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Ruff Lake is a lake in Alberta. Ruff Lake is situated southeast of Volcano Peak. ... Location: Alberta, Prairies, Canada, North ... -119.2975° or 119° 17' 51" west ...
Alberta is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. Located in Western Canada, the province has an area of 661,190 km 2 (255,290 sq mi) and is bounded to the south by the United States state of Montana along 49° north for 298 km (185 mi); to the east at 110° west by the province of Saskatchewan for 1,223 km (760 mi); and at 60° north the Northwest Territories for 644 km (400 ...
- Ranked 6th among provinces and territories
- Slave River, 210 m (690 ft)
- Mount Columbia, 3,747 m (12,293 ft)
- Mount Yamnuska
- Mount Temple
- Mount Rundle
- Tunnel Mountain
- Mount Assiniboine
- Sulphur Mountain
- Mount Bourgeau
- Ha Ling Peak
- Three Sisters
- Cascade Mountain
Elevation: Elevation 2,240 m (7,350 ft) Yamnuska is far from the tallest mountain on this list, nor is it a mountain in Banff, but it’s well known by just about everybody in the Bow Valley and Calgary,for that matter. It’s one of the first mountains you see as you enter the Rockies from Calgary, between the prairies and mountains. Yamnuska is an ex...
Elevation: 3,544 m (11,627 ft) Mount Temple is a famous mountain in the Canadian Rockies as it’s over 3000 meters, and you can summit it without having mountaineering experience. For many hikers and scramblers who enjoy the Canadian Rockies, Mount Temple is a source of accomplishment. It’s a gorgeous Banff mountain and an endless source of inspirat...
Elevation: 2,948 m (9,672 ft) No list of Banff mountains is complete without mentioning the glorious Mount Rundle. Mount Rundle is a long massive mountain that overlooks both Banff and Canmore. It could be argued that it is an entire range as it spans over 12 kilometers, with several distinct peaks along the way. My favorite spot to see Mount Rundl...
Elevation:1,692 m (5,551 ft) Tunnel Mountainis one of the smaller Banff mountains. Actually, when you look at it compared to Mount Rundle next door, it really looks more like a hill. That being said, Tunnel Mountain is indeed a mountain, and it’s a classic that is beloved by Banff locals. People love it for its accessibility, and you can hike it ye...
Elevation: 3,618 m (11,870 ft) Mount Assiniboine, aka named the “Matterhorn of the Rockies” for its pyramid shape, draws in visitors and mountain enthusiasts from around the world. Located on the Great Divide, on the British Columbia/Alberta border, Mount Assiniboine is another sight to behold at 3,618 meters. The best way to see this famous Canadi...
Elevation: 2,451 m (8,041 ft) Sulphur Mountain is another Banff mountain favorite that is located just right outside of downtown Banff. It’s named for its two sulfurous hot springs but is perhaps most well-known as the site of the Banff Gondola. It’s this mountain that you can get to the top of without putting a lot of work in. The Banff Gondola wi...
Elevation: 2,931 m (9,616 ft) Mount Bourgeau is a 2,931-metre-tall mountain in the heart of Banff National Park, which promises some extraordinary views. It’s easily accessible from the town of Banff and Canmoreas it’s only a 10-15 minute drive to the parking area. This makes it a great hike for those staying in Banff town as you can see the coloss...
Elevation:2,407 m (7,897 ft) Ha Ling Peakis impossible to miss from downtown Canmore and is the most popular peak in the area to climb. Nearly every local in town has likely clambered up to its peak, and over the years, it has grown to be one of the most popular hikes in the Canadian Rockies. While Ha Ling Peak may look daunting from Canmore, the h...
Elevation: Big Sister – 2,936 m, Middle Sister – 2,769 m, Little Sister – 2,694 m Faith, Hope, and Charity, the individual mountains that make up the Three Sisters Mountain, visible almost everywhere in Canmore. These Canmore mountains are revered by all locals and are the town’s majestic and easily recognizable icons. At nearly 10,000 feet, they’r...
Elevation: 2,998 m (9,836 ft) Cascade Mountain is the iconic Mountain in Banff you literally cannot miss (no matter how hard you try!) Cascade Mountain towers over Banff like a giant. It’s the most prominent mountain near Downtown Banff and is beautiful from all angles. This Banff mountain was named in 1858 by James Hector after the waterfall or “c...
Jasper National Park, in Alberta, Canada, is the largest national park within Alberta's Rocky Mountains, spanning 11,000 km 2 (4,200 sq mi). It was established as Jasper Forest Park in 1907, renamed as a national park in 1930, and declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1984. Its location is north of Banff National Park and west of Edmonton.
Jun 18, 2020 · Geography of Alberta. Alberta is divided by three of Canada’s seven physiographic regions. These three regions are the Cordillera, Interior Plains and Canadian Shield. However, the vast majority of the province falls within the Interior Plains region. The Interior Plains may be further divided into prairie grassland, parkland and boreal forest.
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Situated under the world's second largest dark sky preserve, look up 365 days a year and enjoy billions of stars dancing overhead. Wintertime brings an endless variety of amazing adventures. From snowshoeing, skiing and skating to biking and winter walking. Needless to say, Jasper is a special place to visit year-round!
A horseshoe loop. If connections allow, then you could do a horseshoe type loop where you start at either Calgary or Edmonton, see Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise, drive along the beautiful Icefields Parkway and then depart from the opposite airport. This would allow you to see many of the best parts of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Alberta.
