Category Places

Descriptions, Photos, and Videos of interesting places and tourist attractions

Grassi Lakes

Upper and Low Grassi Lakes are located near Canmore. in the Nordic Center Provincial Park. The lakes are named after Lawrence Grassi. According to Wikipedia, he was a climbing guide and built many trails in the area, including the one…

Sky Walk, Columbia Icefield

The SkyWalk is a 1 km-long engineering marvel that offers magnificent views of the Sunwapta Valley from a glass-bottom bridge 280 meters high. The Skywalk is supported by weathered steel cantilevers. This steel is environmentally friendly and practically maintenance-free. The…

Athabasca Hotel, Jasper

Located near Jasper Railway Station this hotel offers old charm, convenience, and exceptional customer service.  This is a two-story building. Its drawback is the absence of elevators. If your room is on the second floor, you may get a nice…

Waterfowl Lake

Most people stop for a photo op at the designated viewpoint adjacent to the Icefield Pkwy. For more exciting views you can stop at the campground and walk along a nice and easy trail that would lead to the truly…