banff packing list

Our ULTIMATE Banff Packing List (Covering Winter and Summer)

You’ve come to the right spot if you’re wondering what to put on your Banff packing list. No matter what time you visit, there’s no need to stress over what to wear in Banff. Below we’ll run down what you’ll need or your trip and what you should leave at home. The weather in the …

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22 Things To Know Before Visiting Peyto Lake

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. …

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Cascade Gardens

Cascade of Time Gardens in Banff: All You NEED to Know

Located in the heart of Banff, the Cascade Of Time Gardens (also known as Cascade Gardens) is the perfect way spot for a walk from the town center. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, are knowledgeable about plants, or just looking to immerse yourself in the fresh mountain air, we highly recommend making the Cascade Gardens …

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Johnson Lake

15 Things to Know About Johnson Lake, Banff

Johnson Lake is one of our favorite lakes in Banff because it’s often overlooked by the more popular Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka. It’s known as a local favorite for various reasons, but it is one of my favorite lakes in Banff. Heading to Johnson Lake is one of the best things in Banff on a sunny …

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Winter in Banff Best Time To Visit Banff

What To Wear In Banff In Winter

If you need guidance on what to wear in Banff in winter, we have the perfect packing list. It’s best to come prepared because winter in the Canadian Rockies can be frigid. Winter in Banff can alternate between 3C° to -5 C° to -40 C°, the same in both Celcius and Fahrenheit. Temperatures can be …

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Cascade Mountain from Banff Avenue - Downtown Banff

Visiting Banff in January? Here’s All You Need to Know (2024)

So you want to visit Banff in January? As someone who loves winter in the Canadian Rockies, this is a great time to visit Banff. While most people head to Banff in the summer, the winter is just, if not more magical. There’s still so much to do in Banff in the winter, especially if …

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Lake Louise Winter - Banff in December

Visiting Banff in December 2023? Here’s ALL You Need to Know

Banff in December is one of the best times of the year to visit the Canadian Rockies. If you are into winter, snow, and hot chocolate, that is. Banff in December is the most magical time of year. You are almost guaranteed a white Christmas, so if that is what you are after, then consider …

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Christmas in Banff

40 MAGICAL Ways To Spend Christmas In Banff

Christmas is one of the best times to visit Banff National Park. There is nowhere better than Christmas in Banff, and we’ll share with you all the magical things to do on a Banff Christmas holiday. Sure, December is cold in Banff, but who cares when it looks like the inside of a snow globe! …

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Sentinel-Pass

Sentinel Pass Hike Via Larch Valley: All You NEED To Know

After living in the Bow Valley for a few years, we finally made it out this larch season to hike the famous Larch Valley and up to Sentinel Pass. I thought it might be overrated, but it was honestly better than I expected and one of the best hikes in Banff. Hiking through a sea …

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