Ottawa, ON – Adventure travel specialist Great Canadian Trails is pleased to endorse Parks Canada's bison restoration project in Banff National Park after the animal's century-long absence. Announced earlier this month, the conservation project aims to foster cultural reconnection, inspire discovery, and provide learning opportunities for Canadians and visitors alike.

“Wildlife viewing is a popular activity for travellers, especially in Canada,” said Keri May, Operations Manager at Great Canadian Trails. “As part of a company who pioneered responsible tourism, we're extremely excited to see Parks Canada take a thoughtful, animal-focused approach to reintroducing bison to the park.”

According to Parks Canada, successfully reintroducing bison will create new opportunities for both locals and visitors to learn about the animal's ecological importance and connect with its cultural and historical value. It will also create a more authentic and distinctive national park experience – a fact that will positively impact tourism in the area.

Best known for its majestic mountains and glacial lakes, Banff National Park is Canada's first national park and a well-established tourist destination. To experience it in all its glory, Great Canadian Trails offers three fantastic itineraries for adventurers with high expectations on their quest to explore the country's vast wilderness.

Canadian Rockies Adventure
7 days | Introductory | Guided Hiking
The Canadian Rockies surrounding Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise contain a lifetime of walking and hiking opportunities with classically magnificent scenery - steely grey limestone peaks clothed in forests, waterfalls, craggy cliffs and glaciers!
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Canadian Rockies Mountaineering Course
6 days | Entry Level Mountaineering| Trekking & Mountaineering
Based at Banff National Park's Wapta Icefields, this program is designed for outdoor enthusiasts wanting a solid foundation in mountain skills in all mountaineering mediums.
http://bit.ly/2lnCQG9

High Trails of the Canadian Rockies
15 days | Moderate | Guided Hiking
This adventure packs in the highlights of the area's best parks, red rock canyons and deep blue lakes plus an exhilarating heli-hike at the base of Mt Assiniboine, all while heading north through Kananaskis country to the town of Banff.
http://bit.ly/2kC4A64

Great Canadian Trails stays on the cutting edge of adventure travel by crafting creative itineraries that support the needs and styles of its travellers. For detailed information and bookings, visit http://www.greatcanadiantrails.com/.

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About Great Canadian Trails
Great Canadian Trails (GCT) specializes in active holidays in Canada. Offering a growing selection of innovative hiking and cycling adventures from coast to coast to coast, its itineraries draw upon some of the country's most inspiring landscapes, incredible networks of trails, and stunning national parks. With both guided and supported self-guided options available, GCT is committed to providing a unique Canadian experience for those who value quality and exclusivity in their trips. GCT is part of the World Expeditions Travel Group.
www.greatcanadiantrails.com