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Moraine Lake at sunrise with orange-lit peaks and a turquoise lake

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Glacier-fed lakes, big-sky highways and chalet towns fill the Canadian Rockies. Roads and trails are at their best from June to September.

Best months
Jun–Sep
Signature peak
Mount Robson, 3,954 m
Fly into
Calgary (YYC)
Destinations
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12 of 12 destinations · Main season Jun–Sep

Moraine Lake at sunrise with orange-lit peaks and a turquoise lake Best Jun–Sep

Banff National Park, Alberta

Moraine Lake & Banff

Turquoise water below the Valley of the Ten Peaks; the access road opens in late spring.

1,885 m · Jun–Sep · Easy

Good for: Lakes

Stays Flights Tours
Canoes on Lake Louise beneath the Victoria Glacier Best Jun–Sep · Dec–Mar

Banff National Park, Alberta

Lake Louise

A glacier-fed lake with canoeing in summer and skiing nearby in winter.

1,646 m · Jun–Sep · Dec–Mar · Easy

Good for: Lakes · Snow & ski

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Turquoise Maligne Lake below rocky peaks in Jasper National Park Best Jun–Sep

Jasper National Park, Alberta

Jasper and Maligne Lake

A quieter Rockies base with a long turquoise lake, deep canyons and some of Canada's darkest skies.

1,670 m · Jun–Sep · Easy

Good for: Lakes · Scenic views · Trekking

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A rocky peak above turquoise Bow Lake beside the Icefields Parkway Best Jun–Sep

Banff and Jasper national parks, Alberta

Icefields Parkway

A 232 km mountain road linking Lake Louise and Jasper, past glaciers, turquoise lakes and waterfalls.

2,088 m · Jun–Sep · Easy

Good for: Scenic views · Lakes · Snow & ski

Stays Flights Tours
Red canoes on the shore of Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park Best Jun–Sep

Yoho National Park, British Columbia

Yoho and Emerald Lake

A smaller, steeper park next to Banff, with a bright green lake, a tall waterfall and ancient fossils.

1,282 m · Jun–Sep · Easy

Good for: Lakes · Scenic views · Trekking

Stays Flights Tours
Berg Lake and Mount Robson in British Columbia Best Jul–Sep

Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia

Mount Robson

The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, visible from the Yellowhead Highway, with a famous backpacking trail to Berg Lake.

3,954 m · Jul–Sep · Moderate

Good for: Scenic views · Trekking · Lakes

Stays Flights Tours
Snow-covered peaks and cloud above Whistler Blackcomb Best Jun–Sep

British Columbia

Whistler

A car-free mountain village two hours from Vancouver, with huge skiing in winter and lifts, trails and bike parks in summer.

2,182 m · Jun–Sep · Moderate

Good for: Snow & ski · Scenic views · Trekking

Stays Flights Tours
Evening light on mountains above Waterton Lake Best May–Sep

Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta

Waterton Lakes

Mountains rising straight from the prairie at the Montana border, with a lakeside village, a historic hotel and rewarding hikes.

1,290 m · May–Sep · Easy

Good for: Lakes · Scenic views · Trekking

Stays Flights Tours
Upper Kananaskis Lake below Mount Indefatigable Best Jun–Sep

Alberta

Kananaskis Country

A large mountain playground an hour from Calgary, with blue lakes, high passes and wildlife.

2,206 m · Jun–Sep · Easy

Good for: Lakes · Scenic views · Trekking

Stays Flights Tours
A fjord-like lake between steep cliffs in Gros Morne National Park Best Jun–Sep

Newfoundland

Gros Morne

A UNESCO site on Newfoundland's west coast, with fjord-like freshwater ponds, orange rock and dramatic mountain scenery.

806 m · Jun–Sep · Moderate

Good for: Scenic views · Lakes · Trekking

Stays Flights Tours
The Cabot Trail winding along the coast of Cape Breton Highlands National Park Best Jun–Oct

Nova Scotia

Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Highlands

A 300 km loop around Cape Breton Island, with cliffs and ocean views, hiking trails and Acadian and Scottish culture.

532 m · Jun–Oct · Easy

Good for: Scenic views · Villages & culture · Trekking

Stays Flights Tours
Jagged peaks above tundra in Tombstone Territorial Park Best Jul–Sep

Yukon

Tombstone Territorial Park

Jagged granite peaks and colourful tundra in the Yukon, reached by the Dempster Highway.

2,192 m · Jul–Sep · Moderate

Good for: Scenic views · Trekking · Lakes

Stays Flights Tours

About Canada

Canada at a glance

The Canadian Rockies around Banff and Lake Louise are among the easiest high-mountain landscapes to visit. Paved roads, shuttle services and short lakeshore walks put turquoise lakes and glaciers within reach of almost every traveller.

Moraine Lake and Lake Louise are the headline stops, both in Banff National Park, Alberta. Longer hikes lead to teahouses, larch valleys and passes for those who want more.

Summer is the main season, from June to September. The golden larches turn in late September, and winter brings skiing and ice-skating. Wildlife is part of the experience: carry bear spray where recommended and follow Parks Canada guidance.

Getting there

Fly into Calgary International Airport (YYC). Banff is roughly an hour and a half by road and Lake Louise about two hours. A rental car is the most flexible option, and shuttles serve the most popular lakes.

Getting around

Within the national parks, Parks Canada and commercial shuttles operate to the busiest spots, and some roads have access restrictions for private vehicles. Check current rules before you go.

Entry and safety

Visa-exempt travellers flying to Canada generally need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Check the official Government of Canada website for your nationality.

A national park pass is required to stop in the parks. Weather can change quickly at altitude, and trails may close for wildlife activity.

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Last reviewed October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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