The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains. We visit the popular resort town of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, an old-fashioned town. We also learn about a bear refuge, the giant-sized Athabasca Glacier and the Klondike gold rush.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

SUGGESTED READING

• White Fang, jack London
• Canada, Lonely Planet Editors
• The Many Faces of the Canadian Rockies, Frank A. Szy
• A History of Canada, Gustave Lanctot; Margaret M. Cameron, Clarke, Irwin, vol.2, 1964

COURSE OUTLINE

• Banff – One of Canada's most popular tourist destinations.
• Lake Louise  –  Originally called Laggan, is now a tourist hotspot.
• Medicine Hat – Site of the largest Teepee.
• Athabasca Glacier – Accessible glacier on the Icefields Parkway.
• Kicking Horse Bear Refuge – Wonderful safe place for rescued bears.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Have a greater understanding of travel in the Canadian Rockies.