Bow Lake is one of the many lakes that line the Icefields Parkway and a popular stop for visitors to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It’s no secret that the Canadian Rockies are not short of spectacular vistas and lakes. Bow Lake is one of our top recommendations for a stop to stretch the …
Few places in the world are as magical in the winter as the town of Canmore. Towering snow-capped peaks, frozen lakes, and warm cups of hot cocoa await all visitors to Canmore in the winter. There are so many things to do in Canmore in winter that shouldn’t be ignored. A few of our favorite …
As you may have noticed, this entire website is aimed at helping you visit Banff and the Canadian Rockies easily. We have spent years of our lives exploring the Canadian Rockies, taken thousands of photos, and stayed up way too late writing to bring you our awesome website, The Banff Blog. This website has over …
Surprise Corner is a spectacular viewpoint of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Spray Valley. It is easily one of the most famous photo spots in Banff. “The Castle of The Rockies” sits at the base of Sulphur Mountain with the roaring Bow Falls in the foreground. Since it’s only a few minutes outside …
If you love alpine lakes, this is the hike for you! With three alluring lakes nestled below jagged peaks, Lillian and Galatea Lakes via Galatea Creek is one of the most beautiful hikes in Kananaskis Country! Rushing streams, an easy to follow route, and stunning views, make this lush out-and-back trail a great hike that …
Banff in November isn’t the most exciting for most visitors and not exactly the best time to visit Banff. November in Banff is about as off-season as it gets in the Canadian Rockies, however that’s not to deter you from visiting Banff in November, as there is never a bad time to visit the Rockies. …
Getting from Calgary Airport to Banff is a pretty straightforward endeavor. If you’re landing in Calgary with an amazing Banff itinerary planned, but have yet to sort out your transport, we’ll answer all your questions. To get to Banff from the airport will take about one hour and 40 minutes, give or take, depending on …
Lake O’Hara is in Yoho National Park in Eastern British Columbia, just across the border from Alberta and only a few kilometers from Lake Louise. The lake and the surrounding valley are some of the most prized areas for natural beauty in the Canadian Rockies, and Lake O Hara herself is an easy contender for …
There’s nowhere quite as remarkable as Banff National Park, and to travel to Banff is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether it’s winter or summer in Banff, there is so much to do in Banff it’s impossible to get bored. We visited this little mountain town a few years back and fell in love so much that …
The Tower of Babel is perhaps the most well-known scramble around the Lake Moraine and Lake Louise area. It’s a quick objective with awesome views of Moraine Lake, Consolation Valley, and the Bow Valley. The Tower of Babbel is a sub-peak. However, just because it’s a quick one does not mean it is easy – …