Looking for the best things to do in Banff in winter? I love Banff all year round, but I particularly enjoy Banff in the winter. While most people think of the Canadian Rockies as a summer destination, I believe that winter in Banff is what it’s all about. There are so many amazing things to …
Mount St. Piran is an excellent hike that begins at Lake Louise and ends overlooking the beautiful lake. If you’re seeking to escape the crowds on trails down below. It’s been our goal to check off all of the mountains in the Lake Louise region of Banff, so we knew we’d have to cross Mount …
Planning to visit Banff in March and curious to know what to expect? We have you covered! Banff in March means it’s still very much winter. While some of Canada is starting to warm up and head into spring, it doesn’t exactly happen in the Canadian Rockies. That doesn’t mean March is the wrong time …
Bow Lake is one of the many lakes that line the Icefields Parkway and a popular stop for visitors to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It’s no secret that the Canadian Rockies are not short of spectacular vistas and lakes. Bow Lake is one of our top recommendations for a stop to stretch the …
As you may have noticed, this entire website is aimed at helping you visit Banff and the Canadian Rockies easily. We have spent years of our lives exploring the Canadian Rockies, taken thousands of photos, and stayed up way too late writing to bring you our awesome website, The Banff Blog. This website has over …
Surprise Corner is a spectacular viewpoint of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Spray Valley. It is easily one of the most famous photo spots in Banff. “The Castle of The Rockies” sits at the base of Sulphur Mountain with the roaring Bow Falls in the foreground. Since it’s only a few minutes outside …
Banff in November isn’t the most exciting for most visitors and not exactly the best time to visit Banff. November in Banff is about as off-season as it gets in the Canadian Rockies, however that’s not to deter you from visiting Banff in November, as there is never a bad time to visit the Rockies. …
There’s nowhere quite as remarkable as Banff National Park, and to travel to Banff is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether it’s winter or summer in Banff, there is so much to do in Banff it’s impossible to get bored. We visited this little mountain town a few years back and fell in love so much that …
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 …