Backpacking the Canadian Rockies Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
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Despite growing numbers of visitors into the mountain parks the amount of people who actually camp in the backcountry has declined. That's a shame because staying overnight in the backcountry is a real gem of an experience that shouldn't be missed. Hundreds of routes abound to suit all tastes from novice to hardcore.
Parks Canada has continued to maintain an excellent network of trails and campsites. Some of these campsites can get busy (any campsite near a town definitely will be). But the bulk of backcountry campsites are empty to half empty for most of the hiking season. If you're planning on staying somewhere popular (anywhere near the town of Banff) or camping in July you should reserve a site with Parks Canada.
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