Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains range. The southern end in Alberta and British Columbia borders Idaho and Montana of the USA. The northern end, in Yukon, borders Alaska.
The Canadian Rockies also contain five national parks:
- Banff National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Yoho National Park
Significant peaks
| Mountain/Peak | metres | feet | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Robson | 3,954 | 12,972 | highest point |
| Mount Columbia | 3,747 | 12,293 | highest point in Alberta |
| North Twin Peak | 3,684 | 12,087 | |
| Mount Clemenceau | 3,658 | 12,001 | |
| Mount Alberta | 3,619 | 11,873 | |
| Mount Forbes | 3,612 | 11,850 | |
| South Twin Peak | 3,566 | 11,700 | |
| Mount Temple | 3,543 | 11,624 | Lake Louise |
| Snow Dome | 3,520 | 11,548 | |
| Mount Bryce | 3,507 | 11,506 | |
| Mount Kitchener | 3,505 | 11,500 | |
| Mount Hungabee | 3,492 | 11,456 | |
| Mount Brazeau | 3,470 | 11,385 | |
| Mount Athabasca | 3,491 | 11,453 | |
| Mount Joffre | 3,449 | 11,316 | |
| Mount Edith Cavell | 3,363 | 11,033 |
For scrambling up peaks of the Canadian Rockies, check out Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies. Note that of the mountains listed above, only Mount Temple has an established scrambling route. All other mountains (including other routes up Mount Temple), require more mountaineering skills and experience.
For hikers and backpackers, The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide is the original and definitive reference guide book.
Mountain ranges
The Canadian Rockies are subdivided into numerous mountain ranges:
