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From Banff's hot springs discovered by railway workers in 1883 to Waterton's prairie-to-alpine shift, the best national parks in Canada
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Canada’s 48 national parks don’t get the respect they deserve. Where Yellowstone, Yosemite, and other national parks in the US count as household names, Banff might conjure only vague visions of the unknown. It’s time these gorgeous landscapes moved into the spotlight.
You could explore most of these 10 incredible options on a single, albeit lengthy, road trip via a loop through the rugged Canadian Rockies. Some of these parks, like Banff, draw thick crowds in the high season, and the towns within or just outside the park boundaries can get crowded but still offer luxury amenities. Other places remain wild and sparse, calling to the adventurous spirits among travelers. Whichever location gets chosen, emerald lakes, towering mountains, and marauding grizzlies and acrobatic mountain goats sit only a trip away.
