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outdoors in Alberta : the essentials

Lakes in Banff

Lake Louise

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You can see a video http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=ZBPnAo_CB1g about Lake Louise in Alberta and get to know some activities you ca

Nature Reserves in Jasper

Jasper National Park

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There are many ways to see these parks, but we chose to go in a camper for the freedom that you have to stop where you want, eat w

Nature Reserves in Banff

Banff National Park

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Banff is the oldest and probably the best known of Canada's National Parks, and it's where you can find the two postcard-perfect i

Lakes in Banff

Moraine Lake

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Moraine Lake is one of the most famous lakes in Canada (it even appears on the $20 bills). It's located in Banff National Park in

Lakes in Banff

Peyto Lake

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A beautiful lake that I could only see from above at a road viewpoint. It has beautiful glacial blue tones that contrast with the

Nature Reserves in Banff

The Canadian Rockies

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The National Parks of the Rockies are one of the biggest attractions in Canada. They are spread between the states of Alberta and

Nature Reserves in Banff

Yoho National Park

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We spent two nights at the Laughing Falls back country campsite in the heart of Yoho national park. The trail to the campsite star

Lakes in Banff

Maligne Lake

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This lake is one of the most famous places in Canada. You can take a boat to the small island in the middle of the lake, where a f

Viewpoints in Banff

Sulphur Mountain

Located just five minutes from downtown Banff in the Canadian Rockies, cable cars climb the 2300 meters to Sulphur mountain in eig

Lakes in Banff

Shadow Lake

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Even in the busy summer months, it is relatively easy to get completely lost in the vastness of the the Canadian Rockies national

Lakes in Banff

Lake O' Hara

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This is the "crown jewel" off the Canadian Rockies. Lake O'Hara and the surrounding areas aer some of the best-conserved areas an

Hiking in Banff

Johnston Canyon

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The road that runs parallel to Johnston Canyon is a highly recommended stop in the outskirts of Banff. Starting from Johnston Cany

Canyons in Jasper

Maligne Canyon

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The waters that come from [poi = 530471] Medicine Lake [/ poi] create one of the most spectacular canyons in the region. If my mem

Lakes in Banff

Emerald Lake Lodge

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After visiting the lake, it is easy to see where this beautiful glacial lake gets its name (Emerald Lake). Emerald Lake is located

Lakes in Jasper

Medicine Lake

On the way to Maligne Lake (it is the most famous to be found in Jasper National Park), we stumbled upon this beautiful lake. You

Nature Reserves in Jasper

Angel Glacier

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Next to Mount Edith Cavell Glacier, we can see the other glacier, in my opinion less spectacular, not just in a lake. What is wor

Lakes in Jasper

Pyramid Lake

If you continue along the road that leads to [poi = 530481] Patricia Lake [/ poi] from the town of Jasper, you end up at this lake

Lakes in Canmore

Pozas of Mount Lorette

The Road [poi = 538661] 40 of Alberta [/ poi] not only offers the best option for you if you want to see wildlife up close and per

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Activities in Alberta

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Jasper National Park, Alberta: 3-Hour Maligne Canyon Icewalk

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starting from

$54

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Jasper: Wildlife and Waterfalls Tour with Maligne Cruise

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starting from

$107.28

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Jasper National Park: 2-Hour Whitewater Rafting

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starting from

$60.35

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Banff to Jasper One-Way Sightseeing Tour

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starting from

$151.19

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5-Hour Fraser River Rafting in Jasper National Park

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starting from

$87.04

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