Moon Canadian Rockies (Ninth Edition): Including Banff & Jasper National Parks (Moon Travel Guides) - Softcover

Hempstead, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 164049166X ISBN 13: 9781640491663

Publisher: Moon Travel, 2018

Synopsis

Snowy peaks, icy glaciers, glittering lakes, and alpine meadows: answer the call of the wild with Moon Canadian Rockies.

*Strategic, flexible itineraries from day hikes to a two-week Canadian Rockies road trip, designed for outdoor adventurers, families, winter sports enthusiasts, and more
*The top sights and unique experiences: Hike to incredible vistas and spot moose, bighorn sheep, and black bears. Ride over a glacier in an Ice Explorer, float through the sky in a mountain gondola, or whitewater raft down rivers of snowmelt. Browse the museums and boutiques of downtown Banff or go horseback riding though the Tonquin Valley. Indulge in fine French cuisine and spend the night in a luxurious mountain lodge, or fish for your own fresh dinner and camp under the stars
*Local insight from Canadian Rockies expert Andrew Hempstead on when to go, what to do, where to stay, and how to get around
*Full-colour photos and detailed maps and directions, including driving times and mileage
*In-depth coverage of Banff National Park, Kootenay National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, and nearby gateway cities of Banff, Canmore, Jasper, Calgary, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Golden, and Kananaskis Country
*Background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment

With Moon Canadian Rockies' practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way.

Expanding your trip? Try Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip. Sticking to one park? Check out Moon Banff National Park or Moon Glacier National Park.

About this title

About the Author

As a professional travel writer, Andrew Hempstead spends as much time as possible out on the road. During his travels, he experiences the many and varied delights of Atlantic Canada the same way his readers do.

Since the early 1990s, Andrew has authored and updated more than 60 guidebooks, and supplied content for regional and national clients like Expedia and KLM. His photography has appeared in a wide variety of media, ranging from international golf magazines to a Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum.

Edition details

• Publisher: Moon Travel
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 164049166X
• ISBN 13: 9781640491663
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 390