Oliver Wheeler was responsible for the success of the 1921 Everest expedition, using a method that was pioneered in Canada ... the Canadian Rockies, Wheeler was able to create the first map ...

This Wonder of Canada almost speaks for itself ... whopping “wonder.” The Canadian Rockies are distinct from the American Rockies as they have been been very heavily glaciated, resulting ...

One member, English-born James McDonald, travelled to the Canadian Rockies in 1924 to seek inspiration in its mountains, lakes and forests. Later, he helped ignite Canada’s first major national ...

“Heli-hiking gives you the opportunity to reach high places in comfort,” says Dave Butler, Canadian Mountain Holidays ... guides and pilots who led Canada’s early heli-skiing expeditions.

Located just a block back from Banff Avenue on Bear Street, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is the only museum of its kind. Named after its patrons, Peter and Catharine Whyte – who were ...