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Which mountain passes cross the Canadian Rockies?
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Rocky Mountains
Physical features of western North America.
The Canadian Rockies are traversed by three primary mountain passes that serve as vital transportation corridors for rail and highway travel:12
- Yellowhead Pass: Located at the Alberta–British Columbia border, this pass is used by the Canadian National Railway and the Yellowhead Route of the Trans-Canada Highway.32
- Kicking Horse Pass: Situated on the boundary of Banff and Yoho national parks, this pass is utilized by the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Trans-Canada Highway.142
- Crowsnest Pass: Also located at the Alberta–British Columbia border, this pass serves as a significant route for the Canadian Pacific Railway.52