If adventure holidays are your idea of the perfect break from the stresses and strains of everyday life, you may want to look into visiting the Canadian Rockies. This vast area of mountains, forests and lakes has some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, together with all the natural facilities you need to satisfy your need for exhilaration.

Whether you want to try white water rafting, trekking across glaciers, gondola rides or watching bears in their natural habitat, you can do it as part of Canadian Rockies tours. And your adventures will all take place against a backdrop that the phrase ‘rugged beauty’ could have been coined for.

The scenery of the Canadian Rockies is so special that the area has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The body noted that the combination of mountains, glaciers, ice fields, waterfalls, lakes and canyons means the region possesses “exceptional natural beauty”.

A camping expedition is one of the best ways to see the Canadian Rockies, as it will allow you to spend more time away from civilisation and to enjoy the unique experience of life after dark in one of the world’s last great wildernesses. As parts of the area are so remote and the terrain is difficult in many places, an adventure in the Canadian Rockies can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing, so it is a good idea to use the services of an experienced guide.

There are an awful lot of natural attractions you will want to see during Canada adventure tours, so it can be difficult to know where to begin.

Banff National Park is as good a place as any from where to start your expedition in the Canadian Rockies. The park is home to such tranquil spots as the glacial lakes Minnewanka and Peyto, as well as the imposing surroundings of the Valley of the Ten Peaks and the Colombia Glacier.

While admiring the beauty of the landscape you may well encounter some of the animals it makes a habitat for. Grizzly and black bears, marmots, mountain goats, elk, lynx, cougars and wolves all live in the park.

There is no better way to get close to nature than hiking through the foothills of Banff National Park, but you may also want to try some other methods of enjoying the breathtaking scenery. Why not take a helicopter flight over the peaks or try the gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain for a completely different perspective?

A visit to Banff need not solely be about adrenalin-filled thrills and spills. Make sure you also take the time to enjoy a relaxing dip in one of the hot springs.

Alternatively, you could choose to begin your adventure in Jasper National Park, which is also home to some of the Canadian Rockies’ most beautiful scenery. As well as mountains, lakes and forests, you will find the spectacular Athabasca Falls here.

Going hiking will allow you to see some great views of the mountains and lakes during your time camping in Jasper National Park, but you may also want to try a couple of other adventurous ways of enjoying the great outdoors. An ice walk or raft ride will help you to appreciate the magnificence of the surroundings, while a trip across the Athabasca Glacier is guaranteed to be a memorable experience.

Another great starting point for adventure holidays in the Canadian Rockies is Yoho National Park. Although best known as the home of the Burgess Shale fossil field, Yoho also has some stunning scenery to explore.

Peaks such as Mount Stephen and The President dominate the skyline, but the most spectacular sites are to be found on the aptly-named Kicking Horse River. Wapta Falls will give you an indication of just how fast the river flows, but if you are looking for the most exhilarating outdoor experiences, it won’t deter you from tackling Kicking Horse on a raft.

The list of places you will want to see during Canadian Rockies tours is almost endless and although the area is one of the last great natural wildernesses, an experienced guide will be able to locate the facilities for all kinds of outdoor activities – making it the perfect location for adventure holidays.