Last Sunday, extreme skiers Christina Lustenberger and Guillaume Pierrel made the first ski descent of the south face of 3,954m Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

One of the greatest examples of the Canadian Rockies' wildly celebrated natural beauty is this stunning canyon that is a splendid centerpiece for any visit.

Last fall, I had the opportunity to travel on the Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West train, which travels between Vancouver and Banff or Lake Louise, passing through Kamloops. This route ...