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Frommer's Guide
INTRODUCTION
• Best Dining Bets
• The Best Active Vacations
• The Best Animal Viewing
• The Best Family Vacations
• The Best Festivals and Celebrations
• The Best Places to Experience Culture & History
• The Best Scenic Drives
• The Best Travel Experiences
• The Best Walks
• The Most Scenic Views
• The Best Museums and Historical Sights
ACTIVE PURSUITS

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Introduction: The Most Scenic Views Frommer

Vancouver from Cloud Nine (tel. 604/662-8328): Situated on the top floor of the tallest building in Vancouver, towering 42 floors above the city, the restaurant/lounge Cloud Nine has 360-degree views that go on forever.

The Canadian Rockies from Eagle's Eye Restaurant (tel. 250/344-8626): The Kicking Horse Mountain Resort isn't just the newest skiing area in the Canadian Rockies. This exciting development also boasts the highest-elevation restaurant in all of Canada. The Eagle's Eye sits at the top of the slopes, 2410m (7,905 feet) above sea level. Ascend the gondola to find eye-popping views of high-flying glaciered crags -- and excellent cuisine.

Calgary Tower (tel. 403/266-7171): At 191m (626 feet), this is one landmark that you'll want to get on top of. From the windows of this revolving watchtower, you'll see the face of the Rocky Mountains to the west and the endless prairies to the east. If you like the view, stay for dinner or a drink.

Flightseeing over Banff and Jasper National Parks: Fly over some of the most dramatic landscapes in North America. Alpenglow Aviation (tel. 888/244-7117) offers flights along the Continental Divide in the Rockies, culminating with views of the Columbia Icefields, the world's largest nonpolar ice cap.

Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park: Ride the gondola up to the top of Sulphur Mountain for tremendous views of the cliff-faced mountains that frame Banff. Hike the ridge-top trails, have lunch in the coffee shop, or run through an entire roll of film.

Moraine Lake in Banff National Park: Ten snow-clad peaks towering more than 3,000m (10,000 feet) rear up dramatically behind this tiny, eerily green lake. Rent a canoe and paddle to the mountains' base.

Waterton Lakes from the Lounge at the Prince of Wales Hotel (tel. 403/859-2231): There are lots of great views of the Canadian Rockies, but perhaps the most singular is the view from the Prince of Wales Hotel, high above Waterton Lake. With blue-green water stretching back between a series of rugged snowcapped peaks, the view is at once intimate and primeval.


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