Best Road Trips Canadian Rockies 1

Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs
Full-color route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directions
Detours - delightful diversions to see the Canadian Rockies' highlights along the way

Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next

Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Stretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Lavish color photography provides inspiration throughout

Covers the Icefield Parkway, Radium Hot Springs, Emerald Lake, Marble Canyon, Banff National Park, Spiral Tunnels, Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, Kootenay Lake, Kimberley Alpine Resort and more.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Canadian Rockies' Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring the Canadian Rockies via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

Planning a Canadian trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's Canada, our most comprehensive guide to Canada, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

Looking for a guide focused on a specific region or city? Check out Lonely Planet's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies or Vancouver & Victoria guides for a comprehensive look at all that this region has to offer, or Pocket Vancouver, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

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