Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget The best strategies for seeing these majestic parks, whether you have two days or two weeks Great places to stay: luxury hotels, rustic lodges, and the best places for backcountry camping The best hikes, from gentle walks to rewarding climbs, plus canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and horseback riding Detailed maps, plus a fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot a variety of local wildlife Frommer's. The best trips start here. Enjoy the best the parks have to offer. All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation...in an easy-to-carry size- and at an unbeatable price!

Table of Contents

List of Maps. 1. Welcome to Banff & Jasper National parks. 2. Planning Your Trip. 3. Exploring Banff National Park. 4. Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in Banff National Park. 5. Where to Stay, Camp & eat in Banff National Park. 6. Exploring Jasper National Park. 7. Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in Jasper National Park. 8. Where to Stay, Camp & Eat in Jasper National Park. 9. Gateways to Banff & Jasper National Parks. 10. A Nature Guide to Banff & Jasper National Parks. Index.

Author Biography

Christie Pashby is the co-author of Frommer's Argentina and has authored Frommer's Banff for each of its four editions. She is the former editor o the Canmore Leader newspaper and Wildlife, a Bow Valley arts and entertainment newsmagazine. Her travel stories have also been published in major Canadian dailies and wide-ranging magazines. She was a staff reporter at the Tico Times in San Jose, Costa Rica. An avid traveler, Christie makes her home in Canmore, Alberta, and Patagonia, Argentina. Her website is www.patagonia living.com.