Eastern Canada - Rockies, Calgary, Banff, Alberta and Jasper — East Coast of Canada — Kuoni Travel America & Canada 2008/09 online holiday brochure

This beautiful region of Canada offers breathtaking and magical scenery, simply mesmerising! the rockies magnificent & fun From cowboys to snow capped mountains and turquoise lakes to thermal springs, the province of Alberta has some of Canada's most impressive scenery. The clean fresh air of the Alberta Rockies rejuvenates the body and cleanses your soul and fills you with energy and enthusiasm to discover this spectacular part of Canada. Whether you decide to explore the Rockies and beyond on a coach tour or go as you please on an independent flydrive, every bend in the road will take you to another impressive natural sight. in a word Set in Western Canada in the state of Alberta the Rockies are on most peoples `must see list'. One of the most famous journeys through the Rockies is on the famed `Rocky Mountaineer' which travels to and from Whistler, Calgary and Vancouver through the famous mountain resorts of Banff and Jasper. Calgary is the gateway to the Rockies and is famous for its annual Calgary Stampede in July, where cowboys from all over the world congregate for a festival of showmanship and daring fun which is quite unique. Banff and Jasper National Park and Lake Louise are the real attractions which bring visitors to the Rockies. Thriving year round resorts offering pure alpine beauty, turquoise blue lakes and dazzling waterfalls, as well as being a haven for outdoor activities including world class skiing. Car hire is strongly recommended if you want to get the most out of your Rockies experience. 210

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