Just west of Calgary, Alberta sits the rolling foothills and crags and canyons of the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains in Kananaskis Country. The area is a rural municipal district that encompasses a total area of 4,211 sq km (1,625.9 sq mi). It was set aside in the 1970s by the premier of the province Peter Lougheed as an outdoor destination Canadians could enjoy for generations. It attracts thousands of visitors per year who are mainly drawn to the area's countless outdoor exploits offered by diverse and wildly rugged terrain. (continue...)
One of the most important parts to planning a successful trip to the Alberta Rockies is finding the right place to stay. With so many places in the area to choose from, it's not an easy thing to do. Also, depending on the time of year you plan to visit the area, many places may be completely booked upon arrival, leaving you with limited options if any at all.In the information below, The WorldWeb Travel Guide™ offers tips and detailed information on a large and varied selection of places to stay in the Rocky Mountains including the areas of Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore and Kananaskis Country. (continue...)
As well as being noted for its world-class resort hotels, the Canadian Rockies
(covering part of Alberta and British Columbia also
is famous for another type of accommodation - the backcountry lodge. For many
people their image of the ideal Canadian Rockies vacation includes rustic lodges
with accommodations in log-constructed cabins. Indeed the Canadian Rockies does
have a great range of cabin style accommodations. These range from very basic
to very elaborate - and everything in between. However the real qualification
for a backcountry adventure lodge is a remote location amongst awesome scenery,
the close proximity and availability of some type of wilderness adventure experience,
and, no matter how luxurious, a casual ambience. (continue...)
