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 – …
Looking for the best hostels in Banff? For a small town in the middle of a national park, there are actually some great places to stay in Banff, including some amazing Banff hostels. So, if you’re wondering where to stay in Banff National Park for “cheap,” we have you covered. To be clear, cheap is …
The Bow Valley Parkway (or the 1A) is a road that every visitor to Banff National Park should drive on at least once. Before the Trans Canada, the Bow Valley Parkway was the original road linking Banff and Lake Louise in the early 1900s. Now, it’s a road primarily used for sightseeing and outdoor recreation …
If this is your first time hiking in Banff, the trails might be pretty intimidating. The Canadian Rockies are gorgeous, but they are also tall, steep, and dangerous. If you’re wondering if it is safe to hike in Banff, we want to help ease you into hiking in the Rockies, with our personal tips for …
For many, canoeing on Lake Louise is a highlight of their trip to Banff National Park. There is likely no place more quintessential to rent a canoe in Banff than Lake Louise. It’s one of the most spectacular scenes in the world. It’s tough to find a more spectacular scene to paddle through as you …
A quintessential experience in the Rockies is to enjoy a Moraine Lake canoe. A paddle across Moraine Lake is an experience that we can not recommend enough. Only a few are fortunate enough to make it to this lake in the Canadian Rockies, and even less dip a paddle in its waters. The turquoise waters …
Looking for the best family hotels in Banff? For a small town in the middle of a national park; there are some fantastic Banff family hotels everyone on the whole team will love. So, if you’re wondering where to stay in Banff National Park with the kids, we have you covered. Flanked by dramatic mountains …
Banff in the fall is a magical time. Visitors flock from all over the world to visit the Canadian Rockies throughout the entire year, but in my opinion, a Banff fall is simply the best. The larch needles turn to gold the last few weeks of September, and the aspen trees’ fall colors last well …
The Lake Agnes Tea House hike is a classic hike in Banff National Park that provides access to stunning natural landscapes and finishes at a historic tea house. The trail begins at Lake Louise and ends at the Lake Louise Tea House and has grown to be one of the most popular hikes in the …
Have you ever dreamed of horseback riding in Banff after watching City Slickers, Yellowstone, Heartland, or any Western movie? Have you seen a scene where cowboys and cowgirls saddle up their horses and ride deep into the wilderness and longed for that to be you? I can tell you I sure have. That’s why when …