Canadian Rockies Town & City Reviews

Pass through the Gateway to the Rockies and let the adventure begin, this is Kicking Horse Country where a whole world of outdoor adventure and recreation converges around the exciting mountain community of Golden, B.C.

The magnificence of the Alberta Rockies defies description. You could visit a thousand times and they will always look different from before, but always spectacular. The Rockies are a year round attraction, no matter what season you visit in, you can be assured that you will have a tremendous time.

The gorgeous British Columbia Rockies (The B.C. Rockies) are home to four of Canada's National Parks - Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke. As well as being a beautiful area for summer vacations, it has outstanding facilities for many sorts of winter activities.

There is a place in Western Canada where massive glaciers jut from the landscape, piercing the clouds above and cradling the emerald green lakes below. A place where these snowcapped giants have towered over the land for more than 100 million years. It's where the great Canadian Rockies meet the expansive Albertan Prairies, and it's where Banff was established more than 100 years ago.

Nestled in Bow Valley, along the banks of the Bow River, Canmore is an outdoor adventure paradise embraced by the front ranges of Alberta's majestic Rockies. Superbly located on the east edge of the famous Banff National Park and just north of beautiful Kananaskis Country, this true mountain village is in the thick of the wild, and is only about an hour from Calgary International Airport. Needless to say, the town sees a lot of visitors and temporary residents, attracted by the wealth of outdoor adventures waiting in the mountains and on the river.

As the sun slowly sets over Fernie, the shadow of the Ghost Rider appears on Mount Hosmer—just one of the reminders of an “Indian curse” that plagued the valley for decades. But despite this curse, to which many of the town's catastrophes are attributed, Fernie has transformed itself into a prosperous, albeit smaller, tourist haven. Best known for its ski resort with some of the deepest powder around, Fernie is a four-season destination that also offers legendary fishing, mountain biking, golfing and hiking. And while there is large-scale resort accommodations, chain restaurants and condo developments, a significant portion of Fernie remains untouched by the modern world.

With towering peaks keeping watch and natural beauty at every corner, the park community of Jasper has become known as one of Canada’s premiere vacation destinations. Located right in the heart Jasper National Park, the Jasper Townsite is a base for visitors wanting to explore the largest of the Canadian Rockies’ parks

Kananaskis, also known as Kananaskis Country, is a destination where year round activities, adventures and inspiring natural beauty make an indelible impression on those who visit. In the summer alpine meadows spill down the craggy peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Campers, hikers and bikers drawn into the rugged peaceful surroundings are met by countryside bejeweled with crystal icy rivers, fresh alpine air, and meadows that teem with brilliant wild flowers. Winter brings skiers and other adventurers who derive great pleasure in the white frozen beauty of the Rockies.

With the 1988 Winter Olympics, Kananaskis Country received a lot of press. Containing the sites for both the Nordic and alpine events, the games suddenly introduced millions of people to an area that had once been solely the realm of Albertan’s.

The resort town of Kimberley is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada, nestled between the Purcell and B.C. Rockies. Once known only as a simple mining town, Kimberley has transformed itself into a thriving community with a steady tourist stream. Its proximity to lakes and rivers make for some of the best fishing, canoeing and rafting in the area. Due to the mountainous terrain, there is wealth of challenging golf courses and hiking trails, as well as world-class skiing at Kimberley Alpine Resort. Known for its European flair and Bavarian theme, Kimberley was named the Bavarian City of the Rockies in the early 1970s.

Home to the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the first North American ski jump and a gold rush that was worth about 3 million dollars, the community of Revelstoke is a place that celebrates its diverse past and present. Surrounded by mountains and the world’s only temperate inland rainforest, Revelstoke is also an all season destination that offers

Thompson-Okanagan is a region of great variety. People who live here can't imagine why anyone would want to go anywhere else, and after a visit you may ask yourself the same question.

The province of Alberta is often recognized by its most prominent geographical features: the cascading Rocky Mountains, which rise out of the ground like a stairway to the sun, and the vast prairies, home to generations of farmers and agricultural development. These two features are merged together in the southwestern-most corner of the province at Waterton Lakes National Park.