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Must See

BEAR SAFETY
Both grizzly and black bears are found in the Rockies’
national parks. Although sightings are rare, visitors
should observe the fundamental rules: don’t approach
the animals, never feed them, don’t run, and stay calm.
Bears have an excellent sense of smell, so if you are
camping be sure to lock food or trash inside a vehicle or in
the bear-proof boxes provided. On hikes, make noise, wear
bear bells, carry bear spray, and keep dogs on a leash.

SCENIC DRIVES AND TRAILS

Icefields Parkway side road that leads to the Johnston Canyon
The Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) Peyto Lake viewpoint, which About 12 miles (19 km) west
is a 143-mile (230-km) scenic looks over snow-topped peaks of Banff, one of the best short
mountain highway that twists mirrored in the brilliant blue walks leads from the roadside
and turns through some of of the lake. to Johnston Canyon. Follow
the tallest, most jagged spines wide trails and narrow bridges
of the Rocky Mountains, while Moraine Lake through the canyon to two
offering a chance of seeing Less well known than Lake impressive waterfalls. On the
grizzly bears and mountain Louise, Moraine Lake is every way, look out for the Ink Pots,
goats along the way. Every bit as beautiful. A scenic road a series of pools where vivid
turn offers yet another from Lake Louise winds to the blue-green water bubbles up
incredible view as the road lake, which is ringed by ten from underground springs.
climbs through high passes peaks each over 10,000 ft
from Lake Louise to Jasper. (3,000 m) high. A pretty Lake Minnewanka
Bow Summit is the highest waterside lodge offers Drive
point on the highway, at accommodations, and several This narrow, winding 9-mile
6,785 ft (2,068 m), and has a hiking trails start at the lake. (14-km) loop road passes by
picnic sites, hiking trails, and
three lakes, including Lake
Minnewanka, Banff’s biggest.
Parts of the route are closed
in winter, so check before
you begin your journey.

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