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Canadian Rockies by Train

Columbia Icefield Tour & Glacier Skywalk

Walk on the Glass-Bottom Glacier Skywalk and tour the Athabasca Glacier in the Rugged Ice Explorer Vehicle from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.

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Canadian Rockies Banff National Park

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Banff is Canada's most visited National Park. Banff's towering peaks and beautiful meadows make it among Canada's most incredible holiday areas. Book Banff National Park's Popular Activities and Attractions.

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Canadian Rockies Boat Cruise

Maligne Lake Boat Cruise

This fully narrated cruise takes you along Maligne Lake, the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies, part of the UNESCO-listed Jasper National Park.

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Canadian Rockies Railway Development and National Parks

The late 19th century saw the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), a transcontinental railway that played a vital role in the development and accessibility of the Canadian Rockies.

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Canadian Rockies Railway Development and National Parks

The late 19th century saw the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), a transcontinental railway that played a vital role in the development and accessibility of the Canadian Rockies. Completed in 1885, the railway opened up the region to settlement and tourism, attracting visitors who were awestruck by the breathtaking landscapes.

To preserve the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the Rockies, Canada established national parks in the region. Banff National Park, established in 1885, was the first national park in Canada and the third in the world. Other notable national parks in the Canadian Rockies include Jasper National Park (established in 1907) and Yoho National Park (established in 1886). These parks offer protection to diverse wildlife, pristine lakes, glaciers, and iconic landmarks.

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