Mountains landscapes nature lakes national park jasper national park. National parks of canada are protected natural spaces throughout the country that represent distinct geographical regions of the nation. Join tauck on an exciting 9 day glacier national park tour to experience the wonder of the canadian rockies. A trip to alberta wouldnt be complete without doing a road trip in the canadian rockies. Nearly 100 countries around the world have lands classified as a national park.
For more information see our post on what to expect for. Australia alone has 285 parks china has 208 brazil has over 70 mexico 67 and the us. A protected area established under federal legislation to preserve canadas natural heritageeach national park represents a significant natural region identified in the national parks system plan. Having clothing options that you can take off and put on as necessary is key even in the summer months.
Not only does it boast practically every landscape under the sun but most of it is accessed via the unrivalled national park service. The program aims to catalogue and preserve sites of outstanding importance either cultural or natural to the common heritage of humankind. No matter what time of the year you visit the canadian rocky mountains be prepared for umpredictable weather and rapidly changing conditions. Ask any local about dressing for the mountains and they will tell you its all about layers.
Heres our recommended alberta road trip itinerary for 8 days in the canadian rockies. Usa escorted coach tours. By joining one of our top quality coach tours you can be sure that your holiday in the usa will be totally stress free. 12 alberta canada that features hot springs and is rated as moderate.
An area designated to become a national park but whose final boundaries and other terms will only be finalized upon the resolution of an unresolved land claim. Travel in comfort on our usa escorted tours and let us take care of all your travel arrangements. Under the administration of parks canada a government branch national parks allow for public enjoyment without compromising the area for future generations including the management of wildlife and habitat within the ecosystems of the park. The drive from calgary to jasper is one of the best road trips in canada passing through the heart of banff and jasper national parks.
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