Rocky Mountains

The Canadian Rocky Mountains are one of those places on Earth where nature is so overwhelmingly beautiful that you wonder if it can all be real. Turquoise glacial lakes that look like they were invented by a painter, snow-covered peaks over 3,000 meters high, endless coniferous forests, and wildlife that includes grizzly bears, elk, and mountain goats. The Banff and Jasper National Parks — both UNESCO World Heritage Sites — are among the most spectacular protected areas on the planet.