British Columbia’s Southeastern Parks

In the Rocky Mountains of Eastern British Columbia, pressing against its border with Alberta are three national parks and numerous other points of interest that can be accommodated with some ease during a single trip. It is a region of ice fields, glaciers, towering waterfalls, wild rivers and jagged alpine peaks. Here are a few of the things you will discover:

Mount Revelstoke National Park

Established in 1914, Mount Revelstoke is one of a string of high-alpine national parks in the Canadian Rockies. Visitors can traverse the park nearly reach the summit of Mount Revelstoke via the Meadows in the Sky Parkway. Mount Revelstoke offers opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities including, skiing, hiking and camping.

Glacier National Park

Designated as a national park in 1886, Glacier protects part of the Selkirk Range. Its 521 square miles are comprised of jagged peaks, deep canyons, alpine forest, active glaciers and a system of caves. Hiking, camping, mountain biking and bird watching are some activities available in the park.

Rogers Pass, running through Glacier, contains remnants of the Canadian Pacific Railway line that crossed the Selkirk Mountains in 1885 along with the stone ruins of a mountain resort. Today they are listed as a National Historic Site.

Kicking Horse Heritage River

 The course of the Kicking Horse is dominated by canyons, gorges and cliffs. The river contains many sections of rapids and numerous waterfalls, which includes the dramatic 256 meter Takkakaw Falls.

Yoho National Park

Established in 1886, Yoho is eastern-most of the BC parks clustered along the British Columbia-Alberta border. It is one of the many national parks that comprise the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The park helps preserve a variety of high alpine ecosystems. It is known for its towering peaks, massive ice fields and waterfalls.