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Frommer's Banff and the Canadian Rockies Day by Day

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John Wiley & Sons, Apr 22, 2011 - Travel - 384 pages
Banff and the Canadian Rockies are one of the country's most popular destinations, drawing more visitors each year. Filled with inspiring sight-seeing opportunities and recreational activities, this destination offers something for everyone. Pamper yourself at a luxury or day spa, soak in the hot springs, and breathe the fresh alpine air. Looking for adventure? Try whitewater rafting, walking on a glacier, dog sledding, or climbing a Rocky Mountain peak. Discover one of Banff's western saloons, or enjoy a live performance at the Banff Centre. Shop at designer boutiques and discover the history of the region at one of several museums or historical landmarks.

Frommer's Banff & the Canadian Rockies Day by Day will guide readers through their multitude of choices quickly and with an insider's knowledge of the one-of-a-kind experiences that abound. With hundreds of color photos, dozens of annotated maps and walking tours, hiking guides, thematic tours for every taste and star-rated advice on where to eat, stay, camp, shop, and have fun, this book is a must have for any visit to the Rockies.

  

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Review: Frommer's Banff & the Canadian Rockies Day by Day

User Review  - Marion - Goodreads

This book is a great starting point for researching a trip to the Canadian Rockies. I really liked the way it was organized and the suggestions Pashby makes for how to structure time in such a ... Read full review

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User Review  - The Bookwyrm's Hoard - Goodreads

Review originally published at The Bookwyrm's Hoard. This was probably the most useful guide I found on the Banff and Jasper area, for both advance planning and in deciding what to do on a daily basis ... Read full review

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Contents

Chapter 1 Strategies for Seeing Banff the Canadian Rockies
7
Chapter 2 The Best FullDay Tours
11
Chapter 3 The Best SpecialInterest Tours
31
Chapter 4 Banff NationalPark
49
Chapter 5 The Canadian Rockies
91
Chapter 6 The Great Outdoors
139
The Savvy Traveler
161
Index
177
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About the author (2011)

Christie Pashby has written for Frommer's for nearly a decade, contributing to titles including Frommer's Argentina, Frommer's Chile, and Frommer's Best Hiking Trips in British Columbia. She divides her time between the Canadian Rockies and Bariloche, Argentina. A freelance journalist and translator, she also somehow finds the time to run a small guiding business with her husband, and cram in two ski seasons a year. Her website is www.patagonialiving.com.

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