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IndePaes and sectins the ide

Page 1 Legend

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

Pages 4, 5 Road reports (driving the Rockies)

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

Pages 8-10 The National Parks o Canada: Jasper National Park

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

Pages 13-15 Ban National Park (map o the park & surrounding areas)

Pages 16, 17 Village o Lake Louise (the village & surrounding areas)

Pages 17-20 Kootenay National Park (the park & Radium Hot Springs Village)

Pages 21-23 Yoho National Park (map o the park & town o Field)

Pages 24-26 Mount Revelstoke & Glacier National Parks (the parks & surrounding area

Pages 27-29 Waterton Lakes National Park (map o the park & surrounding area
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L E G E N D

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Park information centre

Point of interest

Warden office

Exhibit

Disabled access

Viewpoint

Hot springs

Hiking

Biking

Horse riding

Canoeing

Swimming

Cross country skiing

Ski area

Skating

Campground

Playground

Picnic tables

Picnic shelter

Hostel

Accomodation

Sani-dump

RV park

Train station

Bus station

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Backcountry hutIce tours

Trekking

Fishing

Gondola

Resto / meals

Gas station

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Golfing

Hospital

Parking

Restrooms

Wheelchair/accesible

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Thins t remeber

Now that you have decided to visit theCanadian Rockies, you are about to em-bark on a true love aair with breathtak-ing scenery, interesting historical sites,magnicent national parks, and some othe riendliest people on the planet.

As you travel through Canadas speciallocales, you will nd yoursel in a worldo discovery and adventure, where eachnew vista can open your eyes to a newstory. Here in the Canadian Rockies, youwill experience the vastness o nature,where fora and auna thrives in sur-roundings that speak o a history that

goes ar, ar back in time.When traveling through the CanadianRockies, it is important to treat yoursurroundings with care. Here are a ewthings to remember as you enjoy youradventure:

It is against the law to disturb wildlife.This includes touching, enticing, orharassing animals in any orm.

Feeding wildlife is prohibited.

If you travel with pets, they must beleashed.

Disable any rearms that you may becarrying.

Leave all natural elements where theyare. This includes fowers, rocks, or arti-acts such as antlers.

Do not leave grati or any other typeo mark on anything.

If you see anyone violating park regula-tions, please call the Park Warden at:

1-888-WARDENS 927-3367

Please report all sightings o bears,wolves, or cougars to the nearest parkwarden or to the inormation centre.Make sure you report any aggressivebehavior shown by any animal, no mat-ter how small. Some wildlie species aremonitored or research and saety pur-poses, so this inormation is important.

Driving in the mountains:

With all the beautiul scenery that willsurround you along with the abundanceo visible wildlie, it can be easy to be-

come distracted. The most dangerousactivity in Canadian parks is driving, so

please be attentive when on park roads.Observe speed limits and pull over tothe designated pull-out areas when youwish to ully appreciate the sites.

Speed limits are:

90 km/hr (56 mph) on major roads

60 km/hr (37mph) on secondary roads

Wildlie along the roadside:

With such an abundance o wildlie it isimportant to remain alert while drivingso as to avoid accidents. Here are a ewtips or a sae and responsible journey:

Stay alert, even when a highway isenced. Although ences have reducedwildlie deaths, some animals may climbor jump over or burrow underneaththem.

Be extra careful around the sunrise andsunset hours. These are the times whenanimals are most active.

At night, watch for the shining eyeso animals. Try to scan ahead or their

movements so that you can give them awide berth.

If you spot one animal, there are mostlikely more nearby.

If you see an animal by the road, slowdown and warn other motorists byfashing your hazard lights.

Watch for reduced speed limits of 70km/hr (43 mph) on major roads. This in-dicates areas where animals have beenstruck and killed.

Wildlie in the parks:

When hiking or camping in the parks,there are several rules that will ensurethat both you and the animals that livein the area stay sae. Always remem-ber that the animals live in the area tosurvive and as visitors in their habitat,we must always be respectul o theirhabits and cognizant o how we sharetheir space. Ask park sta about wildliesaety and how you can help to main-tain it, or read the Parks Canada wildlie

publications ound at www.pc.gc.ca

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these res: Nr gi ildlif fd, including

birds

Human ood is unhealthy or wildlie

Acclimating wild animals to human

ood can make them become aggres-

sive

Alays kp a saf distanc frm

wildlie

Use binoculars or a telephoto lens or a

closer view o animals

Stay at least 100 metres (10 bus

lngths) aay frm bars, ls, and

cougars

Kp a halthy rspct fr ildlif, gi-

ing them the space that they need to

eel comortable

Sal all garbag in ildlif-prf bins

Nr la fd utsid hr it can

be reached by wild animals

Nr la yur pt unattndd

outside as it can be considered ood by

bars, cugars, and cyts

Dr, lk, and ms can b unpr-

dictabl, spcially fmals ith thir

young and males during the mating

season (September through Novem-

ber). Stay the recommended distance

away rom these animals to avoid

potential attacks.

Dgs can b attackd by dr and lk

protecting their young. Make sure tha

hn yu alk yur dg, yu kp it

closely leashed. Stay well away rom

dr and lk as thy may attack, n

when not provoked.

Caribu ill ract strngly t dgs

because they resemble their main

Saet res in the Rcies

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prdatr, th lf. T rduc a cari-

bous stress and increase its chance or

surial, many aras ithin th parks

have been closed to dogs. Check with

Parks Canada to see where you can

bring your pet.

Rmmbr that ls, cyts, and

cougars are carnivores. The chance o

these animals approaching a human

is slight, but if yu d cm in cntact

ith n f thm, snd a clar mssag

that you are not prey:

Pick up small childrn immdiatly.

Fac th animal and rtrat slly. D

not run or play dead.

Maintain stady y cntact ith th

animal.

Try t appar biggr by hlding yur

arms or an object over your head.

If th animal cntinus t apprach,

dtr an attack by ylling, aing a

stick or throwing rocks.

If yu ar attackd, ght back. Hit th

animal with a heavy stick or a rock.

Bears along the roadside

If yu s a bar nar th radsid, d

nt stp. If bars bcm t accus-

tmd t sing ppl, n hn

thy ar in hicls, thy bgin t ls

their natural ear o humans. When

this happns, thy bgin t ls thir

wildness and instead may develop

behavioral patterns that can jeopardize

their survival. Habituated bears can

bcm incrasingly aggrssi, hich

necessitates the need to destroy them

or public saety reasons.

Driving by a bear without stopping can

help save the bears lie.

Bears in the parks

When you are in Canadian Rocky

Muntain parks, yu ar in grizzly and

black bear country. Protecting these

magnicnt basts is as much yur

responsibility as those who tend the

parks. It is rar that bars ill attack

humans in th muntain parks, but tfl cndnt, thr ar crtain things

you need to know.

Tral in grups. Grups f fur r

more are the least likely to be attacked.

Lk fr frsh bar drippings, dig-

gings, r pa prints.

Mak nis t lt bars kn that

you are coming. Shout or sing loudly

as their hearing is no better than ours.

This gives them time to move away.

Kp yur dg n a lash at all tims.

Nr apprach a bar. Stay at last

100 metres away.

B xtra cautius frm lat July t

mid-Sptmbr, hich is brry sasn.

Berries are a bears avorite ood.

If yu d ncuntr a bar hr ar

some lie-saving tips to remember:

Back aay slly. Nr run. Stay calm and m dcisily. This

will indicate that you are not a threat.

Spak t th bar in a nrmal tn f

voice. This helps to identiy you as a

human while satisying his/her curios-

ity.

If yu ar in a grup, bunch up r jin

other nearby hikers.

La th ara r ait until th bar

moves away. Always leave the bear

with an escape route.

It is xtrmly rar fr a bar t attack

a person with its claws or teeth. Even i

an encounter looks potentially aggres-

si, usually th bar ill m aay.If a bar ds attack, it ill b bcaus

the bear eels deensive or because its

behavior has become predatory.

If th bar is fling dfnsi it is usu-

ally because it has been surprised. He

or she may have been protecting or

eeding cubs and sees you as a direct

threat.

If yu ha pppr spray, us it ac-

cording to instructions. If a bar maks cntact, play dad.

Usually this is enough or the bear to

decide to walk away.

Li n yur stmach ith yur lgs

apart, making it dicult fr th bar t

fip you over.

Kp yur backpack n t prtct

your back.

Cr th back f yur had and nck

with your hands.

If a dfnsi attack lasts mr than

t minuts, th bar may ha shiftd

t a prdatry psitin. In this cas,

ght back! It is ry rar that a bar

will stalk and attack you along a trail or

attack yu at night in yur tnt. If this

should happen:

Climb a tr r try t scap int a car

or building.

If yu cant scap, d nt play dad.

Us pppr spray and d hatr

it takes to let the bear know you are

tough and will not give in.

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Rad reprtsDriin the Rcies

With rapidly changing weather

conditions, along with periodicavalanches, mudslides, or accidents,

it is important to check for road

and weather conditions as often as

possible. It is best to expect winter

driving conditions at all times of the

year, including summer.

Winter driving tips Expect snow and ice on park roadways

Drive slowly. Posted speeds are for drypavement, not snowy or icy suraces.

Do not use cruise control when condi-

tions are icy.

Watch out for black ice, an extremely

thin layer o ice that is almost impossible

to see on dark road surfaces. Be espe-

cially careul on bridge decks.

Make sure your vehicle is equipped

with high-quality snow tires or tirechains.

Keep a shovel, ashlight, blanket, ad-

ditional warm clothing, and ood in your

vehicle in case o emergency.

Make sure your cell phone is charged.

Never stop in posted avalanche zones.

In case of emergency

If you need emergency assIstance for any reason, cal l the followIng numbers:Banff, Jaspr, Lak Luis Ktnay, and Yh: 91 1 (or more ino visit www.jaspernationalpark.com and www.kootenaynationalpark.com)

Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke: 1-877-852-3100

Waterton: 1-800-642-3810 (or more ino visit www.canadianrockies.net )

Be aware that cell phone coverage in mountain parks can be unreliable.

Gasoline all townsites (in Waterton, mid-April toearly October only)

Castle Mountain Village

Rogers Pass

Saskatchewan Crossing (April to Octo-ber)

Propane Canmore(www.canmorekananaskis.com)

Jasper (www.jaspernationalpark.com)

Lake Louise

Revelstoke

Rogers Pass

Saskatchewan Crossing (April to Octo-ber)

Waterton

Diesel Ban (www.bannationalpark.com)

Canmore

(www.canmorekananaskis.com)

Field

Jasper (www.jaspernationalpark.com)

Lake Louise

Revelstoke

Rogers Pass

Saskatchewan Crossing (April to Octo-

ber)

Mountain Hazards

Though all outdoor activities come wita degree o risk, the mountains come

with their own set o hazards. With

steep and unstable terrain, changeabl

weather patterns, and icy cold water, it

best to keep the ollowing guidelines

mind to ensure saety:

Stay on the trail.

Heed all warning signs.

Stay behind safety fences.

Be aware of wet rocks, which can bevery slippery.

Stay away from the edges of clis,

especially when near wateralls, stream

and canyons.

Mountain lakes and rivers are ex-

tremely cold, even during the summer

months. If you fall into the water, hypo

thermia can set in quickly, so proceed

with caution.

If you are wading through a stream a

the water goes over your knees, turnback. Streams are oten switer than

they seem and can sweep you away

without notice.

Watch for falling rocks when you are

steep elevations.

High elevation trails can be covered

in snow or ice deep into the summer

months. Walk with care.

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Mountain trails become more chal-

lenging as you climb higher. If you are

uncertain o the terrain or i you eel

tired or weak, turn back.

More saety tips

Register with Parks Canada when you

are about to take a mountain trail. Signout beore the trip and then drop o the

second part o the orm when you re-

turn. This way the authorities know you

are out and can watch or you or rescue

you i you have not returned within a

reasonable amount o time.

Tell friends where you are going and

you will be back.

Do not travel alone. When traveling,

stay together.

Bring a map, water, food, and extra

clothing when you set out.

Bring appropriate gear in the event

that you need to stay out overnight. If

you are lost, a search and rescue can

take time.

Weather conditions

Mountain weather is predictably unpre-

dictable. Expect rain, snow, and even

reezing temperatures any time o the

year, including summer. Be preparedas you take your journey by ollowing

these tips:

Dress in layers so that you can add or

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 yoursel in avalanche country!

Thousands o avalanches occur every

year in mountain parks, and everything

and everyone is aected. Highways, ski

resorts, and backcountry areas are all

subject to the whims o alling snow, so

make sure you check with local weather

reports which include avalanche bul-

letins and mappings. Though all ski

resorts provide avalanche control inside

their boundaries, once you leave these

designated areas, you are on your own.

If you plan to explore backcountry areas,

make sure you are properly equipped.

Highway travel

Parks Canada is responsible or a high

level o avalanche control in order to

keep highways sae. Pay attention to all

signs that warn o avalanche activity.

Proessional guides

If you wish to try backcountry skiing

and have no experience, it is advised to

hire a proessional certied guide who

is licensed to operate in the mountain

parks. For more information, talk to

Parks Canada sta at any park inorma-

tion centre or visit www.pc.gc.ca/ava-

lanche

Custodial groups

Special regulations apply to organized

youth groups that wish to enjoy back-

country exploration. Group leaders

must have a thorough understanding o

all rules.

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BANFF PARk MuSEuM NHSC

91 Baf Aeue

Baf AB

403-762-1558

Observe Bans wildlife up close

See more than 5,000 specimens

Experience the hands-on discovery

room

Visit Canadas oldest National ParkBuilding

Other serices

Information/Interpretive attendants on

duty; washrooms in Central Park; ample

bus and car parking nearby

Summer hours

Mid-May to late September: 10 am to

6 pm

Regularly scheduled tours (summer

only)

The rest o the year

1 pm to 5 pm

Closed December 25-26 and January 1

Entrance fees charged.

Fot more io isit:

www.bannationalpark.com

CAvE AND BASIN NHSC

311 Cae Aeue

Baf AB

403-762-1566

Explore a thermal springs cave

Discover the unique hot springs wildlife

Visit the emerald-coloured reecting

pool

Take advantage of the interpretive

boardwalk trails, extensive exhibits,

tours and videos

Other serices

ample parking; disabled access; a caf

is open during the summer; picnic tables

behind the site and at Sundance Canyon

Summer hours

Mid-May to late September: 9:00 am to 6

pm every day.

The rest o the year

Monday to Friday: 11:00 am to 4 pm

Weekends: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Closed December 25-26 and January 1


RoCky MouNTAIN HouSE NHSC

6 km west o Rocky Moutai House, AB

o Highway 11A

403-845-2412

Watch for wildlife as you exploreriverside trails to the sites o our ur

trade orts

Visit the Mtis tent to try your hand

at ur trade skills

See our plains bison, and imagine the

great herds o the past

Enjoy interpretive programs and

hands on demonstrations

Laugh and sing along with the David

Thompson Puppet ShowOther serices

Interpretive staff on duty; wash-

rooms; git shop; ample bus and car

parking on-site; picnic area; walk-in

camping.

Hours

May 19 to Labour Day: 10 am 5 pm

daily


BAR u RANCH NHSC

Box 168

Logiew, AB

T0L 1H0

403-395-3044 or 1-888-773-8888

Experience western hospitality at its

best

Climb aboard our horse drawn wagon

and tour through the historic site

Immerse yourself in stories of ranching

pioneers

Hands-on activities take you back to

the ranch lie o yesteryear

Walk the very rangeland that the giants

o the west walked

Other serices

Visitor centre, restaurant, gift shop,

washrooms, picnic area and ample park-

ing - interpretive sta on duty.Hours

May 27 to October 8: 9 am to 5 pm

daily


Special rates for families and groups.

Groups should reserve in advance.

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JASPER MuNICIPAlITyThe town of Jasper is a friendly commu-nity in the heart of Jasper National Park.

Population: 4,643

yElloWHEAD HIgHWAy

Speed limit: 90 km/hr (55 mph)This scenic highway stretches east towest across Jasper National Park. On theway there are three historic site plaques:Jasper House, Henry House, and Yellow-head pass.

Drive with care and watch for reducedspeed limits in areas frequented bywildlie.

HIgHWAy 93AThis is a scenic route that leads to MountEdith Cavell in summer and the Marmot

Basin Ski Area in winter. Note that fromlate October to mid-May a portion o theroad is closed to vehicles, making way orcross-country skiing tracks.

THE ICEFIElDS PARkWAySpeed limit: 90 km/hr (55 mph)

One o the most scenic drives in theregion, the parkway spans 230 km alongsome o the most breathtaking vistasin the Canadian Rockies. With its highaltitude terrain, the road was createdbetween 1931 and 1940 by unemployed

men from the Great Depression.

Watch or reduced speed limits wherewildlie is prevalent. With severe andunpredictable driving conditions, snowtires or chains are required during winterweather. There are no services rom No-vember to March. No commercial trucksare allowed and a park pass is requiredor travel.

MouNT EDITH CAvEll29 km (30 min) rom Jasper

In 1916, the peak was named after the

WWI war heroine, Edith Cavell. Access toMount Edith Cavell is between mid-Juneto mid-October, depending on snowconditions. Trailers are not permitted onthe road and vehicles longer than 6m arenot recommended.

ATHABASCA FAllS30 km (30 min) rom Jasper

With its 23-metre waterall, AthabascaFalls has the most powerful ow of all the

alls ound in any o the Canadian Rockiesmountain parks

SuNWAPTA FAllS55 km (40 min) rom Jasper

The mountaineer A.P. Coleman namedthese falls in 1892. The name Sunwaptais the Stoney Indian word meaningturbulent.

ColuMBIA ICEFIElD ANDICEFIElD CENTRE103 km (75 min) rom Jasper

Here you will nd glacial tours and exhib-its as well as a hiking trail that takes youto the Athabasca Glacier.

For more information on glaciers, pleasecontact:

Parks Canada Information Desk

780-852-6288May 1 to June 13, 9 am - 5 pm

June 14 to Sept 2, 9 am - 6 pm

Sept 3 to Oct 15 9 am - 5 pm

Oct 16 closed for the season

Ice Explorer Tours1-877-423-7433

April 1 to Sept 30, 9 am 5 pm

Oct 1 to Oct 15, 10 am 5 pm

Guided Ice Walks

1-800-565-7547June 1 to Sept 3

PoCAHoNTAS MINE INTERPRETIvE TRAIl4 km (50 min) rom Jasper

In 1910, with the discovery of coal inthe area, a second community in JasperNational Park was created. The miningtown o Pocahontas still has remnantsof its past. Enjoy the forest as you roamaround the ruins.

MIETTE HoTSPRINgS61 km (1 hour) rom Jasper1-800-767-1611

Towels, bathing suits, and lockers or rentwith a restaurant on site.

May 17 to June 22 and Sept 4 to Oct 8,

Daily 10:30 am - 9 pm

June 23, 2007 to Sept 3,

Daily 8:30 am - 10:30 pm

Los horarios pueden cambiar.

MIETTE RoADSpeed limit: 60 km/hr (37 mph)

MAlIgNE vAllEy RoADSpeed limit: 60 km/hr (37 mph)

With its 50-metre deep canyon, a stun-

ning lake that disappears down sinkhole, and a plethora o wildlie, it is a pleasureto travel along this scenic Canadian Rockies route.

MAlIgNE CANyoN11.5 km (15 min) rom Jasper

No one knows how old this canyon is,nor how it took on its form. Extremelynarrow and 50 metres deep, you can taka tour inside the gorge during the wintemonths and enjoy the tea house romApril to Oct 30.

MEDICINE lAkE27 km (30 min) rom Jasper

This stunning lake is drained by one othe largest underground river systems inNorth America.

MAlIgNE lAkE48 km (1 hour) rom Jasper

At 22-km long, the lake is a magnicentexample o alpine beauty.

Chalet

May 12 to October 1

Boat tours

From opening day (as ice conditionspermit) to June 30:

Daily 10 am 4 pm

July and Aug,

Daily 10 am 5 pm

Sept 1 to Oct 1

Daily 10 am 4 pm

Reservations recommended: 780-852-

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ExHIBITS

There are many sel-guided trails and exhibits to enjoy through-

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Pocahontas

Snaring River

Whistlers

Wapiti (summer)

Wapiti (winter)

Wabasso

Mt. Kerkeslin

Honeymoon Lake

Jonas Creek

Columbia Icefield

Wilcox Creek

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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JASPER PARk INFoRMATIoNCENTRE NATIoNAl HISToRICSITE

This landmark as built in 1914 and

served as the superintendents resi-

dence as well as the parks administra-

tin cs. Sinc th 1970s, th build-

ing has unctioned as the Parks Canada

Infrmatin Cntr.

April 1 4, 9 am - 4 pm

April 5 June 13, 9 am - 5 pm

June 14 Sept 2, 8 am - 7 pm

Sept 3 30, 9 am - 6 pm

Oct 1 31, 9 am - 5 pm

Nov 1 April, 2008, 9 am - 4 pm

Parks Canada infrmatin 780-852-

6176

Jaspr Turism and Cmmrc 780-

852-3858

Frinds f Jaspr gift shp 780-852-

4767

JASPERyElloWHEAD MuJASPERyElloWHEAD MuSEuM AND ARCHIvES

400 Pyramid Lake Rd; 852-3013

www.jaspermuseum.org

Prmannt xhibits fatur Jasprs

histry. Mnthly xhibits in th Sh-case Gallery.

SUMMER

May Sept, 10 am - 5 pm

WINTER

Oct April, 10 am - 5 pm

Thursday - Sunday

PATRICIA lAkE & PyRAMID

lAkE

5 & 7 km (10/15 min drive) rom Jasper

During wwI, British Prim Ministr

Winston Churchill imagined a feet o

articial icbrgs dplyd as airlds

in th Nrth Atlantic ocan. A prt-

type o his idea was tested in Patricia

Lake. Visit the interpretive plaque thatprovides inormation about this event.

In additin, njy th many utdr

actiitis at this bautiful sit, includ-

ing simming, shing, bating, biking,

and hiking.

lAkES ANNETTE, EDITH ANDBEAuvERT

5 km (10 min) rom Jasper

Knn as th Kttl laks, ths thr

bodies o water were ormed at the

nd f th ic ags. Fd by springs,

lakes Annette and Edith have beautiul

sandy beaches and are ideal or swim-

ming in July and August.

olD FoRT PoINT

1.5 km (5 min) rom Jasper

Though no one can say which old

frt it as, this histrical sit prids

xcllnt is f th tn as ll as

the Athabasca River.

ToWN TRAIl

This hiking trail can be accessed at

several points throughout Jasper. The

downtown section is wheelchair ac-

cessible. The Pyramid Bench section i

unpaved.

THE WHISTlERS

7 km (15 min) rom Jasper

In 1937 th Jaspr Ski Club cratd ski

runs on this mountain. Today you can

take a modern tramway to the summit

Jasper Tramway is open rom April to

octbr.

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TRANSCANADA HIgHWAy HWy 1

Speed limit: 90 km/hr (56 mph) 70 km/

hr (43 mph) near Lake LouiseNote: The Trans-Canada Highway is

under construction east o Lake Louise.

Please watch or construction zone signs

and ag personnel. There may be some

delays. Check the two animal overpass-

es west o Ban, built to allow wildlie to

cross the road in saety.

Construction on the highway: up-

grades are being made in stages

throughout Ban National Park. This

is to improve saety or people andwildlie. Highway encing is being

implemented to reduce vehicle-wildlie

accidents and new wildlie crossing

areas are being placed to maintain and

restore wildlie movement so essential

in preserving health wildlie popula-

tins. Th 24 xisting crssings ar

used by 11 species o large mammals.

There is no other location in the world

with as many and as varied types o

wildlie crossings.

For more inormation visit:

www.pc.gc.ca/transcanada

BANFF ToWNSHIP

Canadas rst natinal park cmmu-nity.

Population: 8,352

THE vIllAgE oF lAkE

louISE

A hikers dream.

Population: 1, 500

RuTA BoW vAllEy HWy 1A

Speed Limit: 60 km/hr (37 mph)

A bautifully scnic rut, thr ar

many roadside interpretive panels atpull-os along the way.

The Bow Valley Parkway Seasonal Road

Clsur frm March 1 t Jun 25, -nings 6 pm - 9 am helps protect wildlie

at a critical time o year. The closure is

in ct btn th ast xit n th1A nar Ban fr 18 km t Jhnstn

Canyon. When traveling east rom Lake

Luis t Ban, cnnct t th Trans-

Canada Highway at Castle Junction to

help protect wildlie. Access to Com-mercial acilities along the parkway

during this time is best rom Castle

Junction.

JoHNSToN CANyoN

40 km (30 min) del Lago Louise

This is a pad trail ith xciting cat-walks that cling to the canyon walls.

1.1 km (20 min) t th Lr Falls

2.7 km (1 hr) t th Uppr Falls

Note: For saetys sake, stay on the trail

and away rom the edge.

ICEFIElDS PARkWAy 93

Speed limit: 90 km/hr (56 mph)

This brathtaking dri is 230 km lngand takes you along the backbone o

th cntinnt thrugh rmt, high

altitude regions. As weather is change-

abl and ftn sr, all-sasnradial tires or chains are required on

all vehicles during the winter seasons.

There are no services rom November

to March and no commercial trucks ar

allowed. A park pass is required.

CRoWFooT glACIER

34 km (25 min) rom Lake Louise

Named or the threetoes o ice ound

a cntury ag, th glacir has sincmltd, causing th lss f th lrt. Du t climat chang, th middl

toe is ast disappearing as well.

BoW PASS (BoW SuMMITAND PEyTo lAkE vIEWPoINT

40 km (30 minutes) rom Lake Louise

At 2,088 m (6,849 ft) ab sa ll,this is the highest road pass in the ou

mountain parks. Take the short uphill

walk rom the parking lot or an amaz-

ing view o the glacially ed Peyto Lak

and marvel over its brilliant turquoise

color.

MISTAyA CANyoN


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Watch or rounded potholes and a natu-

ral arch on the sides o the canyon. You

can arrive at the canyon by taking a 10

minute walk rom the trail.

SASkATCHEWAN CRoSSINg


Here at the wonderul convergence

f thr rirs, yu can nd ful,

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ColuMBIA ICEFIElDS

130 km (1.5 hours) rom Lake Louise

Plan to spend at least an hour in this

amazing ara that is lld ith things t

see and do.

BANFF INFoRMATIoN

C EN TRE

224 Ban Anu(403) 762-1550

lAkE louISE vISIToR CENTRE

Samson Mall(403) 522-3833TTY: 1-866-787-6221Emergency telephone: 911

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Tunnel Mt. Village I

Tunnel Mt. Village II

Tunnel Mt. Trailer

Two Jack Main

Two Jack Lakeside

Johnston Canyon

Castle MountainProtection Mountain

Lake Louise Trailer*

Lake Louise Tent

Mosquito Creek

Waterfowl Lakes

Rampart Creek

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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.

May 4 - Oct. 1

Year Round

May 4 - Sept. 10

May 18 - Sept. 4

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June 1 - Sept. 18

May 18 - Sept. 4June 22 - Sept. 3

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May 11 - Oct. 1

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June 15 - Sept. 9

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viae lae liseThe iae & srrndin areas

East

Road closedOCTOBER - MAY

Checkahead,

you may be required tohike in a tight group of 4+

Possible delays due tohighway construction. Obeyall flag-persons and signs.

Lake Louise Trailer

APR.-OCT.: RVs only (no tents or soft-sided trailers)NOV.-MAR.: open for RVs, tents and soft-sided trailers.

Lake Louise Tent

MAY 8-OCT. 2: tents and soft-sided trailers allowed;electric fence in operation to protect people and bears.

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Consolation Lake

Rockpile

Larch ValleySentinel PassEiffel LakeWenkchemna Pass

Lakeshore Plainof SixGlaciers

LakeAgnes

GreatDivide

MORAINE LAKE ROAD

Moraine Lake

12km

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FairviewLookout

Saddleback

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Overflow camping: 3 km

BANFF 56 kmCANMORE 82 kmCALGARY 184 km

JOHNSTON CANYON 30 kmBANFF 56 KM

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Elevation: Village 1,540 m (5,052 t), Lake 1,731 m (5,680 t)


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lAkE louISE vISIToR CEN

TRE By SAMSoN MAll

Parks Canada infrmatin: (403) 522-

3833Ban / Lak Luis Turism: (403) 762-8421

exhibits xplain th glgy and his-tory o the Canadian Rockies.

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The view here is amous all over therd, s b prpard fr crds. Butwalk a mere hal a km along the shore

and yu ill nd yur n pac andquiet.

Public parking: let at the Chateau LakeLouise junction.

MoRAINE lAkE AND THEvAllEy oF THE TEN PEAkS

15 km (20 min) rom the VillageArrive beore 10 am or ater 5 pm to

avoid the crowds. The road closes romarly octbr t lat May.

Note: Larch, Consolation, and Paradisevalleys are home to grizzly bears. Hikersmust be organized in a tight group oour when exploring the region.

lAkE louISE SIgHTSEEINggoNDolA

4.5 km rom the Village; (403) 522-3555

Gondola runs June to September

ktena Natina ParThe par & srrndin areas

kooTENAy NATIoNAl PARkestablishd in 1920, this park crs a rang f trrain, frm th glacial paks alng th Cntinntal Diid t th grassy slpo the Columbia Valley were cactus is plentiul.

Siz: 1,406 sq km (543 sq mi)

emrgncy tlphn: 911 Tlphn: 250-347-9505 TTY: 1-866-787-6221

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kooTENAy NATIoNAl PARkvISIToR CENTRE

Parks Canada Visitor Centre (250-347-9505), Turism BC and Chambr fCmmrc (250-347-9331) infrmatinservices

Frinds f Ktnay gift shp

exhibits fatur Ktunaxa histry andculture

May 18 to June 21, 9 am - 5 pm

June 22 to September 2, 9 am - 7 pm

September 3 to September 15, 9 am - 5 pm

September 16 to October 8, 9 am - 4 pm

SINClAIR CANyoN

1.5 km rom Radium

With its scenic park entrance just insideth st gat, hr yu ill nd thiron-rich clis o the Redwall Fault.Watch or bighorn sheep.

RADIuM HoT SPRINgS

PoolS

3 km de Radium

with its canyn stting, th ht springsboast a spacious acility with both hot

and cool pools.

Fr day spa rsratins call: 250-347-2100

Fr cl 25 mtr pl schdul call:1-800-767-1611

Summer schedule:May 17 to October 8, 9:00 am 11 pm

Winter schedule:October 9 to May 14, 2008

Sunday to Thursday, 12 pm 9 pm

Friday and Saturday, 12 pm 10 pm

BANFFWINDEMERE HIgHBANFFWINDEMERE HIgH

WAy


This scnic 94 km highay as cm-pltd in 1922. It as th rst mtr-way to cross the Canadian Rockies.

olIvE lAkE

13 km (15 minutes) rom Radium

Take the interpretive trail that bordersthis clar, shall lak.

kooTENAy vAllEy vIEWkooTENAy vAllEy vIEW

PoINT

16 km (20 min) rom Radium

Th intrprti xhibits xplain hthis breathtaking view has changed

over time.

kooTENAy PARk loDgE

vISIToR CENTRE

63 km (45 min) rom Radium

Lcatd at vrmillin Crssing, yu illnd Parks Canada infrmatin srics.There is no telephone.

May 18 to June 30, 10 am 5 pm

July 1 to September 3, 9 am 6 pm

September 4 to September 30, 10 am 5 pm

October 5 to 8, 10 am 5 pm

PAINT PoTS

85 km (1 hr) rom Radium

Just a 20 minut alk frm th rad,this xtrardinary ara yilds cld,iron-rich mineral springs that bubble

up through small pools. Here you willnd panls dscribing th Abriginalpast as well as the mining history o

the region.

MARBlE CANyoN

88 km (1 hour) rom Radium

CoNTINENTAl DIvIDE

95 km (1.2 hr) rom Radium

This is the dividing line between thePacic and th Atlantic atrshds.Here at Vermillion Pass and FireweedTrail, yu ill nd a 15 minut intrpr-tive trail that loops through a mag-nicnt frst, hich as th sit f alarg ildr in 1968.

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kooTENAy NATIoNAl PARk

SPECIAl PRogRAMS AND EvENTS:

Eeig ProgramsListn and larn as Parks Canada Intrprtrs shar thir intimat knldg f th ara.

Redstreak Campgroud Theatre

Intrprti prgrams thrughut July and August

Childres Programs

Let your 6 10 year olds enjoy the Junior Naturalist Programs during July and August. Check with the inormation centre o

xact dats and tims.

Roig Iterpreters

Parks Canada sta are available to answer all questions and share stories at all the major points o interest throughout the

park.

Fr mr infrmatin, isitwww.kootenaynationalpark.com

REDSTREAk CAMPgRouNDBginning n April 12, 2007, th Campsit Rsratin Systm ill accpt rsratins fr stays btn Jun 11 and Sp-tmbr 3, 2007, inclusi.

T mak a rsratin, isit th 24-hur Intrnt sric at www.pccamping.ca r dial tll fr 1-877-737-3783 (1-877-Re-SeRve) (7:00 a.m. t 7:00 p.m.), TTY: 1-866-787-6221

NoTE oN FIRE SEASoNFir plays an imprtant rl in th lif f a frst. Firs clar ld grth, turning las and dad d int instant frtilizrwith th sun-saturatd and nutrint-rich sil bing xpsd, plants rapidly gr back, priding abundant fd fr sng-birds and wildlie.

The burned out standing trees become havens or insects that eed woodpeckers and other small creatures. The also treesprid shltr, nsting sits, and prchs fr ildlif.

CAuTIoNwatch or alling trees on trails that lie within burned orest areas. Take heed o posted notices at aected trailheads and tak

appropriate precautions.


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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

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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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KickingHorsePass

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The President

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Size: 1,310 sq km (507 sq mi)

Emergency telephone: 911

Tlphn: 250-343-6783

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yoHo NATIoNAl PARk vISIyoHo NATIoNAl PARk vISIToR CENTRE

At the turn-o to Field Parks Canada: 250-343-6783 andTravel Alberta inormation services

Burgess Shale: ossil displays

Friends o Yoho: git shop

April 1 to April 29, 9 am - 4 pm

April 30 to June 21, 9 am - 5 pm

June 22 to September 2, 9 am - 7 pm

September 3 to September 15, 9 am - 5 pm

September 16 to March 31, 2008, 9 am - 4 pm

ToWN oF FIElD

MoST SeRvICeS

27 kms west o Lake Louise, AB

Pblacin: 250 habitants

Ppulatin: 250

A quaint alpin tn lld ith rgardens.

TRANSCANADA HIgHWAy


Drive with care on this busy highway.

SPIRAl TuNNElS vIEWPoINT

AND kICkINg HoRSE PASS NATIoNAl HISToRIC SITE

8 km (15 min) east o Field

Clsd frm octbr t April

Cmpltd in 1909, ths tunnlsreduced the original perilous railwaygrad f 4.5% t 2.2%. onc cnsid-ered the most dangerous grade o any

railay in Nrth Amrica, th tunnlshave remedied the situation. See thexhibits hr that illustrat h thtunnels unction.

WAPTA FAllS

22 km (30 minutes) west o Field. Theturn o it accessible to eastbound trafconly.

Meaning river in the Stoney peoplesSiux languag, this ara is a shrtdri frm Highay #1. Tak th 2.4km trail t th falls (45 min n ay).

yoHo vAllEy RoAD

Speed limit: 20 60 km/hr (12 37 mph)

Open rom June to early October asweather permits.

This 13 km rad is stp and has tightswitchbacks that can be dangerous ininclement weather. Leave trailers inthe parking lot across rom MonarchCampground.

TAkAkkAW FAllS

17 km (25 minutes) rom FieldClosed rom October to June to motorvehicles.

Takakka mans magnicnt in thCree language. As one o the highestatrfalls in Canada, isitrs can asilywalk to the base and chose several

popular hikes around the area.

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NATuRAl BRIDgE

3 km (5 minutes) west o Field

A natural rock bridge that arches ovethe Kicking Horse River.

EMERAlD lAkE

11 km (15 min) rom Field.

A 5.2 (2 hr) trail circls th lak. B su

to see the Burgess Shale display in thpicnic area.

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yoHo NATIoNAl PARk: SPECIAl PRogRAMS AND EvENTS

Eeig Programs

Discr insights int th parks natural ndrs ith a Parks Canada Intrprtr.

Kickig Horse Campgroud Theatre Iterpretie Program July and August.

Roig Iterpreters

Parks Canada sta are ready to answer your questions and share stories at major points o interest throughout the park.EvEnTS

Clbrat Parks Day July 21! Chck at inormation centres or details.

FoSSIlS oF THE BuRgESS SHAlE

Th Burgss Shal alls isitrs t xprinc th 510 millin yar-ld rmains f mr than 120 spcis f marin animals.The ossils are so amazingly preserved that they have allowed scientists to study what the ancient creatures ate just beore the

did! T prtct such an imprtant scintic rsurc, accss t walctts Quarry and th Trilbit Bds is ith a guid nly. Thhiks ar lng and strnuus and ar limitd t 15 ppl at a tim. Lt by licnsd guids, th hiks ar rd frm arly Julthrugh mid Sptmbr, as athr prmits.

Fr schduls, fs, and rsratins, cntact thYoho-Burgess Shale Foundation at 1 800 343-3006.

Fssils f th Burgss Shal can b sn in th Yh visitr Cntr. Intrprti displays can als b sn utsid th Cntr an

at the Emerald Lake picnic area.

note: ci i i i pk i i .

lAkE oHARAThis snsiti ara is bth xquisit and fragil. T prsr th csystm, thr is a limitd amunt f ppl h may usth bus sric t th lak. Bicycls ar nt prmittd. Thr is n limit, hr, t th numbr f ppl h may hik th 1km (7 mi) trail t th lak.

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Park emrgncis: 1-877-852-3100

emrgncy (plic, r, ambulanc): 911

TTY: 1-866-787-6221

MouNT REvElSTokE NATIoNAl PARkestablishd in 1914, this 260 sq km park

has road access to the top o a mountain

crowned with meadows.

glACIER NATIoNAl PARkestablishd in 1886, this 1,350 sq km has

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MEADoWS IN THE SkyPARkWAy


Th rad is pn frm May t octbrin the lower elevations and July to

September to the summit. Trailers and

buses are not permitted. Park your

trailer near the park entrance. Moun-

tain top shuttle service is available

frm 10 am t 4 pm daily frm mid-Julyto late September. The road is locked

each evening. The parkway is let un-pld in th intr, making th rst 8km trackset or cross-country skiers.

Ski-touring terrain lies beyond.

Here you will drive rom rainorest to

sub-alpine meadowlands. The narrowrad sitchbacks 26 km up Munt R-lstk t th summit, ith an la-tin f 1,938 m.

NElS NElSEN HISToRICSkI JuMP

Hr yu ill nd an xhibit pailincelebrating international ski jumpingfrm th yars 1915 t 1971. Hik frmthe Railway Museum in Revelstoke or

the Nels Nelsen Historic Area on Mead-s In th Sky Parkay.

RogERS PASS DISCovERy CENTRE

69 km (52 minutes) east o Revelstoke;

72 km (55 minutes) west o Golden

The architecture here imitates the

structur f an 1880s railay sn-

shd. Thatr, xhibits abut railayhistry, aalanchs and ildlif aravailable or visitors.

December - April, 7 am - 5 pm

May - June 13, 8:30 am - 4:30 pmJune 14 - September 3, 7:30 am - 8 pm

September 4 - October, CLOSED or construc-

tion

November, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Closed Tues-

day. & Wednesday

SkuNk CABBAgE TRAIl

28 km (25 minutes) east o Revelstoke

This 1.2-km (30 min) intrprtiboardwalk trail loops through the Co-

lumbia Mountains wetlands where youill nd xcllnt bird atching.

HEMloCk gRovE TRAIl

54 km (40 min) east o Revelstoke

est sndr xplicati d 0.4 km(10 This 0.4 km (10 min) intrprtiboardwalk winds through an ancient

stand o western hemlock trees. Per-

sons with mobility needs and visualimpairmnt ill fl cmfrtabl x-ploring the dense rainorest.

looP BRook TRAIl


Allow at least one hour or a 1.6-km

loop through this National Historic Site

where you will learn about some o

Canadas railway history.

IllECIllEWAET / ASulkANvAllEyS


Sral hiks bgin hr. explr thmountaineering routes that were

opened more than a century ago.

BEAvER / CoPPERSTAINvAllEyS

79 km (1 hr) east o Revelstoke

This is the jumping-o point or oot

access to the interior o Glacier Na-

tional Park. walk th apprximatly16 km or more via Grizzly Creek and

Copperstain Creek to arrive at thebautiful alpin mads nd n BaldMountain.

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MouNT REvElSTokE NATIoNAl PARk

SPECIAl PRogRAMS AND EvENTS:

Chickadee Nature Festival in late May

Celebrate the Summit

Monday o the August long weekend. Check at inormation centres or details.

Msems Near Mnt Reeste Natina ParReeste Msem and Archies: 250-837-3067. opn yar-rund.

Reeste Raiwa Msem: 250-837-6060. opn yar-rund.

Interpretive ProgramsRgularly schduld shrt strlls and ning prgrams frm Illcillat Campgrund July and August.

Exhibits

watch fr slf-guidd pprtunitis as yu tral thrugh Munt Rlstk and Glacir Natinal Parks. Yu ill nd a ari-ty f slf-guidd trails and xhibits t xplr at yur n pac.

look FoR THE SYMBoL.

glACIER NATIoNAl PARk

NoTE oN AvAlANCHE HAzARDS:

Glacier National Park is the site o the worlds largest mobile avalanche control program. All avalanche paths acing theTrans-Canada Highay and th Canadian Pacic Railay lin ar clsd t skiing as th chuts ar clard by using xpl-sives. Some o the closed areas can be entered with a special permit that is issued on days when the parks avalanche ore-

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 r 1-800-667-1105 fr mr infrmatin.

All backcountry winter destinations in Glacier require travel throughout avalanche terrain.

Conditions at higher elevations may be very dierent from those at the trailhead. Explosive shells may be red at the

spes near the Trans-Canada Hihwa at an time.

RogERS PASS NATIoNAl HISToRIC SITE

Lcatd in th Slkirk Muntains, th challnging trrain mad it dicult t nd a rut fr th Canadian Pacic Railay. In1882, suryr A.B. Rgrs fund th 1,323 mtr pass t b suitabl fr passag. Th pass, namd aftr Rgrs, as stpand ulnrabl t aalanchs, frcing th railay t crat tunnls bnath it. Th Cnnaught Tunnl pnd in 1916. oncth Trans Canada Highay as cmpltd in 1962, it frmd a part f th natinal highay systm.

Guided historical walks are oered in July and August.


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WATERToN lAkES NATIoNAl PARkCratd in 1895, this is th Canadian part f th rlds rst Intrnatinal Pac Park. with its prairis, laks, muntains andrich arity f ra and fauna, th park spans 505 km (195 sq mi).


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ENTRANCE PARkWAy # 5

Speed limit: 80 km/hr (50 mph) 30 km/

hr (20 mph) in the Townsite

Fll th parkay 8 km t watrtn

townsite. Enjoy scenic views o thewatrtn Laks chain, alng ith th

valley and its wildlie.

Stop or inormation at the Visitor Cen-

tr (mid-May t mid-oct) r th opra-

tins Building (mid-oct t mid-May).

THE PRINCE oF WAlESHoTEl

This National Historic Site was built in

1927 by th Grat Nrthrn Railay.

Enjoy a spectacular view o Upper

Waterton Lake and surrounding peaks.

The site is closed in Winter.

WATERToN ToWNSITE

MoST SeRvICeSNo gas or groceries available in winter

visit th Intrnatinal Pac Park Pail-

in, nar th marina, and phtgraph

Camrn Falls, ith sm f th ldst

xpsd rck in th Canadian Rckis.

RED RoCk PARkWAy


Here you will travel rom the prairie

int th muntains, ith a plthra f

ildlif alng th ay. opn t mtr

hicls frm May 1 t oct 31, th 15

km parkay is xtrmly narr and

may nt b t fr larg buss r Rvs.

RED RoCk CANyoN

A short trail circles the canyons colour-ul rock layers and clear sparkling

stram. Th trail cntinus 1.2 km t a

view o Blakiston Falls.

AkAMNA PARkWAy


This narrow road is 16 km long and

winds through a scenic mountain val-

ley. The area is closed to vehicles rom

Little Prairie Picnic Site to CameronLake during the winter months.

FIRST oIl WEll IN WESTERNCANADA

This National Historic Site commemo-

rats wstrn Canadas rst prducing

oil well.

CAMERoN lAkE

Discover lie in the Snow Forest at

laksid xhibits and trails.

ClIFF MouNTAIN PARkClIFF MouNTAIN PARkWAy #6


Linking Waterton to Glacier National

Park in Mntana, USA, th ara in-

cluds th watrtn-Glacir Intrna-

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Street Theatre Programs

Near the Heritage Centre on Thursday and Sunday aternoons.

Interpretive Programs

At th Falls Thatr and nights a k at Crandll Campgrund.

Jint a Canadian Park Intrprtr and an Amrican Park Rangr n a day-lng Intrnatinal Pac Park hik, wdnsdays and

Saturdays. Reserve in advance at the Visitor Centre..

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CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS can be made for the BLUE campgrounds. To make a reservation, visit the24-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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