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The British Columbia
Rockies have been drawing visitors for over a
century and it's easy to see why - this region
is nothing short of spectacular. Towering
mountains line the valleys, the towns and roads
snuggled at their base. Standing at a viewpoint,
you can gaze out on one of the many glacial
lakes in the region, which are noted for their
dazzling turquoise hue. Because the
Rockies
are so popular with visitors, there's a wide
range of accommodation from camping to historic
lodges to luxurious hot spring resorts.
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The high points
To many visitors, the greatest appeal of our
Rockies lies in the magnificent mountain parks.
In some, such as Top of the World Provincial
Park and
Kootenay National Park,
you can drive to the high points; others, such
as the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy, save the
best views for hikers. Yoho National Park
is appropriately named after the Cree world for
"awe"; that's exactly the feeling you'll
experience gazing up at Takakkaw Falls or
paddling in Emerald Lake, in the shelter of
towering snowcapped peaks. Stay in the park
itself or just outside, in the mountain
community of Golden. |
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The height of adventure.
In mountains like these, it's only
natural that you should find excellent
conditions for river rafting, heli-hiking,
windsurfing and other action-packed
activities. But our mountains hold other
adventures too - like terrific fishing
for rainbow, brook, lake and cutthroat
trout. After all that activity, you'd
probably enjoy a relaxing soak at Radium
Hot Springs, which has two outdoor
pools, averaging 35 degree Celsius.
Fairmont Hot Springs has even more
to offer - four pools with an average
temperature of 40 degree Celsius. If
you'd like to get off the beaten track
and into really hot water, try
Lussier Hot Springs near Canal Flats
- the temperature there is 44 degree
Celsius. |
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A quick tour of touring here.
Drop into the town of
Sparwood,
to tour the historic murals in the Centennial
Square depicting the history of the ghost towns
of Michel and Natal. In Fernie, you'll
find a friendly town full of distinctive brick
buildings, which were built at the
turn-of-the-century after a fire destroyed the
town. Other spots to stop at: Cranbrook's
Canadian Museum of Rail Travel; the original log
cabin museums at Windermere and Golden; and the
town of Invermere, gateway to Panorama Resort.
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A little bit of the Old World.
Kimberley has been modelled after a classic
Bavarian village. As you sit in the central
square, known as Der Platzl, you can enjoy
outdoor band concerts and fresh strudel. In the
background, the world's largest cuckoo clock
cheerily announces the hour, telling you it's
time to take a stroll through Cominco Gardens.
Afterwards, ride the chairlift to the top of
North Star Mountain for a lovely view, or head
off on the Bavarian City Mining Railway. |
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...And even more of the olden days.
Fort Steele is one of British Columbia's most
extensive "living history" towns. Over 60 homes
and buildings have been restored and
reconstructed to their turn-of-the-century
condition, creating a fascinating town. Amongst
the shops, you'll find the City Bakery,
Kershaw's General Store and the Tea Room
Restaurant. For full service dining, the
International hotel offers an authentic heritage
experience. Don't miss the live professional
theatre entertainment at the Wild Horse Theatre.
Or, tour the town in a horse-drawn wagon. The
park is open year-round, with daily activities
and shows throughout the summer. |
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May we suggest a different kind of driving vacation?
The British Columbia Rockies are on the leading edge of golf resort
developments in
Canada, with Radium and Fairmont Hot
Springs in the fore. Both resorts have
tow fine courses each, as well as luxury
accommodation and, of course, the hot
springs themselves. From destination
resort courses to community courses in
small friendly towns, the B.C.
Rockies
golf experience is second to none. Ten
fabulous 18 hole courses and a variety
of 9 hole courses offer unsurpassed
terrain and sweeping mountain views.
With an average distance between courses
of 35 km, you can play several in just a
few days.
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