Canadian Rockies

• Fade to blue: Mountain lakes losing unique colour due to climate change, says study

  'A lot of the turquoise glacial lakes in the Canadian Rockies are clearing up. They're turning more the blue colour that people think of as normal lakes.'

  Environment

  Sep 24, 2021
  
• Scientists warn glacier in Canadian Rockies is slipping away before their eyes at unprecedented rate

  Scientists warn glacial melt on Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park is the highest ever recorded this season. They blame climate change for the rapid retreat.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2021
  
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• Kentucky man faces $750K fine for breaking quarantine rules in Alberta Rockies

  Drivers are allowed a reasonable period of stay to make the transit and are limited to travel within Canada using the most direct route to Alaska.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2020
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• Waterloo study uses historic photos to examine ecosystem change in Canadian Rockies

  A new study by researchers at the University of Waterloo shows how quickly the ecosystem of the Rocky Mountains in Western Canada has shifted.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
• Birds flocking to national parks in the Canadian Rockies

  Parks Canada scientists, who have been monitoring songbird populations since 2007, found most are doing well in Banff, Jasper, Waterton Lakes, Yoho and Kootenay national parks.

  Environment

  Jan 28, 2020
• Parks puts up toilet etiquette signs to help international tourists with outhouse use

  Some new toilet ettiquette signs are popping up in the Canadian Rockies to show international visitors how to properly use outhouses.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2019
• Parks Canada preps for tourists during free Canada 150 year, conservationists concerned

  Parks Canada is preparing for an increase in visitors this year as people across the country and around the world request free annual passes to explore the nation's natural treasures as part of Canada's 150th anniversary celebration.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2017
• Banff named one of the world’s top travel destinations for 2017

  Banff was the only Canadian location to make National Geographic Traveler magazine's annual Best of the World list, which highlights 21 must-see places to visit in 2017.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2016
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• Canadians getting some R and R in their own backyard at Mount Assiniboine

  A low loonie is adding up to a double win for one of Canada's great backcountry escapes. Not only is a trip to Mount Assiniboine Lodge popular with Canadians looking to stay home, it's a steal of a deal for Americans.

  Feb 24, 2016