Frommer's Banff & the Canadian Rockies day by day

Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies receives nearly six million visitors a year, making it the most popular national park in Canada―and rightly so, given the multitude of ravishing landscapes here. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers itineraries that show you how to see the best of Banff and the Canadian Rockies in a short time, with bulleted maps leading the way from sight to sight. Tours highlight a full range of areas and interests, and our expert recommendations for dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical matters make this the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip in this fascinating region.

Inside this book you'll find:

· Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps

· One- to three-day itineraries that include the Best Hiking, Banff for Photographers, Glaciers & Wildlife, Banff with Kids, and more

· Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions to clue you in on great finds and values

· Reliable, impartial reviews of the best shops, restaurants, spas, nightlife, and hotels in all price ranges. No entity has paid to be in this guide―or any Frommer's guide. At Frommer's we pride ourselves on decades of journalistic integrity.

· Exact pricing so there's never any guessing or ugly surprises

· A tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet

· Helpful planning tips for getting there, getting around, saving money, and getting the most from your trip

Christie Pashby, author of this and many previous editions of Frommer's guides to the Canadian Rockies, has lived in the beautiful mountains of Alberta, Canada, for 20 years. She holds a BA from McGill University and a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of King's College. In addition to writing countless travel guides to South America and Canada for Frommer's and working as a freelance writer and content creator, Christie now explores the far corners of the world with her favorite travel buddy, her young daughter Manuela.

About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.