Sunrise at Moraine Lake is a special experience that is on many visitors’ Banff itineraries. While catching the sunrise at Moraine Lake has never been a simple task, it’s a bit more complicated now with the new parking restrictions at Moraine Lake. Don’t fear though. There are still ways to welcome the day while the …
The Big Beehive Hike and Little Beehive Hike are two of the most popular hikes in all of Banff National Park. While the trails often feel far from being in the wilderness, the surreal views more than compensate for anything that you can say negatively about the crowds on the hike. The greater “Beehive Circuit” …
We often get asked how to get to Moraine Lake. Now more than ever, as no more private parking is offered at this stunning lake in Banff. Thankfully, seeing its beauty is still made easy with various options for getting there. From the Parks Canada Shuttle to private tours or biking and hiking your way …
The Athabasca Glacier is a massive glacial toe to the expansive Columbia Icefield that sits on Canada’s British Columbia/Alberta border. It is arguably the most accessible glacier in North America and offers visitors a chance to get up close and personal with an earth-shaping wonder. The Columbia Icefields Discovery Center is the gateway for many …
In 2024, Moraine Lake Parking will be officially closed to personal vehicles. This new policy came into effect in June 2023 to help alleviate some safety, preservation, and congestion concerns around Moraine Lake. Visitors can now visit the lake through the public shuttle bus system known as Park & Ride. Accessing the lake via bike, …
The Mistaya River meanders through the Canadian Rockies, with the stunning Icefields Parkway tracing its path. Beginning at Peyto Lake, 30 km away, the Mistaya River flows northwestward. Along its journey, it is fed by tributaries such as Delta, Silverhorn, Cirque, Noyes, Chephren, Totem, Epaulette, Bison, Kaufmann, and Sarbach. En route, the river forms elongated …
If you want to add a little luxury to your Banff vacation, a stay at the Rimrock Resort Hotel is a must! With impeccable fine dining, a luxury spa, and a new view from every window, the Rimrock Hotel in Banff is guaranteed to enhance your Canadian Rockies experience. The Rimrock Resort Hotel sits high …
Moraine Lake is easily one of Canada’s most beautiful places. There is no image more iconic of the Canadian Rockies, or Canada for that matter, than Moraine Lake. It’s on every visitor’s bucket list, but when is the best time to visit Moraine Lake, and what is the Moraine Lake weather like? Moraine Lake is …
The Parks Canada Moraine Lake Shuttle is the best way to see beautiful Moraine Lake. Parking has always been difficult at Moraine Lake, and visitors have always felt immense stress from seeing it in all its glory. Previously, over 5000 vehicles were turned away each day without getting the chance to see the lake. That’s …
The Kananaskis Conservation Pass, not to be confused with a Parks Canada National Parks Pass is an important aspect to learn about if you plan on doing any hiking or recreating in Kananaskis Country or the Bow Valley Corridor. It’s a fairly new pass, introduced in 2021, and is now something that must be thought …