Here are four of the best biking excursions that the mountain parks have to offer.

Waterton Lakes National Park may be one of the most distinctive mountain parks on the planet. Tucked away in the southwest corner of Alberta, prairie and lofty mountains meet in an unusual combination of habitats unique in Canadian National Parks. Whether you are a backcountry enthusiast, or someone who’d rather curl up with a good book, come bask in the natural glory of Waterton Park’s majestic landscape.

Banff National Park (BNP) runs northwesterly from Canmore to the Columbia Icefield. This is the birthplace of Canada’s national park system.