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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
the servants who personally attended the needs of the visitors.
Built in a Scottish baronial-style castle, the hotel comes with H Sandwiches & Wraps
kilted pipers and even a ninth-floor ghost. Location also H Homemade Soups
H Garden Fresh Salads
H Smoothies
Family owned & operated since 1988
H Healthy Shakes
H Energy Drinks - Juices
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