Views of the Bow Valley from Tunnel Mountain. Banff National Park Alberta Canada.
The Canadian Rockies mountain range spans the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta - an area of 194,000 km².
With jagged, ice-capped peaks, including towering Mt. Robson, it's a region of alpine lakes, diverse wildlife and outdoor recreation sites. Yoho National Park is home to the massive Takakkaw Falls.
Other national parks are Jasper, with the famously accessible Athabasca Glacier, and Banff, site of glacier-fed Lake Louise.
Elevation: 3,954 m
Area: 194,000 km²
Highest point: Mount Robson
Passes: Kicking Horse Pass, Yellowhead Pass, Sunwapta Pass, MORE
Provinces: British Columbia, Alberta
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