Vancouver is considered one of the most beautiful major cities in the world thanks to its natural setting. Located between the sea and the Rocky mountains you can go sailing, wale watching as well as skiing on the same day. Vancouver is featured in many movies and is the starting point for cruises to Alaska.
Banff is a very touristy little town in southern Alberta. Oner of the most famous attractions is the Banff Springs Hotel.
Banff National Park is one of the best places to enjoy the Rocky Mountains with beautiful snowy mountains, blue glacier lakes, canoeing opportunities and hiking trails. Highlights include Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Jasper and Jasper National Park are a true highlight in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is easy to spend several days or longer to discover the mountains, glaciers, waterfalls. You can be active and do some trekking or canoeing - or take boat rides.
Jasper is a must-do between Vancouver and Banff.
Lake Louise is a beautiful lake in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.
Vancouver Island is the largest island on the west coast of the Americas with a comparable size as the country Belgium. Major city is Victoria, capital of British Columbia.
You can explore nature and yourself on the island, where space and no-one's land is widely available. There is a lot of wildlife on land and in the water (orcas).
Calgary, Alberta, is located between the prairie and the mountains. As rumours go "it can snow any day of the year". In July the greatest show on earth, the Calgary Stampede (incl. Rodeo), takes place.
Whitehorse is the capital and largest city of Yukon Territory in the middle of basalt cliffs, reminders of the Gold digger era.
Yukon has a lot of nature, but during spring, when flowers are blossoming, it is especially beautiful. Mount Logan is North-America's 2nd highest mountain (after Denali in Alaska).
Whistler is a famous resort for alpine skiing and mountain biking.