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Canadian Rockies by Train

Columbia Icefield Tour & Glacier Skywalk

Walk on the Glass-Bottom Glacier Skywalk and tour the Athabasca Glacier in the Rugged Ice Explorer Vehicle from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.

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Canadian Rockies Banff National Park

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Banff is Canada's most visited National Park. Banff's towering peaks and beautiful meadows make it among Canada's most incredible holiday areas. Book Banff National Park's Popular Activities and Attractions.

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Canadian Rockies Boat Cruise

Maligne Lake Boat Cruise

This fully narrated cruise takes you along Maligne Lake, the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies, part of the UNESCO-listed Jasper National Park.

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What is the North American Cordillera?

The Canadian Rockies include several major national parks, protected areas, and mountain ranges.

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What is the North American Cordillera?

The North American Cordillera, also known as the Western Cordillera or simply the Cordillera, is a vast mountain system that extends along the western side of North America, from Alaska in the north to Mexico in the south. It encompasses various mountain ranges, plateaus, and associated geological features.

The North American Cordillera includes the mountain ranges and regions such as the Canadian Rockies, Coast Mountains, Sierra Nevada, Cascade Range, and the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental in Mexico. These ranges are part of the larger Cordilleran system.

The Cordillera is characterized by its complex and diverse geology, shaped by tectonic activity and mountain-building processes over millions of years. It consists of both folded and faulted mountain ranges, volcanic regions, uplifted plateaus, and extensive river systems.

The Cordillera is of great significance in terms of its geological history, ecological diversity, and natural resources. It has had a profound impact on shaping the landscapes, climates, and ecosystems of the western part of North America. The region is known for its scenic beauty, rich mineral deposits, diverse flora and fauna, and recreational opportunities.

Overall, the North American Cordillera is a vast and diverse mountain system that spans multiple countries and showcases the remarkable geological and ecological heritage of the western part of the continent.



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