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Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks Lonely Planet Guide

Lonely Planet’s Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.  Hike the Skyline Trail, watch for bears, and ride the rapids; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of these national parks and begin your journey now!

Inside: 

• Up-to-date information – all businesses were rechecked before publication
• User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations
• Focused on the best – hikes, drives, and cycling tours
• Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, geology, wildlife, and conservation
• Over 52 full-colour trail and park maps and full-colour images throughout 
• Useful features – Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight Hikes

Covers Banff National Park & Around, Jasper National Park, Glacier National Park & Around, Waterton Lakes National Park.