Calgary, Alberta, is located between the prairie and the mountains. As rumours go "it can snow any day of the year". In July the greatest show on earth, the Calgary Stampede (incl. Rodeo), takes place.
Banff is a very touristy little town in southern Alberta. Oner of the most famous attractions is the Banff Springs Hotel.
Banff National Park is one of the best places to enjoy the Rocky Mountains with beautiful snowy mountains, blue glacier lakes, canoeing opportunities and hiking trails. Highlights include Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Jasper and Jasper National Park are a true highlight in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is easy to spend several days or longer to discover the mountains, glaciers, waterfalls. You can be active and do some trekking or canoeing - or take boat rides.
Jasper is a must-do between Vancouver and Banff.
Lake Louise is a beautiful lake in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.
Vancouver is considered one of the most beautiful major cities in the world thanks to its natural setting. Located between the sea and the Rocky mountains you can go sailing, wale watching as well as skiing on the same day. Vancouver is featured in many movies and is the starting point for cruises to Alaska.
Algonquin Provincial Park is a large nature area in Ontario. Only one major road passes through here. To travel between the many lakes you either hike, or canoe, or both. Day trips and overnight stay are possible.
Algonquin is a great place to go camping and relax. The Great Outdoors do apply here. You may encounter all kinds of animals like moose, black bear and the mystical waterbird called loon.
Cape Breton Highlands is a peninsula in Nova Scotia. The drive around this National Park is world famous and especially spectacular during Indian Summer (Sept-Oct).
Churchill is known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World. In winter you may see polar bears nearby (from a closed truck) or even have an encounter if they come into the city...