At Banff National Park, the crowds thin out as the days grow shorter © Matteo Colombo / Getty Images Northern exposure: Canada at its best Given its position north of the 49th parallel, Canada and its national parks are on a slightly different timetable. As a general rule, low season...
Leaving from Downtown Banff you can follow the signs for the Banff Gondola. There is a large parking lot at the station. It is also possible to hike to the top. The switchback trail starts at the parking lot of the Banff Upper hot springs. It will take around 2-3 hours to reach the...
Explore the most popular cave trails in Banff National Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
The road conditions throughout the year are something to consider if you are planning to self tour through thescenic drives in Banff National Parkor any other areas of the Rocky Mountains. There are several road areas that are open in the winter, but are you experienced and comfortable ...
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Overall, the best time to visit Banff National Park is during the summer. If you don’t mind being around a lot of other tourists, the summer months are the warmest and it’s the best time to see one of the park’s main attractions: the lakes. And to reiterate, if you’re going ...
We have been to Banff National Park a number of times in every different season and consider it one of our favorite places in Canada no matter what time of year. But to really take in all that this park has to offer you have to get out and hike. From the easier trails like Sulpher...
In the summer, the lake offers one of thebest hikes near Canmoreand the Icefields Parkway, but in winter, ice skating is the most fun option! I say you have to add this pretty lake to your Banff National Park winter itinerary!
A great fall hike! Ben was a knowledgeable and engaging guide, and we thoroughly enjoyed the hike that began at the Banff Gate Mountain resort and ended up in a stunning mountain meadow surrounded by mountains on 3 sides. Ben did a great job p...
This gave us enough time to walk out to Samson Peak and enjoy the boardwalk scenery before we ate. Then we could dine as the sun went down and lights of Banff came on. We didnt spend much time in exhibits or store, but those are other ways to enhanc...