Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site
Canada UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site is a group of protected areas spanning 22,991 km2 in British Columbia and Alberta. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was established in 1984.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 18 °C. June has the most rain, with about 113 mm falling over 21 days. In contrast, January is the coldest month, with daily highs of -9 °C and lows of -16 °C.
To reach the site, you can fly into Calgary International Airport (YYC), which is 175 km away. The site is located 3,041 km from Ottawa. While visiting, you can see nearby locations such as Burgess Shale, which is 1.3 km away, Yoho National Park, 3.3 km away, Lake Louise, 17.5 km away, or Moraine Lake, 23.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -9 | -6 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 4 | -5 | -11 |
| Average low, °C | -16 | -14 | -10 | -5 | -1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | -6 | -13 | -17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 94 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 77 | 113 | 105 | 95 | 79 | 72 | 96 | 87 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
