The two westernmost provinces of Canada share an unusual boundary, in that part of it follows the height of land dividing the continent into those rivers flowing to the Pacific Ocean from those flowing into Hudson’s Bay. The Rockies are one of the world’s younger mountain chain, and were formed when two tectonic plates collided, sending one plate high upwards, while the other one dipped underneath it. Hence, Mount Rundle, at Banff, a perfect example of a slab tilted on edge. It also created Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, and other exceptionally scenic natural wonders. The Canadian Rockies are one of the most-visited natural wonders in North America, with Banff and Jasper National Parks on the eastern side of the continental divide, and Yoho. Kootenay, and Glacier on the west side. This entire region was set aside at a wilderness preservation area in the 1880s, when the concept of protected parks first began. Now, Banff, the second oldest such park in the world is over-touristed and needs special protection that our forefathers could not have imagined. The map includes detailed insets of central Calgary, Banff townsite, Lake Louise, and Jasper. ITMB also publishes more detailed maps of Banff and Jasper National Parks as well, but this map covers everything on one double-sided sheet.
Map size:27*39
This map is also available in digital format (resolution: 120 dpi) for $39.95 (per file) and flat map for $39.95 (per side). Please contact map@itmb.com if you would want to place an order or for more information.
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