Nine National Parks in the Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains span Canada and the U.S., encompassing nine national parks:

Canada (5)

• Banff National Park, Alberta
• Jasper National Park, Alberta
• Kootenay National Park, British Columbia
• Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
• Yoho National Park, British Columbia

United States (4)

• Glacier National Park, Montana
• Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
• Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
• Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (mostly)

These parks protect iconic alpine scenery, glacial valleys, geothermal features, and diverse wildlife across the Cordillera.