Canadian Rockies

The Rockies evoke images of towering, snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, cascading

waterfalls and dense evergreen forests. In BC, that jaw-dropping, Rocky Mountain scenery – the kind that stays with you long after you’ve returned home – stretches the entire length of the province. UNESCO established the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site along the BC/Alberta border, in part because of this spectacular beauty. The area is also globally significant because of the Burgess Shale fossil site, which shows in amazing detail what the Earth was like more than half a billion years ago. Learn more.... Don't miss:Gaze at stunning Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies Hike in Yoho National Park for a couple of hours or a couple of days Keep an eye out for wildlife along the highway Immerse yourself in luxurious hot springs at Radium, Fairmont and Lussier Experience the thrill of rafting the Kicking Horse River The planet’s largest intact coastal temperate rainforest, the Great Bear is a revered and protected wilderness area. This section of BC’s Central Coast is remote and there are few roads within its boundaries, which contributes to a feeling of peace and serenity - of truly being in nature - for all who visit. BC’s First Nations have called this stretch of coastline home for thousands of years, and their influence is strongly felt. It is also home to an abundance of marine life, from whales to dolphins to sea otters. Add the fact that it is the only place in the world to see the rare white Kermode (Spirit) bear, and a trip to the Great Bear Rainforest is an experience unlike any other. Learn more.... Don't miss:Book a sailing tour in search of the magnificent spirit bear Hike to a waterfall in the Bella Coola Valley Explore the Big House and learn about First Nations culture in the coastal village of Klemtu Cruise the Inside Passage with BC Ferries

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