Adventure Adviser: Besides grizzlies, caribou and elk, Banff National Park-Canada’s first- is home to over 1,000 miles of hikeable trails. The park encompasses the towns of Banff and, just a tad to ...

The view of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise from the lower slopes of Fairview Mountain. (Terry Richard/The Oregonian) The trail up Fairview Mountain in Banff National Park. LAKE LOUISE Keep this hike ...

Alberta’s alpine lakes are superior. It’s controversial, I know, but Colorado can’t be the best at everything. And it’s good to get out of the state sometimes, even if you’re staying within the Rocky ...

Ah, for a return to the glory days of mountain tourism _ the 1890s _ when society folk from Philadelphia arrived by train in June and didn't leave Alberta's Banff National Park until September. This ...

Canmore, Alberta • Canada’s stretch of the Rocky Mountains is an outdoor paradise with something for everyone: upscale resorts surrounded by jagged mountains, isolated hikes offering an escape from ...

When finely ground particles of rock known as glacial flour or silt suspend in rivers or lakes, the phenomenon gives rise to a truly spectacular sight: turquoise waters that appear almost fantastical.

Canada is a country defined by its epic natural beauty. From rugged coastlines and glacial lakes to towering mountains and charming old towns, every province and territory offers a slice of the ...