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Tour the Canadian Rockies
The STG tour guide presents almost thirteen hours of
interpretive information that points out fascinating features and historical
points of interest in a pleasurable and entertaining manner. As you enjoy
the views, interpretive information and stories related to what you are
seeing is heard. It’s the ideal way to connect what you are actually looking
at to the natural and human history of the mountains.
As you drive through the Canadian Rockies you will
listen and learn about:
the geological history –how the mountains were formed and then
sculpted into their present form by glaciations
the names of the glaciers, lakes, rivers, and mountains you’re
looking at, and how they came to have these names
the natives’ history and long-standing relationship with the
Canadian Rockies
the history and
stories related to those who first explored and studied this area and others who came to climb these peaks
how the Canadian Pacific Railway was forced through the
Rockies to bind a nation together
the landforms and forests you are passing through and the
animals you may see in these locations
short hikes and other activities that you may wish to enjoy
the challenges of managing preservation and use in Canada’s
Mountain Parks.
Background
information regarding destinations such as Lake Louise, Takkakaw Falls, the
Columbia Icefields, Moraine Lake, Johnston’s Canyon, Emerald Lake, and Peyto
Lake is presented as you approach them.
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