Kicking Horse Pass — Local services in Alberta

Kicking Horse Pass, at 5,339 feet, is a mountain pass across the Continental Divide on the Alberta/British Columbia border, and lying within Yoho and Banff National Parks. The pass is a National Historic Site of Canada, and is of historical significance because the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway was constructed between Lake Louise, Alberta and Field, BC, using this route in 1880s. First explored by Europeans in 1858, the pass was given its name after one of the explorers was kicked by his horse while exploring the area. Today, Canada One follows the route over the pass so smoothly and seamlessly that it is difficult to imagine how it must have been for those early explorers. As we started down there was a view of he distance and the highway far below It was rainy with some fog while we drove the pass so the there was 'cloud...

Went to kicking horse in september 2017. What an amazing experience. Visited Boo the grizzly bear who has a 2000 mt2 enclosure where Boo and his (deceased) brother Kari(???) are living and where they are studied. This place is a must see. They were rescued after their mother was shot and killed and the people who look after their welfare...

Great Canadian railway history with a great view. Try to locate the opening of the cave where the rail line comes out. Be careful pulling in and out of this place. Enjoy...