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Kootenay National Park
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“Kootenay National Park is a national park of Canada in southeastern British Columbia. The park consists of 1,406 km2 (543 sq mi) of the Canadian Rockies, including parts of the Kootenay and Park mountain ranges, the Kootenay River and the entirety of the Vermilion River. While the Vermilion River…”
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AfarOct 15

Pine Trees That Change Color in the Fall? See Them in the Canadian Rockies.

These are Alberta’s larches, a unique species of deciduous pine whose needles change color in the autumn and drop off for the winter. And, for a few brilliant weeks each September and October, they ...

Larches are found here generally at elevations around 2,000 meters.

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  • Kootenay National ParkSightLarches are found here generally at elevations around 2,000 meters.
  • Elsewhere
  • Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOne of the best regions for larch hikes.
  • Moraine LakeSightBanff, CanadaFamous scenic spot, particularly in autumn for larch hikes.
  • Kananaskis CountryNeighborhoodCanmore, CanadaA vast, protected wilderness area of mountains, lakes, and trails.
  • Chester LakeSightCanmore, CanadaGlacier-carved lake with golden larches ringing its shoreline.
  • Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial ParkSightCanmore, CanadaIt is within the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
  • Larch ValleyTrailBanff, CanadaA 2.7-mile hike starting from Moraine Lake.
  • Rocky Mountain AdventuresPlaceCanmore, CanadaJoin us for a guided hike through the stunning golden larches of Larch Valley — a Canadian Rockies fall highlight.
  • The Malcolm HotelHotelCanmore, CanadaScottish-inspired mountain lodge overlooking two creeks.
  • SauvageRestaurantCanmore, CanadaA contemporary restaurant in Canmore, Alberta, offering seasonal tasting menus and à la carte dining in an intimate…
  • Grizzly Paw PubPubCanmore, CanadaTown's original craft brewery with an elevated restaurant.
  • Tank310RestaurantCanmore, CanadaElevated restaurant at the Grizzly Paw Pub.
  • Peter Lougheed Provincial ParkSightCanmore, Canada
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