Book 20, Question 8
What Makes the Canadian Rockies So Special?
The Canadian Rockies in Alberta and British Columbia have towering peaks, turquoise lakes, glaciers, and forests, all in one place! They are so special that big areas are protected as national parks.
More fun facts
- The Canadian Rockies stretch through British Columbia and Alberta.
- About 50 of their peaks are taller than 11,000 feet.
- Mount Robson is the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
- Several parks there together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Peyto Lake in Banff National Park is fed by a glacier.
Sources: NASA Science, National Geographic
Questions kids ask
What is the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies?
Mount Robson.