Experience Yoho National Park Photo by Deschênes Steve
Visit a National Historic Site Parks Canada operates more than just National Parks. Take the whole family to one of our National Historic Sites for a fun way to learn about Canada’s rich heritage. The Twin Falls Tea House is operated seasonally as a private lodge. The CPR built this chalet in 1908 and it was designated as a national historic site in 1992. It is a charming example of early rustic, log-framed design and also a vivid reminder of the early days of trail riding, hiking, and mountaineering.
Spiral Tunnels BC joined Confederation in 1871 on the condition that Prime Minister John A. Macdonald would build a railway to link the province to the rest of Canada. The problem? The steep grades in the mountains. The solution? Spiral tunnels blasted through them to reduce the grade. The tunnels remain an engineering feat to this day. Part of the Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site, the Spiral Tunnels are an easy place to stop and close to the village of Field.
Hike the classics! The Iceline Trail is arguably the most iconic trail in the park. It offers miles of glaciers and stunning mountain views! This is a strenuous full-day hike. For a shorter adventure, Takakkaw Falls is a thundering waterfall within a short walk from your car. At 302 m, it’s one of the highest, easy-to-access waterfalls in Canada. Insider tip: there’s also a rock climbing route that goes up beside the waterfall. Try to spot the climbers!
Experience RVing If the price of a recreation vehicle (RV) has you running for the exit, stop and get out your calculator. Break down the actual costs and look at the facts. You might be pleasantly surprised. RV vacations continue to be a very affordable way for a family to travel because of the tremendous savings on air, hotel and restaurants. And these savings offset the cost of fuel. Believe it or not, gas is not the biggest expense on a road trip. Lodging is. For instance, a standard room in Banff during the summer
is typically about $400 per night, double that at one of the top hotels. That compares to about $35 for a nice campsite. Even when fuel rates increase for campers, they also increase for the non-RVer, at the pump for your car, and also with fuel surcharges for your airline ticket. Plus, the cost of dining out is significantly higher than preparing a healthy home-cooked meal in your RV. And with the money you save, you can see more attractions, stay longer, or take a second vacation! There’s more time together as a family, less stress getting to and from the airport, renting a car, keeping track of luggage (or worse, losing it!) and eating meals out. The pace is more leisurely. You get to see more along the way. But perhaps most importantly, there’s more time together for family activities. You make happier memories gathered around a campfire roasting hot dogs than you do sitting in an airport. Do your own research. Rent a unit first to see how you like it. RVing. It’s definitely the way to go.
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