Canadian Rockies Books

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Canadian Rockies Hiking

Canadian Rockies Trail Guide (8th ed)
Brian Patton and Bart Robinson

Our most popular book since 1971 and one of the best-selling Canadian non-fiction books ever published.

50 Walks and Hikes in Banff National Park
Brian Patton and Bart Robinson

The authors of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide detail  favourite short walks and hikes in Banff National Park.

Canadian Rockies Driving Guide

Parkways of the Canadian Rockies (5th ed)
Brian Patton

A comprehensive driving guide to Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks Includes Canadian Rockies maps.

Canadian Rockies Photography

The Canadian Rockies
Andrew Hempstead

A hard cover photo coffee table book of stunning Canadian Rockies images for under $20.

The Canadian Rockies: A Winter Paradise
Craig Douce

The only coffee table book devoted to showing the beauty of the Canadian Rockies in winter.

Canadian Rockies History

Historic Photos of the Canadian Rockies

A memorable collection of historic photos dating from the discovery of hot springs by railway workers.

Banff Springs The Story of a Hotel (4th ed)
Bart Robinson

This Banff history book tells the story of the Banff Springs Hotel, one of the world's best known mountain resorts.

Banff Canada's First National Park (2nd ed)
Eleanor Luxton

The story of Banff through the eyes of longtime resident and historian Eleanor Luxton.

Ain't it Hell: Bill Peyto's Mountain Journal
E.J. (Ted) Hart

Through fictional diary entries, follow the colourful life of "Wild" Bill Peyto.

Diamond Hitch
E.J. (Ted) Hart

Canadian Rockies history comes alive in Diamond Hitch which tells the story of Banff and Jasper's guides and outfitters.

The Place of Bows
E.J. (Ted) Hart

This thoroughly researched book is the first of a two part series telling the history Banff.

The Battle for Banff
E.J. (Ted) Hart

Part II in this series, The Battle for Banff tells the story of Banff history from 1930 onwards.

Trains, Peaks, and Tourists
E.J. (Ted) Hart

The railway was an important element in the human history of the Canadian Rockies. 

Banff Springs Golf
E.J. (Ted) Hart

The century-old Banff Springs Golf Course is one of the world's most scenic layouts.

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Based in Banff, Canada, we are a vibrant, proudly independent publisher producing books that we believe in and that we think readers will enjoy.