Travel Alberta Rocky Mountains South, Travel Alberta Visual, Travel West, Travel Canada

South Mountains is the area along Trans Canada Highway, between the Foothills and the border with British Columbia. It covers most of Banff National Park. Excellent communication links with Calgary makes this area prime destination for tourists from all over the World. Unparalleled beauty, clean air and pristine waters as well as modern accommodation and stylish restaurants and inns assure this area of popularity year around. South Mountain Area starts around 100 km going west from Calgary, on Trans Canada Highway. After passing the junction to Kananaskis Provincial Park, you are practically in the South Rockies. Between Canmore and Banff, there is the Banff National Park Gate.