Follow the Trans-Canada Highway between Lake Louise and Calgary as Rocky Mountain scenery gives way to foothills and city views.

Hear about Banff Upper Hot Springs; a separate visit requires a detour and paid admission.

Discover the Calgary Stampede’s western traditions as the route approaches the city.

Enjoy views toward Kananaskis Country, a mountain wilderness beyond the main highway.

Pass Exshaw, a Bow Valley community with a long industrial and mountain history.

Travel past Canmore beneath the peaks of the Bow Valley.

Watch for Mount Rundle’s unmistakable sloping ridge near Banff and Canmore.

See Castle Mountain’s fortress-like cliffs above the Trans-Canada Highway.

Hear about Kananaskis Village on an optional detour south of the highway.

Spot the rugged Fortress mountain in Kananaskis Country from a distance.

Drive through Banff National Park, where mountain scenery and wildlife shape the journey.

Pass near Bow Valley Provincial Park, a foothill gateway to the Rockies.

Discover Canmore Museum’s local history; an optional visit depends on opening hours and admission.

Pass Dead Man’s Flats and hear the story behind its memorable name.

Hear about Ghost Lake east of the Rockies, beyond the main Trans-Canada route.

Learn about Kootenay National Park across the Continental Divide on a separate route.

Hear about Moraine Lake’s dramatic setting; personal vehicles cannot use Moraine Lake Road, and shuttle access is separate.

Explore Banff’s mountain-town story from the highway; a town visit is optional.

See Tunnel Mountain above Banff and hear how the mountain received its misleading name.

Spot the Three Sisters peaks rising above Canmore.

Hear about Nakiska Ski Area in Kananaskis, an optional detour south of the highway.

Watch for Copper Mountain’s rugged profile along the Bow Valley.

See Cascade Mountain rising above Banff’s townsite.

Follow the Bow River through the mountain valleys and toward Calgary.

Look toward Mount Norquay, Banff’s nearby ski hill; resort access is separate.