Towns in the Alberta Rockies

Learn about the Alberta towns that cater to the millions of visitors who visit the Canadian Rockies. Each townsite has its own unique history and character.

Banff
The largest community in the park. Tourism services, with the charm of a small mountain community.

Canmore
20 min. east of Banff townsite. Host to the 1988 Winter Olympics x-country ski events. Home to galleries & shops.

Crowsnest Pass
Nestled in the Rockies on a high mountain pass across the Continental Divide, on Hwy 3 in SW Alberta.

Grande Cache
Sparkling lakes, rushing rivers, green valleys, and windswept peaks. 214 km NW of Jasper National Park.

Hinton
On the eastern edge of Jasper National Park, a four-season playground offering amenities and services.

Jasper
A mountain resort community, popular with visitors, climbers, mountain bikers, avid skiers and hikers.

Kananaskis Village
West of Calgary and southeast of Banff, with stunning beauty and easy access to wilderness areas.

Lake Louise
Mountain resort 4 km. from Lake Louise, a spectacular lake surrounded by stunning mountain views.

Rocky Mountain House
Historic site of 1799 fur trading posts. Crossroads of Cowboy Trail Hwy #22 & David Thompson Hwy #11.

Waterton
Mountain resort town, located in Waterton Lakes National Park. Offers park info and complete tourist facilities.