The largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper landscape covers an expansive region of rugged backcountry trails and mountainous terrain protected ecosystems as well as the world-renowned Columbia Ice fields.Extending over 11,000 square kilometres, it’s the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and part of UNESCO’s Canadian Rocky Mountain …
The Athabasca Glacier is one of the six principal Columbia Icefield, located in the Canadian Rockies. The glacier currently loses depth at a rate of about 5 metres per year and has receded more than 1.5 km and lost over half of its volume in the past 125 years. Deep …
MOUNT ROBSON — THE HIGHEST PEAK IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES WHERE WATERFALLS, GLACIAL LAKES, WILDFLOWERS AND WILDLIFE DRAW YOU IN. “The Mountain of the Spiral Road,” Mount Robson’s gigantic, snow-capped peak has put visitors in a state of awe for centuries. There is not a soul who passes through …
Seattle, is Washington State’s largest city, it’s home to a large tech industry, with Microsoft and Amazon headquartered in its metropolitan area, also a major port. We just finished a city orientation tour to see the panoramic beauty of Seattle then embarked on this beautiful Norwegian Pearl cruise line, leaving …
24-07-2011 TO 31-07-2011 SEATTLE – WASHINGTON – CRUISE INSIDE PASSAGE – SKAGWAY ALASKA – CRUISE GLACIER BAY JUNEAU ALASKA – VICTORIA- BRITISH COLUMBIA – SEATTLE.
27-07-2011 In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travellers come in search of other riches – to experience yesteryear along Skagway’s charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those …
28-07-2011 Juneau has been called “Alaska’s peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Icefields and Glacier Bay National Park. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau. This is why visitors come to Alaska-to see magnificent …
29-07-2011 Its Tlingit Tribe name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you’ll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world’s most lush wilderness. Videos
30-07-2011 Roam the spacious lawns of stunning Butchart Gardens with its exotic flora, unusual topiary and exquisite fountains. Explore historic Bastion Square, the treasures of Chinatown and the many sights and sounds to be found along the boardwalk of the Inner Harbour.
