Travel the quiet, winding Bow Valley Parkway between Banff and Lake Louise. Enjoy mountain views, stop at scenic pullouts for photos, and watch for wildlife in the forests and meadows.

Enjoy a short stop at Backswamp Viewpoint, a quiet wetland along the Bow Valley Parkway. Take in mirror-like mountain reflections and look for birds and wildlife in the marsh.

Walk a short trail along Marble Canyon, a narrow gorge carved through limestone by the turquoise waters of Tokumm Creek. Cross a series of bridges for views straight down into the canyon, and finish at a rushing waterfall at the end of the trail

Stop at Morant's Curve, one of the most famous photo spots in the Rockies. See the railway curving along the Bow River with the mountains behind it, and if you're lucky, catch a train passing through for the classic shot.

Take a break for lunch at Samson Mall in Lake Louise village. Grab food from the bakery, café, or deli, and browse the small shops for souvenirs and snacks before continuing the tour.

Visit Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, known for its bright green-blue water surrounded by forest and mountain peaks. Walk along the shoreline, cross the wooden bridge, and take photos of the lake and the historic lodge.

Stop at Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park, where the powerful Kicking Horse River has carved a passage through solid rock. Watch the water rush through the narrow opening beneath the rock bridge and take photos from the viewing areas.

Take in views of Crowfoot Glacier, a hanging glacier perched on the cliffs above the Icefields Parkway. It's a great photo stop with mountains, ice, and forest all in one view.

Stop at Bow Lake along the Icefields Parkway to see its clear blue-green water reflecting the surrounding peaks and Bow Glacier. Walk along the shoreline, take photos, and see the historic red-roofed Num-Ti-Jah Lodge on the lake's edge.

Walk a short uphill trail to the Peyto Lake lookout near Bow Summit, the highest point on the Icefields Parkway. Look down on the brilliant turquoise lake, famous for its wolf-head shape, surrounded by mountains and valleys. It's one of the most photographed views in the Rockies.