Even though summertime is by far Alberta’s most popular (and prosperous) time to visit, there’s something magical, enchanting and jaw-dropping beautiful about this province in the winter. Whether ...

The stretch of Canadian Rockies encompassing Banff, Jasper, and Yoho National Parks must be among the most stunning slices of natural wonder in the world. Glaciers, mountains, gorges, lakes, ...

JASPER, ALBERTA — About 25 years ago, when my hair was much darker and my wife’s hair color had achieved a perfection that will never change, we took a trip to Banff National Park. We stayed for ...

When planning a vacation, no one can blame you for wanting it all. If you’re looking for a holiday experience that blends vibrant cities and incredible landscapes, Western Canada might just be your ...

Western Canada’s popular luxury excursion train, the Rocky Mountaineer, will provide its first rail link to the U.S. in August, when it begins Coastal Passage journeys between Seattle and either Banff ...

On a ski lift rising through the Canadian Rockies in mid-July, I studied the wildflower-strewn meadows and peered between the rows of conifers, scanning for movement. This is not just any chairlift.

Banff, Canada, is at the top of my list of the most incredible destinations I've ever visited. Banff National Park has hikes for all levels of experience and so many stunning views. I loved all of the ...

Alice heads to the slopes for some skiing, ice climbing, spelunking and trip on icefields. Alice heads to Canada to visit Banff and Jasper National Parks to find some winter adventure. She heads to ...

There’s a certain kind of traveler who actually looks forward to winter. While most chase the sun to Florida or the Caribbean ...

The climax of this trip is outside Jasper in the Canadian Rockies, beneath 11,033-foot Mount Edith Cavell -- named for a British nurse shut by the Germans in World War I -- neck craning upward at a ...