Biking

The most popular cycling adventure in the Canadian Rockies is the 287km (178-mile) trip between Banff and Jasper along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most magnificent mountain roads.

If you're fit and ready for a high elevation ride, but don't want to bother with the logistics yourself, consider signing on with a bike-touring outfitter. An Internet search will reveal dozens of tour operators; Canusa Cycle Tours (tel. 800/938-7986 or 403/703-5566; www.canusacycletours.com) offers 6-day supported trips starting at C$975 (US$780).

If you'd prefer a self-guided tour, simply rent a bike in Banff or Lake Louise and peddle along the Bow Valley Parkway -- Highway 1A -- between Banff and Lake Louise, which makes an easy day trip for the average cyclist.