Travel for Kids Canadian Rockies



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		Canadian Rockies



		The Rocky Mountain area of Canada stretches from Jasper in Alberta into BC and down across the U.S. border. While not the highest mountains in Canada, the Rockies offer spectacular scenery and adventures of every kind for kids – canoeing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, river rafting, camping, swimming, fishing, dog sledding and skiing.

Canmore – Canmore is the gateway to travels along the Rockies going north from Calgary, it's worth a stop if only for the Grotto Mountain cave tour. A half-hour hike through water-etched passages into caverns filled with mineral formations is possible for even smaller kids. Make sure you wear warm casual clothes and good shoes, you'll be outfitted with helmets and lamps.

The road from Canmore to Banff is quite beautiful so give yourself enough time to really enjoy the drive: both the scenery and for "spot the wildlife" games. Although there are bridges built just for wild life to get from one side of the highway to the other, you're likely to see lots of elk and possibly a few bear along the side or even on the road. Pulling over to take photos - keep a respectful distance.

Rocky Mountain Explorer
Annie Davidson, Stewart Ross

Unfold the Candian Rockies, and a take a trip across the mountains, starting in Vancouver on one of spectacular train journeys, rafting on the rivers, passing by icefields, hot springs, roaring waterfalls, and hoodoos, ending up in Calgary, plus more about wildlife and fun facts. (Picture book, fold-out pages)

Bears
Deborah Hodge

Before you spot a bear up close, find out about the habits of black bears and grizzlies – what they eat (honey and fruit, plants and leaves, fish, deer), how fast they can run (up to 30mph), natural predators (none). (Picture book)

Deer, Moose, Elk & Caribou
Deborah Hodge

Fun facts about these fascinating animals. A moose is really just the largest deer, elk make lots of squealing noises, mule deer hop with stiff legs like a rabbit. Also, how to identify moose, mule deer, caribou and elk tracks. (Picture book)

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