Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains range. The southern end in Alberta and British Columbia borders Idaho and Montana of the USA. The northern end is at the Liard Plain in British Columbia.

Related Topics:
Canadian - North America - Rocky Mountains - Range - Alberta - British Columbia - Idaho - Montana - USA - Liard Plain

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Contrary to popular misconception, the Rockies do not extend into the Yukon or Alaska. North of the Liard River, the Mackenzie Mountains, which are not part of the Rockies, form a portion of the border between the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

Related Topics:
Yukon - Alaska - Liard River - Mackenzie Mountains - Northwest Territories

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The Canadian Rockies contain five national parks:

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• Banff National Park
• Jasper National Park
• Kootenay National Park
• Waterton Lakes National Park
• Yoho National Park
 
Canadian Rockies: Significant peaks ►