Apr 29, 2008
Looking for a memorable summer vacation at a reasonable cost? Give some thought to visiting the top Canadian national parks
Though we're all aware of the low-cost vacation opportunities at Yosemite and Yellowstone, too many American travelers fail to think about visiting
the two major Canadian national parks: Jasper and Banff, in the province of Alberta. Despite the recent rise in value of the Canadian dollar (it's now selling at par to the U.S. dollar), its admission charges are modest (a family group pays a total of about $20 a day to enter the parks, individuals $9.80), and there are lodgings and campsites in every price range, both in Banff National Park (soaring scenery, hot springs in which you can soak) and the more-northerly Jasper (remarkable varieties of wildlife).
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the two major Canadian national parks: Jasper and Banff, in the province of Alberta. Despite the recent rise in value of the Canadian dollar (it's now selling at par to the U.S. dollar), its admission charges are modest (a family group pays a total of about $20 a day to enter the parks, individuals $9.80), and there are lodgings and campsites in every price range, both in Banff National Park (soaring scenery, hot springs in which you can soak) and the more-northerly Jasper (remarkable varieties of wildlife).
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Arthur Frommer is generally acknowledged to be the nation's foremost travel authority. He is the founder of the
