Calgary is known as a charming cultural hub and the international gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Often affectionately referred to as Cowtown, they’ve since graduated to far surpass their Alberta beef origins. This city has become the finest dining destination in Alberta for diverse and delicious dishes, and there are plenty of restaurants to Calgary …
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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 gold the last few weeks of September, and the aspen trees’ fall colors last well into …
Read more19 Beautiful Things to do in Banff in Autumn (Fall Colors Guide)
Looking for the best Moraine Lake hikes? We share the most popular hikes around the lake and all of the details in this guide to experience the best hikes around Moraine Lake. I’ve attempted to rank these Lake Moraine hikes in difficulty based on my own personal experience on them. If you want to add …
Lake Louise has been drawing in visitors to the Canadian Rockies for over a century. The alpine lake in Banff National Park is a wild turquoise blue color fed by glacier melt and set by a backdrop of Mount Victoria and a hanging glacier. This pristine piece of wilderness draws in millions of visitors a …
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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’s favorite for various reasons, but in general, it is one of my favorite lakes in Banff. Heading to Johnson Lake is one of the best things to do in …
We won’t sugarcoat it. Parking at Moraine Lake is not fun, especially during July and August. Truthfully, parking is an issue almost as soon as Parks Canada opens Moraine Lake Rd for the season. Thankfully, Parks Canada has worked hard to combat the problems with parking at Moraine Lake over the past few years. It’s …
Read moreMoraine Lake Parking: Everything You NEED to Know in 2022
While parking at Lake Louise is better than scoring parking at Moraine Lake, it is still no fun. During the Lake Louise summer months, parking is brutal to score, and you might have to adjust your trip to park and see Lake Louise. Thankfully it is not like this year-round, and outside of the summer, …
Read moreLake Louise Parking: Everything You NEED to Know in 2022
There is no image more iconic of the Canadian Rockies, or Canada for that matter, than Moraine Lake. The alpine lake is a wild turquoise blue fed by glacier melt and set with a backdrop of the Ten Peaks. This pristine piece of wilderness draws in millions of visitors a year and once graced Canada’s …
Read moreMoraine Lake • Guide to Visiting Canada’s Most Beautiful Lake
If you’re wondering what the best time to visit Banff we provide a month-by-month breakdown of what to expect from the weather in Banff. With some stunning scenery to behold all year round, you can’t go wrong with a trip to the Canadian Rockies ever. Whether you like skiing and snowboarding or you simply want …
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The Icefields Parkway, or Hwy 93, is a scenic drive between Banff and Jasper that has visitors flocking from around the world to see it. Some people call it the Jasper Icefields, and some just refer to it as “the Parkway,” regardless it’s where one can come to enjoy a drive-in nature, surrounded by waterfalls, …
Read more22 BEAUTIFUL Stops on the Icefields Parkway (2022 Guide)