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Morant’s Curve is a scenic viewpoint near Lake Louise of a dramatic bend along the Bow River where trains pass through the Canadian Rockies. As trains pass around the bend, they have a spectacular backdrop of the Lake Louise mountains and surrounding valleys. The famed photo spot is along the Bow Valley Parkway and is …
The Valley of the Five Lakes offers a pleasant and easy hike that passes by five lakes of different colors. Its accessibility and stunning views make it a quintessential hike in Jasper National Park. It’s a great hike for a relaxed afternoon or morning in nature. The trail is a loop with options that range …
If you are looking for the best things to do in Banff, we have you covered! We visited this little mountain town a few years back and fell in love so much that we decided to move to the Canadian Rockies and eventually start this entire Banff website. There’s really nowhere quite as remarkable as …
The Smutwood Peak hike is easily one of our favorite hikes in all of the Canadian Rockies. When we set out to tackle Smutwood Peak, we had no idea just how awe-inspiring the views would be in person. Thanks to numerous photos circulating around social media, the Smutwood Peak hike has become increasingly more popular. …
Yes, you can see the northern lights in Banff. The Aurora Borealis make an appearance several times throughout the year. Visitors have the best chance to spot the lights during the winter months from October to May. However, thanks to little light pollution and crisp mountain air, it is possible to see them during the …
Mount Assiniboine is an icon of the Canadian Rockies, and the journey to stand at its base is a worthwhile adventure. It is one of the finest backcountry trips in BC and the Canadian Rockies due to the resplendent landscape surrounding Mount Assiniboine. The provincial park is a place of reverence where wildflowers bloom, bears …
Johnston Canyon is a highlight for many on their trip to Banff, and it’s an easy Banff hike that’s great for families. We’ll dig into all the basics you should know before completing the Johnston Canyon hike. It’s possibly the busiest trail in all of Banff. Still, it’s on most visitors’ bucket lists, so in …
Check out these easy hikes in Banff that are family-friendly, as we know many are not up for death-defying mountain summits in the Canadian Rockies. The fresh mountain air and gorgeous scenes in Banff National Park and the surrounding Canadian Rockies are soul-stirring. Everyone should get out for at least one hike while visiting, regardless …
Looking for the best Lake Louise hikes? We share the most popular hikes around the lake and share all of the details in this guide to experience the best hikes around Lake Louise. If you want to add some more hikes to your list, check out our list of the best Banff hikes. These hikes …
The Tunnel Mountain hike in Banff is arguably one of the best Banff hikes, and it’s a classic! It’s beloved by locals for its accessibility, and you can hike it year-round. Tunnel Mountain is just 1,684 meters above sea level with 266 meters of elevation gain; it’s much smaller than most other mountains in the …