    
|
|
|
|
|
|
Highwood Pass
The Highwood Pass takes Highway 40 from the alpine evergreens of Kananaskis Country to the foothills and flatlands to the southeast. The pass it located just south of Kananaskis Lake and is the highest paved road across the Continental Divide at 2,206 m (7,233 ft). |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Icefields Parkway
The Icefields Parkway is a spectacular route that travels past unforgettable scenery through both Banff and Jasper National Parks. The parkway was named for the icefields that spread through the Rockies, and it is considered to be among the world's most scenic highways. Trailheads and wildlife, as well as many other sights abound including Bow Summit, Saskatchewan River Crossing, Lake Louise, Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls.
Address: . AB
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bow Valley Parkway
Also known as Hwy 1A, this 51 km (30.6 mi) route is a scenic alternative to the TransCanada Hwy between Banff and Lake Louise. There are peaceful picnic areas, short hikes and three lodges offering cabin accommodation and services for travellers. At Johnston Canyon, a self-guided tour takes you along Johnston Creek to two impressive waterfalls. It’s a 5.6 km (3.5 mi) hike to the Ink Pots, which has six cool springs bubbling out of the ground.
Address: Access the parkway 7 km (4.3 mi) west of Banff and from the Lake Louise overpass
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trans-Canada Highway
The longest national highway in the world, the main route of the Trans-Canada stretches 7604 km (4725 mi) from St. John's, NF, to Victoria, BC. Along the route, it passes through all ten provinces. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Highway 1A
View the landscape at a leisurely pace along this scenic alternative to the Trans-Canada Hwy 1. Interpretative signs are located at points along the Hwy. Explore the history of the Bow River Valley. Campgrounds, day use facilities and viewpoints are available. There are many points of interest along the highway.
Address: 7 km (4.3 mi) W of Banff, and from the Lake Louise overpass.
|
| |
|
|
