to September 3, 9 am – 6 pm • Parks Canada Visitor Centre (250-347- Friday and Saturday, 12 pm – 10 pm 9505), Tourism BC and Chamber of September 4 to September 30, 10 am – 5 pm Commerce (250-347-9331) information October 5 to 8, 10 am – 5 pm services B�����anff-�W��������������indemere High� • Friends of Kootenay gift shop way • Exhibits feature Ktunaxa history and 7 Paint Pots culture Speed limit: 90 km/hr (55 mph)

This scenic 94 km highway was com- E May 18 to June 21, 9 am - 5 pm pleted in 1922. It was the first motor-

way to cross the Canadian Rockies. June 22 to September 2, 9 am - 7 pm 85 km (1 hr) from Radium September 3 to September 15, 9 am - 5 pm Just a 20 minute walk from the road, September 16 to October 8, 9 am - 4 pm this extraordinary area yields cold, 4 Olive Lake iron-rich mineral springs that bubble up through small pools. Here you will find panels describing the Aboriginal 2 Sinclair Canyon E past as well as the mining history of the region. 13 km (15 minutes) from Radium Take the interpretive trail that borders this clear, shallow lake. 1.5 km from Radium 8 Marble Canyon

With its scenic park entrance just inside the west gate, here you will find the 5 K��������������������ootenay Valley View� E iron-rich cliffs of the Redwall Fault. Watch for . point 88 km (1 hour) from Radium

E 3 Radium Hot Springs 9 16 km (20 min) from Radium Continental Divide Pools The interpretive exhibits explain how this breathtaking view has changed E over time.

95 km (1.2 hr) from Radium 3 km de Radium This is the dividing line between the With its canyon setting, the hot springs 6 Pacific and the Atlantic watersheds. boast a spacious facility with both hot Kootenay Park Lodge Here at Vermillion Pass and Fireweed and cool pools. Visitor Centre Trail, you will find a 15 minute interpre- For day spa reservations call: 250-347- tive trail that loops through a mag- 2100 E nificent forest, which was the site of a For cool 25 meter pool schedule call: large wildfire in 1968. 1-800-767-1611 63 km (45 min) from Radium

- 19 - Kootenay National Park Special Programs and Events: · Evening Programs Listen and learn as Parks Canada Interpreters share their intimate knowledge of the area.

· Redstreak Campground Theatre Interpretive programs throughout July and August

· Children’s Programs Let your 6 – 10 year olds enjoy the Junior Naturalist Programs during July and August. Check with the information centre for exact dates and times.

· Roving Interpreters Parks Canada staff are available to answer all questions and share stories at all the major points of interest throughout the park.

For more information, visit www.kootenaynationalpark.com

K O O T E N A Y N A T I O N A L P A R K C A M P G R O U N D S OPEN DATES # FULL ELEC FLUSH DRY SHOW SANI DIS FIRE INTERP FEES SITES H-U ONLY TOILET TOILET -ERS DUMP ACC PITS PROG 1 Redstreak May 11 - Oct. 8 242 50 38 $25.75-$35.65 2 McLeod May 18 - Sep. 3 98 $20.80 3 Dolly Varden (winter) Sept. 3 - May 18 7 $14.85 4 Marble Canyon June 22 - Sept. 3 61 $20.80 Open dates are weather dependent. Arrive early - sites assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. FULL H-U = full hook-up • DIS ACC = disabled access • INTERP PROG = Interpretive program FIRE PERMIT REQUIRED where fireboxes and firewood are provided. Boil water advisories may be posted. CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS can be made for the BLUE campgrounds. To make a reservation, visit the 24-hour web service at www.pccamping.ca or dial toll free 1-877-737-3783 (1-877-RESERVE) (12 hr/day) TTY: 1-866-787-6221. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Redstreak Campground Beginning on April 12, 2007, the Campsite Reservation System will accept reservations for stays between June 11 and Sep- tember 3, 2007, inclusive. To make a reservation, visit the 24-hour Internet service at www.pccamping.ca or dial toll free 1-877-737-3783 (1-877-RE- SERVE) (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), TTY: 1-866-787-6221

Note on fire season Fire plays an important role in the life of a forest. Fires clear old growth, turning leaves and dead wood into instant fertilizer. With the sun-saturated and nutrient-rich soil being exposed, plants rapidly grow back, providing abundant food for song- birds and wildlife. The burned out standing trees become havens for insects that feed woodpeckers and other small creatures. The also trees provide shelter, nesting sites, and perches for wildlife.

Caution watch for falling trees on trails that lie within burned forest areas. Take heed of posted notices at affected trailheads and take appropriate precautions.

- 20 - Yoho National Park Map of the park & town of Field

T HE G WAPTA R E A Established in 1886, this park ICEFIELD T Y D O IV H boasts amazing waterfalls and Gordon ID O GL E 28 peaks that rise to over 3,000 Des Poilus A C ur Pass meters in height. Taken from I o ER Balf GLA DES POILUS the word meaning awe CIE R Yoho Balfour and wonder, Yoho is filled with Peak breathtaking vistas. Twin Falls McArthur Isolated Size: 1,310 sq km (507 sq mi) Laughing WAPUTIK Peak Falls To JASPER ass ICEFIELD Amiskwi P NATIONAL iver I oho R DALY PARK C

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1 Y�����������������������oho National Park Visi� railway in North America, the 6 Natural Bridge tor Centre have remedied the situation. See the exhibits here that illustrate how the tunnels function. E E 3 km (5 minutes) west of Field At the turn-off to Field 4 Wapta Falls A natural rock bridge that arches over • Parks Canada: 250-343-6783 and the . Travel Alberta information services • : displays

• Friends of Yoho: gift shop 22 km (30 minutes) west of Field. The 7 Emerald Lake April 1 to April 29, 9 am - 4 pm turn off it accessible to eastbound traffic only. April 30 to June 21, 9 am - 5 pm E Meaning “river” in the Stoney people’s June 22 to September 2, 9 am - 7 pm Sioux language, this area is a short September 3 to September 15, 9 am - 5 pm drive from Highway #1. Take the 2.4 km trail to the falls (45 min one way). 11 km (15 min) from Field. September 16 to March 31, 2008, 9 am - 4 pm A 5.2 (2 hr) trail circles the lake. Be sure to see the Burgess Shale display in the picnic area. 2 Town of Field Yoho Valley Road

MOST SERVICES Speed limit: 20 – 60 km/hr (12 – 37 mph) 27 kms west of Lake Louise, AB Open from June to early October as weather permits. Población: 250 habitantes This 13 km road is steep and has tight Population: 250 switchbacks that can be dangerous in A quaint alpine town filled with flower inclement weather. Leave trailers in gardens. the parking lot across from Monarch Campground.

1 Trans-Canada Highway 5 Speed limit: 90 km/hr (55 mph)

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17 km (25 minutes) from Field Closed from October to June to motor 3 Spiral Tunnels Viewpoint vehicles. and Na� tional Historic Site Takakkaw means “magnificent” in the Cree language. As one of the highest waterfalls in Canada, visitors can easily E walk to the base and chose several popular hikes around the area. 8 km (15 min) east of Field Closed from October to April Completed in 1909, these tunnels Emerald Lake Road reduced the original perilous railway of 4.5% to 2.2%. Once consid- Speed limit: 50 km/hr (30 mph) ered the most dangerous grade of any Open year-round

- 22 - Yoho National Park: Special Programs and Events · Evening Programs Discover insights into the park’s natural wonders with a Parks Canada Interpreter. · Kicking Horse Campground Theatre Interpretive Program – July and August. · Roving Interpreters Parks Canada staff are ready to answer your questions and share stories at major points of interest throughout the park. Events Celebrate Parks Day July 21! Check at information centres for details.

Y O H O N A T I O N A L P A R K C A M P G R O U N D S OPEN DATES # FLUSH DRY SHOW SANI DIS FIRE INTERP FEES SITES TOILET TOILET -ERS DUMP ACC PITS PROG 1 Hoodoo Creek CLOSED 2 Monarch April 30 - May 11 44 $16.80 June 1 - Sept. 3 3 Kicking Horse May 11 - Oct. 4 88 $25.75 4 Takakkaw Falls June 22 - Sept. 28 35 $16.80 (walk-in) road closed Oct. 1 Open dates are weather dependent. Arrive early-sites assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. FULL H-U = full hook-up • DIS ACC = disabled access • INTERP PROG = Interpretive program FIRE PERMIT REQUIRED where fireboxes and firewood are provided. Boil water advisories may be posted.

Fossils of the Burgess Shale

The Burgess Shale allows visitors to experience the 510 million year-old remains of more than 120 species of marine animals. The are so amazingly preserved that they have allowed scientists to study what the ancient creatures ate just before they died! To protect such an important scientific resource, access toW alcott’s Quarry and the Trilobite Beds is with a guide only. The hikes are long and strenuous and are limited to 15 people at a time. Let by licensed guides, the hikes are offered from early July through mid September, as weather permits. For schedules, fees, and reservations, contact the Yoho-Burgess Shale Foundation at 1 800 343-3006. Fossils of the Burgess Shale can be seen in the Yoho Visitor Centre. Interpretive displays can also be seen outside the Centre and at the Emerald Lake picnic area. Note: Collecting fossils anywhere in the national parks is against the law.

Lake O’Hara This sensitive area is both exquisite and fragile. To preserve the , there is a limited amount of people who may use the bus service to the lake. Bicycles are not permitted. There is no limit, however, to the number of people who may hike the 11 km (7 mi) trail to the lake.

- 23 - Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks Map of the parks & surrounding areas

These two parks are linked by Emergency (police, fire, ambulance): 911 the Trans-Canada Highway. TTY: 1-866-787-6221 With their steep terrain and lush vegetation, the parks are located Mount Revelstoke Nation� right in the heart of the Colum- al Park bia Mountains. Established in 1914, this 260 sq km park has road access to the top of a mountain Mount Revelstoke and Glacier crowned with meadows. Box 350 Glacier National Park Revelstoke, BC Established in 1886, this 1,350 sq km has V0E 2S0 over 400 glaciers covering one tenth of its area. Park Emergencies: 1-877-852-3100

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1 Meadows in the Sky shed. Theatre, exhibits about railway Canada’s railway history. Parkway history, avalanches and wildlife are available for visitors. 7 Illecillewaet / Asulkan Valleys E December - April, 7 am - 5 pm

May - June 13, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Speed limit: 50 km/hr (30 mph) June 14 - September 3, 7:30 am - 8 pm The road is open from May to October 66 km (50 minutes) east of Revelstoke in the lower elevations and July to September 4 - October, CLOSED for construc- September to the summit. Trailers and tion Several hikes begin here. Explore the mountaineering routes that were buses are not permitted. Park your November, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Closed Tues- opened more than a century ago. trailer near the park entrance. Moun- day. & Wednesday tain top shuttle service is available from 10 am to 4 pm daily from mid-July 8 to late September. The road is locked 4 Skunk Cabbage Trail Beaver / Copperstain each evening. The parkway is left un- Valleys plowed in the winter, making the first 8 km trackset for cross-country skiers. E Ski-touring terrain lies beyond.

28 km (25 minutes) east of Revelstoke Here you will drive from rainforest to 79 km (1 hr) east of Revelstoke This 1.2-km (30 min) interpretive sub-alpine meadowlands. The narrow This is the jumping-off point for foot boardwalk trail loops through the Co- road switchbacks 26 km up Mount Rev- access to the interior of Glacier Na- lumbia Mountains wetlands where you elstoke to the summit, with an eleva- tional Park. Walk the approximately will find excellent bird watching. tion of 1,938 m. 16 km or more via Grizzly Creek and

Copperstain Creek to arrive at the

beautiful alpine meadows find on Bald 5 Hemlock Grove Trail 2 Nels Nelsen Historic Mountain. Ski Jump

E E 54 km (40 min) east of Revelstoke Here you will find an exhibit pavilion Este sendero explicativo de 0.4 km celebrating international (10 This 0.4 km (10 min) interpretive from the years 1915 to 1971. Hike from boardwalk winds through an ancient the Railway Museum in Revelstoke or stand of western hemlock trees. Per- the Nels Nelsen Historic Area on Mead- sons with mobility needs and visual ows In the Sky Parkway. impairment will feel comfortable ex- ploring the dense rainforest.

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69 km (52 minutes) east of Revelstoke; 63 km (45 minutes) east of Revelstoke 72 km (55 minutes) west of Golden Allow at least one hour for a 1.6-km The architecture here imitates the loop through this National Historic Site structure of an 1880s railway snow- where you will learn about some of

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Mount Revelstoke National Park Special Programs and Events: · Chickadee Nature Festival in late May · Celebrate the Summit Monday of the August long weekend. Check at information centres for details. Near Mount Revelstoke National Park Revelstoke Museum and Archives: 250-837-3067. Open year-round. Revelstoke Railway Museum: 250-837-6060. Open year-round. · Interpretive Programs Regularly scheduled short strolls and evening programs from Illecillewaet Campground July and August. · Exhibits Watch for self-guided opportunities as you travel through Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks. You will find a vari- ety of self-guided trails and exhibits to explore at your own pace. Look for the E SYMBOL.

G L A C I E R N A T I O N A L P A R K C A M P G R O U N D S OPEN DATES # FULL ELEC FLUSH DRY SHOW SANI DIS FIRE INTERP FEES SITES H-U ONLY TOILET TOILET -ERS DUMP ACC PITS PROG 1 Illecillewaet June 28 - Oct. 8 60 $20.80 2 Loop Brook July 1 - Sept. 3 20 $20.80 3 Mount Sir Donald July 1 - Sept. 3 15 $14.85 Open dates are weather dependent. Arrive early - sites on a first-come, first-served basis. FULL H-U = full hook-up • DIS ACC = disabled access • INTERP PROG = Interpretive program FIRE PERMIT REQUIRED where fireboxes and firewood are provided. Boil water advisories may be posted.

GLACIER NAtIONAL PARk Note on avalanche hazards: Glacier National Park is the site of the world’s largest mobile avalanche control program. All avalanche paths facing the Trans-Canada Highway and the line are closed to skiing as the chutes are cleared by using explo- sives. Some of the closed areas can be entered with a special permit that is issued on days when the park’s avalanche fore- caster has determined that the area does not need avalanche control. Permits and avalanche bulletins are available at the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre. Call 250-837-MTNS or 1-800-667-1105 for more information.

• All backcountry winter destinations in Glacier require travel throughout avalanche terrain. • Conditions at higher elevations may be very different from those at the trailhead. Explosive shells may be fired at the slopes near the Trans-Canada Highway at any time.

Rogers Pass National Historic Site Located in the , the challenging terrain made it difficult to find a route for the Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1882, surveyor A.B. Rogers found the 1,323 metre pass to be suitable for passage. The pass, named after Rogers, was steep and vulnerable to avalanches, forcing the railway to create tunnels beneath it. The opened in 1916. Once the Trans Canada Highway was completed in 1962, it formed a part of the national highway system. Guided historical walks are offered in July and August.

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Waterton Lakes National Park Created in 1895, this is the Canadian part of the world’s first International Peace Park. W ith its prairies, lakes, mountains and rich variety of flora and fauna, the park spans 505 km (195 sq mi).

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Entrance Parkway – # 5 3 Red Rock Canyon Park in Montana, USA, the area in- cludes the Waterton-Glacier Interna- Speed limit: 80 km/hr (50 mph) – 30 km/ tional Peace Park, which was created in hr (20 mph) in the Townsite 1932 and designated a World Heritage Site in 1995. Follow the parkway 8 km to Waterton A short trail circles the canyon’s colour- townsite. Enjoy scenic views of the ful rock layers and clear sparkling Waterton Lakes chain, along with the stream. The trail continues 1.2 km to a valley and its wildlife. view of Blakiston Falls. Stop for information at the Visitor Cen- tre (mid-May to mid-Oct) or the Opera- tions Building (mid-Oct to mid-May). Akamna Parkway

Speed limit: 50 km/hr (30 mph) 1 The This narrow road is 16 km long and winds through a scenic mountain val- ley. The area is closed to vehicles from Little Prairie Picnic Site to during the winter months.

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1927 by the Great Northern Railway. 4 Enjoy a spectacular view of Upper First Oil Well in Western and surrounding peaks. Canada The site is closed in Winter.

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rates ’s first producing MOST SERVICES oil well. No gas or groceries available in winter Visit the International Peace Park Pavil- ion, near the marina, and photograph 5 Cameron Lake Cameron Falls, with some of the oldest exposed rock in the Canadian Rockies. E

Red Rock Parkway Discover life in the ‘Snow Forest’ at Speed limit: 50 km/hr (30 mph) lakeside exhibits and trails.

Here you will travel from the prairie into the mountains, with a plethora of Cl�������������������iff Mountain Park� wildlife along the way. Open to motor way - #6 vehicles from May 1 to Oct 31, the 15 km parkway is extremely narrow and Speed limit: 80 km/hr (50 mph) may not be fit for large buses or RVs. Linking Waterton to Glacier National

- 28 - Waterton Lakes National Park Special Programs and Events: · Street Theatre Programs Near the Heritage Centre on Thursday and Sunday afternoons. · Interpretive Programs At the Falls Theatre and five nights a week at Crandell Campground. Joint a Canadian Park Interpreter and an American Park Ranger on a day-long International Peace Park hike, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Reserve in advance at the Visitor Centre.. Interpreters are often on hand at Red Rock Canyon and Cameron Lake to answer your questions and share interesting stories.

W A T E R T O N L A K E S N A T I O N A L P A R K C A M P G R O U N D S OPEN DATES # FULL UNS FLUSH DRY SHOW SANI DIS FIRE INTERP FEES SITES H-U TOILET TOILET -ERS DUMP ACC PITS PROG 1 Waterton Townsite May - Oct. 238 95 143 $25.75-$35.65 2 Crandell Mountain mid-May - Labour Day 129 129 $20.80 3 mid-May - mid-Sept. 24 24 $14.85 mid-May - mid-Sept. $4.95/person 4 Pass Creek Winter late Oct. - early May 8 8 no charge Open dates are weather dependent. Arrive early - sites assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. FULL H-U = full hook-up • UNS = unserviced • INTERP PROG = Interpretive program FIRE PERMIT REQUIRED where fireboxes and firewood are provided. Boil water advisories may be posted. CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS can be made for the BLUE campgrounds. To make a reservation, visit the 24-hour web service at www.pccamping.ca or dial toll free 1-877-737-3783 (1-877-RESERVE) (12 hr/day) TTY: 1-866-787-6221. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

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