General information about the National Park

Together with Jasper National Park, Banff National Park and Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park protects part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Together with the other national parks, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

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Best time to visit: Late spring to autumn
Our visits: So far 2 visits: June 1998, July 2002

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11234 ft
Altitude above sea level: Deltaform Mountain

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Activities and hikes in Kootenay National Park

Continental Divide

Marble Canyon

Continental Divide

Description: The Continental Divide is right on the border between Banff and Kootenay National Parks. Here in the park there is a nicely designed little park, with some interesting information about the divide.

Our rating: This is a beautifully designed stop on the way through the park which is definitely worth a small stop. We especially liked the small stream that also visually divided to flow from here into two different oceans.

3/5

Marble Canyon

Description: The canyon gets its name from the limestone in Tokumm Creek, which has been pressed into marble by strong water pressure over time. The canyon is very deep and is a good example for the erosive forces that shape the landscape here. There is a pretty hiking trail that allows you to walk comfortably along the rim of the canyon and admire the roaring waters deep down. There are several bridges that lead across the canyon. In addition, you always have the great mountains of the Rocky Mountains in view which offer beautiful views all around.

Trail length: 0.9mi
Altitude difference: 180ft
Time needed: 1 hour
Difficulty level: easy

Our rating: A great short hiking trail that you should not miss when visiting the park. Since the trail is very well developed, it is very easy to walk and suitable for almost everyone.

3.5/5

An important and always very fun part are the animals that you can observe in their natural habitat, especially in the national parks. Here in Kootenay NP we were able to spot the animals shown below.