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      Canadian Rockies: Splendor Beyond Belief



      By Don Kiselewski, MCC,
      D.S., Palm Beach Gardens
      Travel Leaders
        I’m often asked what I
      believe is the most beautiful
      spot on the North American
      continent … my consistent
      reply has always been the
      Canadian  Rockies. The
      Canadian portion of the Rocky
      Mountain range is, arguably,
      the most spectacular. The
      Rockies themselves actually stretch down to the Sangre de
      Cristo Range in north-central New Mexico … considered the
      southern boundary, northwest to the Yukon Territory’s Arctic
      Rockies. In all, the Rockies form a nearly continuous range on
      the western edge of the North American continent that is more
      than 3,000 miles long. Ranging from 70 to more than 300 miles
      in width, the Rockies cover more than 300,000 square miles.
      Only the Andes Mountains of South America are longer.
        Many of the major rivers of North America originate in the
      Rockies, and the peaks and ridges of the Rockies divide the
      continent. The waters in the rivers of the Missouri, Yellowstone,
      Platte and Arkansas find their way eastward to the Atlantic
      Ocean. The Pacific receives the westward flow from the Snake,   Banff Springs Hotel                                            Photos by Don Kiselewski
      Colorado, Columbia, Frazer and Yukon rivers.
        Geographically, the Rockies are divided into four sections   contributed to the success of the hotel. The Spray River joins the   The parkway continues in the valley of the Mistaya (Cree Indian
      … Southern, Middle, Northern and Arctic ranges. The Southern   turbulent waters of the Bow River that have just passed over Bow   for “grizzly bear”) passing the Athabasca Glacier. It is one of
      portion starts in New Mexico and continues northwesterly into   Falls, where they turn and continue through the valley created   dozens that flow from the Columbia Icefield. Specially built
      Wyoming. Included in this range is Mount Elbert, the highest   between Tunnel Mountain and Mt. Rundel. It is perhaps one of   motorized vehicles transport visitors onto the glacier for a truly
      peak in the Rockies, which reaches 14,433 feet. This is but one   the most fantastic views of nature on Earth.  unique experience.
      of the fifty-five peaks in Colorado that soar above 14,000 feet     An event that will indelibly mark the memory of visitors to     Running along the mountain ridges of the Front/Rocky
      including Long Peak and Pikes Peak, two of the most well-  the Canadian Rockies is arising at daybreak to watch the sunrise   Mountain Range is the Continental Divide. In addition to
      known mountains in America. The Middle Rockies cover a major   spread ever-changing colors across the landscape of beautiful   dividing the water flow that falls onto the North American
      portion of Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Most dramatic   Lake Louise. The lake was discovered by a railroad worker in   continent between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the ridgeline
      in this portion of the Rockies is the majestic Teton Range.  1882 and named in honor of Queen Victoria’s daughter, Princess   also serves as the separation of Alberta (east side) and British
        The phrase “you ain’t seen anything yet” could never be   Louise. Over a mile high, the lake is ¾ miles wide and 1½ miles   Columbia (west side). At the western base of the Front Range
      truer than when you continue north from Montana into Canada   long. Its 220-foot depth is maintained by the runoff of the Victoria   lies the Rocky Mountain Trench, and west of the trench lies
      for the next 1,000 miles. It is here where the Front Range – or   Glacier. This passive atmosphere lends well to a gentle canoe   the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. Because helicopter
      Canadian Rockies – have taken form and stand alone in their   ride in the still waters of the lake, or a leisurely stroll along the
      magnificent splendor. West of the Front Range lies the Rocky   water’s edge.                         Canadian Rockies on page 11
      Mountain Trench, which extends some 900 miles northwest to     Extending north from
      the headwaters of the Yukon River. Bordering the trench on the   Lake Louise is the Icefields
      west are the Purcell and Selkirk mountain ranges.  Parkway, one of the world’s
        About 130 miles north of the U.S./Canada border, on the   greatest mountain-viewing
      eastern side of the Canadian Rockies is an important stop on the   drives. Along the way, a stop at
      Canadian Pacific Railroad. It started out as just another whistle   Peyto Lake, set in the Mistaya
      stop on the Trans-Canada rail route, however, today, it is the   River Valley, will truly tempt
      nucleus of the “Jewel of the Rockies” – Banff National Park.   your imagination. The lake is
      Founded over a century ago, it is the third oldest national park   filled with glacier silt particles
      in the world. It was established as a national park to preserve   that remain suspended in the
      the hot springs that are just outside of the present day town of   water. This effect causes light
      Banff. These springs were first noted during the construction of   to reflect off the water with
      the transcontinental railroad in the 1880s.        an unnatural color of green,
        When the railroad was built, there weren’t any hotel chains   making the lake look unreal.  Lake Louise
      plopping down dozens of lodgings for the travelers. The railroad
      found itself in the hotel-building business along with tracks
      and trestles, and as a result built some of the most outstanding   Mother Nature’s Pantry
      structures in Canada. These hotels remain today as landmarks.
        Towering above the surrounding pine trees is one such
      structure … the Banff Springs Hotel. With granite spires and            Serving The Community For 40 Years
      more than 600 rooms, it was built in 1888 with the original
      purpose of serving the needs of the visitors to the nearby hot
      springs. The upper floors were divided into smaller quarters for   Everything you need for a healthier lifestyle
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