Book Description
Make the most of your vacation to Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies! Whether you want to hike, camp, see the local wildlife or just play a few rounds of golf, a trip to this beautiful part of western Canada is a great place to unwind. But how do you make sure you don't miss anything worth seeing? Relax! This easy-to-understand guide delivers just what you need. Discover: down-to-earth trip-planning advice, what you shouldn't miss, and what you can skip, the best restaurants and hotels for every budget, and lots of detailed maps!
From the Back Cover
Make the most of your vacation to Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies! Whether you want to hike, camp, see the local wildlife or just play a few rounds of golf, a trip to this beautiful part of western Canada is a great place to unwind. But how do you make sure you don't miss anything worth seeing? Relax! This easy-to-understand guide delivers just what you need. Discover: down-to-earth trip-planning advice, what you shouldn't miss, and what you can skip, the best restaurants and hotels for every budget, and lots of detailed maps!
About the Author
Darlene West laces up her hiking boots and heads for the Rockies as often as she can. She called Calgary home for more than two decades before recently moving to Oliver, British Columbia, where she divides her time between traveling, writing, and learning how to grow grapes. Her articles have appeared in many publications, including Canadian Geographic, Canadian Living, The Globe and Mail, and Runner's World. She is also the author of Frommer's Calgary.
Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies For Dummies FROM THE PUBLISHER
Savvy guidance for people headed to Canada's most-visited national park and the surrounding areaMore than 5 million people visit Banff National Park in Alberta every year, and 3 million more visit nearby Jasper National ParkBanff and Jasper, along with nearby Kootenay and Yoho National Parks in British Columbia, were named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because of their unique geological features