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We often get asked how to get to Moraine Lake. Now more than ever, as no more private parking is offered at this stunning lake in Banff. Thankfully, seeing its beauty is still made easy with various options for getting there. From the Parks Canada Shuttle to private tours or biking and hiking your way …
In 2024, Moraine Lake Parking will be officially closed to personal vehicles. This new policy came into effect in June 2023 to help alleviate some safety, preservation, and congestion concerns around Moraine Lake. Visitors can now visit the lake through the public shuttle bus system known as Park & Ride. Accessing the lake via bike, …
The Mistaya River meanders through the Canadian Rockies, with the stunning Icefields Parkway tracing its path. Beginning at Peyto Lake, 30 km away, the Mistaya River flows northwestward. Along its journey, it is fed by tributaries such as Delta, Silverhorn, Cirque, Noyes, Chephren, Totem, Epaulette, Bison, Kaufmann, and Sarbach. En route, the river forms elongated …
Moraine Lake is easily one of Canada’s most beautiful places. There is no image more iconic of the Canadian Rockies, or Canada for that matter, than Moraine Lake. It’s on every visitor’s bucket list, but when is the best time to visit Moraine Lake, and what is the Moraine Lake weather like? Moraine Lake is …
The Parks Canada Moraine Lake Shuttle is the best way to see beautiful Moraine Lake. Parking has always been difficult at Moraine Lake, and visitors have always felt immense stress from seeing it in all its glory. Previously, over 5000 vehicles were turned away each day without getting the chance to see the lake. That’s …
The Kananaskis Conservation Pass, not to be confused with a Parks Canada National Parks Pass is an important aspect to learn about if you plan on doing any hiking or recreating in Kananaskis Country or the Bow Valley Corridor. It’s a fairly new pass, introduced in 2021, and is now something that must be thought …
The Icefields Parkway, or Highway 93 North, is on most visitors’ bucket lists when visiting the Canadian Rockies. It’s been dubbed the most beautiful drive in the world, and after driving this road countless times, we have to agree. Many visitors take the whole day to drive the Parkway, stopping at roadside pull-offs and lakes. …
The Golden Skybridge is Golden’s newest attraction. It’s a 426 ft high suspension bridge over a fantastic canyon with views across the Columbia Valley. The two suspension bridges are the highest in Canada, and those brave enough to walk across can take in the Purcell and Rocky mountain ranges. As you walk the bridge, you’ll …
Every summer millions of people flock to Banff, and most have one lake at the top of their bucket list – Moraine Lake. Many of those visitors want to see sunrise at Moraine Lake. Though it’s not just visitors with the sunrise goal, but plenty of locals are looking for a cheap and efficient way …
If you plan on visiting Banff in May, you have picked an excellent off-season month. Banff in May isn’t your typical time to visit Banff. The month is far from warm in the Canadian Rockies, and you’ll still be dealing with snow. The ski resorts are still running for the first half of the month. …