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Radium Hot Springs:
After a long day hiking, the best recipe for soothing
aching muscles is a soak in these mineral waters, located just outside the town of
the same name (
click here
).
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Stanley Glacier Trail:
Although it takes around 90 minutes to reach the end of
this trail, the stunning views are worth every step (
click here
).
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The Rockwall:
This is the domain of serious hikers, but those willing to make
the effort are rewarded with one of the most awe-inspiring geological formations in
all the Canadian Rockies (
click here
)
.
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Panorama Mountain Village:
This self-contained resort offers something for
everyone-golfing, hiking, and biking in summer and world-class skiing and board-
ing in winter (
click here
).
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Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park:
This one is for keen anglers-one of the best
fishing spots in all the Canadian Rockies (
click here
).
Just one road passes through Kootenay National Park, and you can travel from one end to
the other in under two hours. But plan to spend at least a full day in the park. Traveling
from Banff to Invermere, an itinerary may look like this: Leave Banff early in the morning
and be the first on the trail to
Stanley Glacier.
Make stops at
Marble Canyon
and the
Paint Pots,
then enjoy a late lunch at one of the many riverside picnic areas along the Ver-
milion River. Spend the afternoon leisurely making your way up and over the park's two
highway passes before stopping for a soak at
Radium Hot Springs.
Because of the limited services, most visitors either camp out or stay in the Columbia
River Valley. That said, the three park accommodations I've recommended are all excellent
choices for overnight stays.
If your schedule isn't rushed, I recommend spending a couple of days in the Columbia
Valley, golfing at Radium Hot Springs, fishing at
Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park,
or
skiing and boarding at
Panorama Mountain Village.
The atmosphere in the valley is
more relaxed than in Banff and prices are cheaper, but more importantly for families,
you'll find plenty of things to do.
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