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Moose are not particularly common in the Rockies, but you may be lucky enough to spot one.
Explore the Canadian Rockies
BEST OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
This itinerary combines the best of the best-the best—known natural highlights, the hikes
you won't want to miss, and the most scenic drives. Understand that you will not see all of
the Canadian Rockies in one week, but you won't miss anything major either.
Day 1
Fly into Calgary, pick up a rental car, and head for the mountains. After settling in to your
Banff accommodation, spend the afternoon exploring the town, including a stop at the in-
formation center and a walk along the Bow River to the Fairmont Banff Springs.
Day 2
Head to Lake Minnewanka for the morning's first tour boat departure. After a picnic
lunch at Two Jack Lake (the prime picnic table is on a chunk of forested rock attached to
the mainland by a rock causeway), take the Bow Valley Parkway to the village of Lake
Louise. This is your overnight destination, but it's worth driving up to the lake itself to
watch the sunset.
Day 3
Rise early to visit Lake Louise, one of the world's most photographed lakes, before the
crowds arrive. Nearby Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains and glaciers, but it gets
crowded, so hike into Larch Valley. Head to Yoho National Park and spend the after-
noon driving through the steep-sided Yoho Valley and visiting turquoise-colored Emerald
Lake.
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