Cascade Ponds is one of my favorite places to head to Banff when I just want to chill and enjoy my surroundings. Located right off the Trans-Canada, before you reach Two Jack Lake or Lake Minnewanka, you’ll come across Cascade Ponds. They are easily seen from the highway, but you could miss them if you …
Carnarvon Lake has been on our list of hikes to check off for a long time, so when we had a free beautiful Monday, we decided it was time to get to it. I knew the end of the long hike would result in views of Caribbean blue water so stunning I would never want …
The lakes in Banff are famed around the world for their natural beauty. That is an impressive feat in Canada, the country with the most significant amount of fresh water and the most lakes in the world. Banff National Park has no shortage of pristine wilderness and natural beauty, which includes its resplendent lakes. You …
It’s no secret that there are some stunning lakes in Alberta to visit. Any visitor to Alberta probably has “visit beautiful lake” on their list of things to do. Whether it’s a lake you can swim in, paddle around, enjoy from the lakeshore and photograph in the summer, or skate on in the winter, one …
So you are planning a fantastic trip to Banff National Park and now wondering when the best time to visit Lake Louise is and what the Lake Louise weather is like? Well, that question is entirely subjective to what you want to do. Though, in general, the best time to visit Lake Louise is between …
You’ve likely seen photos of Abraham Lake in Alberta, whether you know it or not. Abraham Lake is well known for the dizzying amount of methane ice bubbles that are locked away in the lake’s clear ice during the winter months. This man-made lake on the North Saskatchewan River in David Thompson Country is a …
Peyto Lake is one of the most famous lakes in Banff National Park. It’s a turquoise blue glacier-fed lake 40 km north of Lake Louise and a popular stop on the famous Icefields Parkway. The brilliant display of blue is fed by the Peyto Glacier high above the lake and part of the Wapta Icefield. …
Two Jack Lake is a picturesque emerald green lake in Banff National Park with a sweeping view of Mount Rundle. The landscape attracts both visitors and locals in search of some fresh air. Its easy accessibility from Banff makes it a great place to catch sunset or sunrise. No matter the season, Two Jack Lake …
Vermilion Lakes (or Lake Vermilion) reflect the iconic Mount Rundle that looms over the town of Banff. The three lakes are situated west of Banff and fed by the Bow River in the Canadian Rockies. Photographers seek out the lakes during golden hours as they provide a sublime landscape and the opportunity to spot wildlife …