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From Banff to Jasper – A Complete Guide to Canada’s Most Spectacular Drive
The Banff to Jasper drive along the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) is one of the most scenic journeys on the planet and is the ultimate Canadian Rockies road trip. You’ll drive past impossibly blue lakes, cascading waterfalls, towering mountain peaks and over a hundred glaciers. There’s a good chance you’ll spot wildlife on the drive from Banff to Jasper or the Jasper to Banff drive- it’s equally good in either direction. There aren’t many places in the world where you can see so much in just 288 kilometres (179 miles). If you rushed it, you could do this drive in three-and-a-half hours, but why would you? There is so much…
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Wilcox Pass – The Hike with Absolutely Amazing Athabasca Glacier Views
The Athabasca Glacier is one of the most incredible sites along the Icefields Parkway. Whenever we make the journey from Banff to Jasper, we stop there. You can’t drive past it without stopping. It’s a rule in our family. No matter how many times I have seen it, this enormous glacier never ceases to amaze me. Last September, my husband and I decided it was time to get a bird’s eye view of the glacier and the surrounding mountains on the Wilcox Pass hike. This phenomenal day hike has the best views of the Athabasca Glacier we’ve ever seen. When we sat in the red chairs, we didn’t want to…
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16 Amazing Alberta Road Trips to Experience Now
Alberta was made for road trips. It’s a destination filled with spectacular landscapes, interesting historical sites and fun-filled attractions. Most people think of the Canadian Rockies when they picture Alberta’s landscapes, but there’s beauty to be found driving through the foothills, the prairies, forests, lakes, parkland, mountains and the badlands. Wonderful attractions and cultural experiences are waiting to be discovered in the province’s towns and cities. Check out these Alberta road trips and get ready to have fun on the open road exploring Canada. But be warned before you go – you’re going to want to get out of the car to take in the views – often. There are…