Alison Criscitiello, director of the Canadian Ice Core Lab at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, knows Banff National Park as both a scientist and extreme outdoor sports enthusiast.

These dramatic 181 miles of Alberta—passing through and by Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, and Banff National Parks plus three provincial parks—earn the route a reputation as one of the most ...

Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, is full of iconic wonders of nature. It features world-class hiking, majestic mountain views, stunning lakes, and accessible wildlife viewing. It also hosts ...