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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 36 attractions in Banff

With GyPSy Guide you won’t miss a thing on your driving vacation through British Columbia and Alberta. Rent this small device and tune it into your vehicle stereo. GyPSy Guide will automatically play commentary as you arrive at points along your day's travel. It tells you about the beautiful scenery, stories of past explorers, advice on where to watch for wildlife, photo-stops, directions and more. Information is prepared and presented by professional local tour guides.

Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 36 attractions in Banff

Location Details:  Directions: 5 minute drive (2.5 km / 1.5 miles) southwest of Banff. From downtown, take Banff Ave south across Bow River, then a left on Cave Ave. Take a right on Mountain Ave and...

Attraction type: Tram
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park

Beautiful lake surrounded by woods and hiking trails.

Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park

Location Details:  Directions: 30 minute drive northwest of Banff on Trans Canada Hwy (watch for the signs)  Latitude / Longitude: 51.245695 / 115.841328  Hiking Details: Distance / Time: Average 40...

Attraction type: Canyon
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Lake Louise

This beautiful lake nestled in the mountains is best known for its appearance on the back of the Canadian dollar bill.

Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 112 attractions in Calgary

This zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from all over the world, including Kamala, the famous painting elephant as well as to the Botanical Garden and a Prehistoric Park for dinosaur lovers.

Attraction type: Zoo; Garden; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 112 attractions in Calgary

The largest museum in Western Canada has exhibits on everything from traditions of piercing and tattooing to life in certain tribes in Western Africa to Canada's heritage.

Attraction type: History museum; Museum; Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 attractions in Canmore
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 33 attractions in Jasper National Park
Attraction type: Mountain; Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park

Please see Inside Canadian Rockies: Icefields Parkway.

Attraction type: Scenic drive
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 17 attractions in Jasper

A spectacular waterfall in Jasper National Park.

Attraction type: Waterfall
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 17 attractions in Jasper

A scenic limestone canyon with waterfalls and walking trails.

Attraction type: Canyon; Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Fort Macleod

This historic site is where Native Americans hunters once trapped and killed buffalo.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Drumheller

Since 1985, the Royal Tyrrell Museum has presented the fascinating evolution of dinosaurs through it's collection of dozens of skeletons and hundreds of fossils.

Attraction type: Museum complex; Speciality museum; Natural history museum; Science museum; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 112 attractions in Calgary

For over 35 years, Rubaiyat has been providing Calgary with work from the best international artisans and craftsman. This 6000 sqft space serves as a casual gallery for browsing and a retail source for shopping. Boasting one of North America's largest blown glass collections and and an extensive range of jewelry lines, there is no shortage of inspiring pieces peruse.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 112 attractions in Calgary

Before the 1988 Winter Olympics, this hill was where Calgarians came to ski. Now Canada Olympic Park (COP) is active year-round.  Mountain biking, luge rides, bungee trampolining, outdoor wall...

Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field; Ski area; Sports museum; Sports complex
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 17 attractions in Jasper

A popular ski area offering beginner to expert slopes.

Attraction type: Ski area
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 36 attractions in Banff

Attraction type: Museum; Art gallery; Library; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 112 attractions in Calgary

This recreational island is located in the Bow River, providing stressed-out urbanites opportunities to bike, hike and fish.

Attraction type: Park; Island
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 36 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: National park; Tour
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