Canada Tour

Maligne Lake Jasper National Park Maligne Lake is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Surrounded by snow- and ice-covered mountains, it stretches 22 km long past tranquil Spirit Island . Open forest of lodgepole pine and spruce, home to moose, harlequin ducks and many other species of wildlife, surrounds the lake. Maligne Lake was originally known to the Aboriginal people as Chaba Imne, Beaver Lake. The most famous image of the Canadian Rockies is that of Spirit Island in the middle of Maligne Lake. The island is not accessible by road or hiking trail. The only way to reach Spirit Island is by excursion boats or private, non-motorised boats.

On the trip around Maligne Lake The famous Maligne Lake, one of the most lensed lakes in Canada. As also the largest glacial lake in the Rocky Mountains. Framed by mountains, the water crystal clear. You can hike along both sides of the shore, which gives always changing beautiful views of the lake to enjoy .

What we have encountered among other things, the forest plots burned down by rangers as a precaution, partly to form firebreaks and partly for fertilization, which looked a bit unreal.

Bears and other animals on Maligne Road On the Maligne Road , one can also observe wild animals well, if one has the eyes open. On the way back from Maligne Lake we met him. Brown, black or grizzly bears are quite numerous and deserve respect. Since man is encroaching more and more into the bears' territories, dangerous encounters occur from time to time. Bears can climb trees and run as fast as a horse. They are incredibly strong and capable of tearing apart cars to get to something edible.

The bear emerged from the bushes next to us and comfortably retreated back into the bushes . A great encounter with this furry guy. The most dangerous are: Mother bear with offspring, animals used to food from humans (garbage bears), Animals defending the food they have just snatched Basic rules of behavior towards bears, never approach the animal or even feed it,never surprise the animal In Canada's west there are not only bears, but also wild cougars.

On the Road on the Highway of Tears The Highway of Tears is a 724 km stretch of Yellowhead Highway 16 in British Columbia where quite a few (mostly Indigenous) women have disappeared or been found murdered. The Highway of Tears , part of a , nationwide crisis regarding missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The national government launched a national investigation into these cases. Twenty-three First Nations (indigenous people's groups) border Highway 16. The regions are characterized by poverty, and until 2017 there was no accurate public transportation, many locals were forced to travel by hitchhiking. The exact number of women who have disappeared or been murdered along Highway 16 is disputed.

Mount Robson Park the second oldest park in British Columbia. This park offers everything from drivable campgrounds to remote, rarely visited valleys. Mount Robson, at 3,954 meters, is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and towers over the surrounding peaks. As part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains World Heritage Site, Mount Robson Park protects the headwaters of the Fraser River.

One of Canada's leading transportation and logistics companies. The CN team consists of approximately 23,000 railroad workers and is essential to the Canadian economy it transports more than C$250 billion worth of goods annually for a wide variety of industries, from commodity products to manufactured goods to consumer goods , over a rail network of approximately 20,000 route miles in Canada and Central America.

Along the Fraser River Fraser River is the longest river in British Columbia with a length of 1,375 km. It originates on the west side of the Rocky Mountains in Mount Robson Provincial Park and ends in the Strait of Georgia near Vancouver. The river was a transportation route and a source of food for the indigenous people of the region. In 1858, gold was found on sandbars south of Yale , triggering the Fraser River gold rush. The river initially flows slowly northwest in meandering channels along the flat valley floor of the Rocky Mountain Trench to Prince George, BC, where it makes a bend to the south, south of Quesnel it enters Fraser Canyon. Here the river has cut 300-600 m deep into the bedrock. At Hell's Gate, south of Boston Bar, the river is narrowed to 35 m. At Hope, the river turns west, and the gradient of the river becomes flatter. The valley becomes wide to a delta about 50 km wide, the river empties into the Strait of Georgia at Vancouver . The water that flows through the Fraser River comes mainly from the snowmelt, the largest flow from May to July and the smallest from January to March.

On the road on gravel roads to Wells Gray Park Wells Gray has plenty to offer for virtually all outdoor interests: Magnificent alpine meadows,good birding and wildlife viewing opportunities. Hikesand trails for all abilities, from a few minutes to several days with map and compass, boating, canoeing and kayaking, information on various topics.

Wells Gray Provincial Park Spahats Creek Falls, a waterfall on Spahats Creek in Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. The height of the waterfall is given as 60 m, but if the second stage is included, it is more like 75-80 m high. Spahats Creek flows into the Clearwater River . Spahats the aboriginal name for bear thus Bear Creek.

Take in the Whole Expanse To take in the scale and majesty of such a grand and pristine place, there are diverse ways to enjoy breathtaking scenery in Wells Gray Park. One of them is the Shaden Lookout , located near Spahats Falls. From here you have a spectacular view of the Clearwater River valley, a great place to picnic.

Dawson Falls Wells Gray Park, BC Wells GrayPark is known for its waterfalls, Wells Gray is also called the "waterfall park". In fact, an average of 107 cubic meters of water plunge into the depths here. A tremendous natural spectacle is offered here. The fall stage, in the Murtle River , is barely 15 meters high , but has a width of 91 meters , so the Dawson Falls are also called "Little Niagara Falls "

A true highlight the Helmcken Waterfalls The stunning Wells Gray Provincial Park in southeastern British Columbia covers an area of 5,400 square kilometers and is home not only to breathtaking landscapes, but also a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including the fourth highest waterfall in Canada, Helmcken Falls. Helmcken Falls is the most famous of the waterfalls in Wells Gray Provincial Park. The reason for its fame may be the 141-meter drop, which spans two stages. The water plunges about 141 meters from the Murtle Plateau and forms the imposing waterfall, an impressive natural spectacle.

Wells Gray Park a special experience Wilderness, Waterfalls, Wildlife Welcome to British Columbia's hidden wilderness playground, where you can easily escape the crowds and get in tune with nature and yourself. Spawned by volcanoes and shaped by glaciers - here, in the heart of the world's only temperate rainforest, with its ancient trees, tranquil lakes, mighty rivers and high mountain peaks, you'll find yourself in the wilderness. With countless waterfalls, various lakes, roaring rivers and high mountains, this landscape invites you to explore and relax, and here you can answer the call of the wild. A beautiful hike leads to Ray Farm, the mineral springs and Alice Lake. PIP1: Someone has stocked up for worse here! PiP2: The Bear Hunter

On the way through the rainforest to Ray's Farm along Alice Lake.

Ray's Farm +Ray's Mineral Spring's. Something very special in Wells Gray Park is Ray's Farm, established in 1911 by John Ray before the first road was built in the area. He had reclaimed the land through clearing and settled his farm and family here. After Ray's death in 1947, the family abandoned the farm. The wide open spaces allowed for the establishment of plants and animals not found elsewhere in Wells Gray. PIP 1,2,3 To ensure that the open space remains open today and that the platform continues to provide a beautiful view of the springs that provided fresh water for the farm, the forest is regularly cleared. Otherwise, the forest and the bushes would have long spread over the meadows.

Along the lakes on the Interlake Highway to the Fawn Lake Resort. Bridge Lake also known as Greater Fish Lake,located on the Little Fort Highway in the South Cariboo region . The lake has an area of about 16 km2, with several islands and rocks in the lake, largest island is called Long Island it is 1136 m high . Bridge Lake and its neighbors Sheridan Lake and Lac des Roches are considered the largest lakes along the Interlakes Highway.