Canada's east coast steals most of the attention for its brilliant fall colours, but the Canadian Rockies deliver their own stunning splash of colour every year with a mix of stunning Larch trees, which turn a golden yellow, and towering stands of Aspens that turn orange.
The season can be short in the mountains; however, the colours are usually at their peak between the final two weeks of September and early October.
The three best places to take in the fall colours stretch the length of the UNESCO Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. In Jasper, the Aspen trees that line the space between Pyramid and Patricia Lakes are a locals favourite. In Banff, the Lake Agnes Tea House is surrounded by Larch. And finally, in Kananaskis Country, the entire Highwood Pass road is lined with stunning Aspen and Larch trees.
