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)
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
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 …
Read moreWhen is the BEST Time to Visit Banff National Park?
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)
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, …
Read more10 AWESOME Bow Valley Parkway Stops (Driving Banff to Lake Louise)
If you are looking for the best things to do in Banff, we have you covered! We visited this little mountain town a few years back and fell in love so much that we decided to move to the Canadian Rockies and eventually start this entire Banff website. There’s really nowhere quite as special as …
Read more60+ BEST Things To Do in Banff (Ultimate 2022 Guide)
Banff in October is a magical time of year. A Banff fall is cool and crisp, and the foliage still lingers for most of the month. It’s the shoulder season in Banff, so crowds are lower, but snow has yet to really fall, meaning you can still comfortably get out and enjoy hiking in the …