Explore Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks: A Travel Guide

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Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Go hiking and camping in the Backcountry in Banff, mountain-biking and horseback riding in Jasper, or wildlife spotting in Glacier -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parksand begin your journey now!

Inside the Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks Travel Guide:

User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations Focused on the best – hikes, drives, and cycling tours Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, camping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, geology, wildlife, and conservation Over 52 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout Useful features – Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight HikesCovers Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Glacier National Park, Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka, Bow Valley, Backcountry, Kananaskis Country, Lake O’Hara, Jasper Town, Blackfeet Indian Reservation and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to these Canadian national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.

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From the Publisher

Banff, Jasper and Glacier offer outdoor experiences at their simplest and best.

Sit atop a mountain, hike through the forest, feel the spray of a waterfall.

Welcome to Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks

Banff National Park

Pictured: Lake Louise Gondola.

Glacier National Park

Jasper National Park

Pictured: Wild Bull Elk.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lonely Planet
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 19, 2016
Edition ‏ : ‎ 4th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1742206182
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1742206189
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.7 x 7.7 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ National Parks
Best Sellers Rank: #643,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #34 in Banff Travel Guides #43 in Canadian National Parks Travel Guides #210 in General Canada Travel Books
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