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42 Travel<br />
A Rocky Road<br />
By Jess Phillips<br />
Towering spruce trees, unmarred stretches of fresh<br />
snow, the perfect reflection of a mountainside in an<br />
unblemished pool of blue - there’s nowhere else it<br />
could be but Canada. Embark on a journey to the<br />
westernmost part of the country to experience the<br />
stunning mountains that comprise the Canadian<br />
Rockies; listen closely enough and you might just<br />
hear the chugging of a train as it passes through the<br />
landscape.<br />
Whether you’re heading to the striking Lake Louise,<br />
the urban sprawl of Vancouver or the scenic Jasper<br />
National Park, climb aboard to embrace the best of<br />
what Western Canada has to offer.<br />
Begin in Banff National Park, which successfully<br />
fuses the park’s rugged wilderness with a series<br />
of sophisticated hotels, bars and restaurants.<br />
Framed behind a mountainous backdrop, the park<br />
offers plenty of opportunities to get up close and<br />
personal with awe-inspiring wildlife such as elk,<br />
bears, mountain goats and bighorn sheep, all while<br />
taking in the picture-perfect scenery. Embark on an<br />
evening wildlife safari, try horseback riding or get<br />
the adrenaline pumping with white water rafting –<br />
whichever activity you choose, Banff National Park<br />
is the perfect location to absorb some of Canada’s<br />
natural beauty.<br />
Nearby, Lake Louise is a breath-taking oasis amidst<br />
the peaks and glaciers of the Rocky Mountains. The<br />
lake was formed over 10,000 years ago when the<br />
Victoria Glacier melted, which is what lends the lake<br />
its iconic emerald hue. There are plenty of walking<br />
trails around, including a magnificent 3.5km hike
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