BY LAUREN KENSON & BILLY DEKOM
bow lake, icefields parkway. photograph: billy dekom
A journey to Banff Nationwide Park Canada will depart you in awe of the sheer energy of Mom Nature. All the pieces in the Canadian Rockies feels bigger, grander, and wilder. A few of the mightiest peaks stand over 3,000 meters excessive and lots of of species of wildlife name this 6,000-square-kilometer stretch of wilderness “residence.” You may count on to share these Rocky Mountain views with a number of of those wild creatures and fellow journey seekers from round the globe.
Final 12 months, over 4 million individuals from varied corners of the world got here to go to this park. And after you’ve spent a little bit time wandering round the steep trails, turquoise lakes, roaring waterfalls, and glacier-studded mountain ranges—it turns into abundantly clear what drew them right here. Swapping metropolis skylines for crisp mountain air and huge open areas leaves you feeling extra comfy as quickly as you cross below the “Welcome to Banff” highway indicators.
As you drive alongside the predominant freeway, the sweeping glacier-carved valley will proceed to climb up previous dense tree strains and up to rugged summits—the scale of which feels nearly unattainable to seize with footage alone. The peaks in Alberta are actually huge. Staring up at them you’ll be able to’t assist however really feel conscious about your smallness in the world and surprise what will need to have occurred geologically to convey these giants into existence. Standing amongst these towering mountains, you’ll be able to breathe deeply and let that candy feeling of oneness with nature and your environment wash over you.
Right here is only a sampling of what stands out in this nationwide park together with a few of the prime issues to do in Banff, Canada.
The drive alone by this park is gorgeous and makes for an epic highway journey.
Even simply standing outdoors a café in Canmore or strolling between shops in the City of Banff—you’ll be immersed in jaw-dropping 360-degree mountain views. The wild great thing about this place is, in a phrase, inescapable.
The first journey we took right here, we keep in mind driving alongside the paved freeway slicing by the park. We had been ducking down and twisting, turning, and craning our necks attempting to catch a glimpse of the mountain tops by the rental automotive home windows. Clouds swirling slowly and hypnotically round the highest peaks.
It’s the type of drive the place you find yourself turning the radio dial down low. Keeping track of both aspect of the highway, pointing excitedly throughout the windshield. Trying, looking out, taking all of it in. Hoping to spot ribbons of water cascading down the steep slopes. Squinting for indicators of critters between the evergreens. Peering previous the fringe of the highway as the ice blue Bow River comes into view. You nearly don’t know the place to look, there’s simply a lot magnificence to take in.
Whereas this park definitely attracts a subset of individuals drawn to difficult out of doors sports activities and actions—there’s tons to see simply from the highway or by these in a position to take brief walks to the water’s edge. Additional up in Banff, alongside the Icefields Parkway, you’ll be able to spot glaciers from the highway. Search for giant snow-white lots tucked into the mountains and don’t be stunned if you end up stopping at nearly each turnout, viewpoint, or lake alongside the approach.
mistaya canyon. photograph: billy dekom
Canada’s first nationwide park is finest recognized for its gorgeous glacial lakes.
There isn’t a denying that the breathtaking glacial lakes are thought-about the better of Banff. The shade of the water right here takes on such vibrant tones of blue and inexperienced that you simply nearly have to expertise them in particular person to consider they’re actual. Various from deep jade to vibrant turquoise, these glacier-fed lakes draw individuals from throughout the world who hope to stand at the water’s edge and see them with their very own eyes. Crossing their fingers that the pictures they take from the shoreline will seize the shade properly sufficient to encourage others to make the journey north.
These lakes owe their signature shade to one thing referred to as “rock flour,” which is product of fine-grained particles of rock created by the grinding of bedrock throughout the glacial erosion course of. Since the materials is so small, it turns into suspended in the meltwater—making the water seem barely cloudy and giving it that solid-looking, surreal blue-green shade (completely completely different than clear blue ocean water).
Together with the skill to see a few of the world’s remaining glaciers, these our bodies of water are what set Banff aside from some other trip vacation spot.
Banff is a dream vacation spot for journey seekers.
Questioning what to do in Banff should you love an journey? There are ample alternatives for mountaineering, backpacking, tenting, fishing, biking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, mountaineering, operating, paddle-boarding, and sightseeing.
As the snow melts in the summer season and the greater elevation trails begin to reopen, you’ll be able to count on the park to draw extra vacationers. However the winter months provide barely smaller crowds. In these months, you too can reap the benefits of the snow-packed trails and frozen lakes to take pleasure in some downhill snowboarding, ice skating, cross-country snowboarding, snowboarding, and snow-shoeing.
The vastness of this place will preserve you coming again.
We’ve spent a mixed six weeks, unfold throughout two summers, exploring this stretch of Alberta and nonetheless the listing of issues now we have but to see continues to develop. The sheer variety of issues to do and locations to discover in Banff can really feel overwhelming.
There are lots of issues to do in Banff. In case you come go to in the summer season months, chances are you’ll depart itching to see the identical lakes you hiked round after they’re frozen in the winter time. Or surprise how magnificent the panorama seems to be throughout larch season in the fall.
You’ll need to discover a approach to see, hike, and do all of it, however don’t be stunned if you end up making a “must-see” listing in your subsequent journey as quickly as you wrap up your first one.
We’ve heard park rangers say that even should you had been to keep there all summer season lengthy and backpack the complete time…you nonetheless wouldn’t make a dent in it. That’s how huge the variety of lakes, trails, and peaks is.
And whereas it will be a idiot’s errand to attempt to seize all of its wonders in simply these few pages, in this journey information to Banff, we’ve collected a listing of what retains us coming again 12 months after 12 months.
bighorn sheep on the icefields. photograph: billy dekom
1. Wildlife Viewing Alternatives
There are lots of issues to do in Banff Nationwide Park, which embody wildlife viewing. Wildlife is ample right here. Like a lot of the American Rocky Mountains, that is bear nation. Banff Nationwide Park is residence to each black bears and grizzlies. They share this territory with plenty of different species—together with different predators like wolves, foxes, coyotes, cougars, lynxes, and varied birds of prey. You’ll additionally see elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, caribou, deer, and moose together with loads of smaller animals like pine martens, marmots, pikas, squirrels, and extra.
However don’t let the wildness of this place scare you off. With easy respectful, smart practices and an consciousness that these are certainly wild animals—you’ll be able to journey very safely all through the park. Simply cease by any customer middle to communicate to a pleasant park ranger for a fast, however thorough, lesson on wildlife security practices. Bear spray can also be accessible all through the park for buy, and you’re inspired to carry it should you plan to hike or camp throughout your keep.
A few of the finest occasions to view wildlife are at daybreak or at nightfall, when they’re most lively and out foraging for meals. Bow Valley Parkway is meant to be considered one of the finest spots to see them however we’re keen to wager you’ll stumble throughout loads of them simply in your drives all through the park.
2. Expertise a Sundown at Moraine Lake
Experiencing the dawn at Moraine Lake is considered one of the many issues to do in Banff. While you seek for “Banff Nationwide Park” chances are high superb that a picture of Moraine Lake at dawn will come up instantly. This spot is thought for its picturesque views and is especially hanging at dawn. Early in the morning, the nonetheless lake waters seem like glass—completely reflecting the snow-capped mountains on its floor. This lake sits in the Valley of the Ten Peaks and taking in a dawn right here could be a very calming, religious expertise.
moraine lake. photograph: billy dekom
Another excuse to arrive early is that the parking heaps at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise have a tendency to refill in a short time. Often they do have overflow parking heaps with shuttles accessible, however it’s value it to sneak a while in whereas everybody else is asleep.
Park at the lot proper close to the lake edge and make your approach up on prime of the rock pile. It’s a brief stroll up there, however this top allows you to totally respect the reflective views. In your approach up, hear for high-pitched squeaks coming from the rocks and preserve your eyes peeled for the darling little critters referred to as pikas. They’re tan coloured with brief our bodies, spherical ears, and no tails.
You can even take in the view from the water’s edge or lease canoes to paddle out onto the water.
From this spot, hikers can select to take the Larch Valley Path to Sentinel Go. In September, the larches begin to change to a stunning golden yellow shade—making for a really hanging autumn scene in the valley alongside the path. Photographers journey to this spot yearly to attempt to seize the larches turning.
3. Cease and See Lake Louise
No Banff journey information could be full with out recommending this cease. The predominant draw of this space is its namesake physique of water—Lake Louise. Sitting at the fringe of the Fairmont Chateau, its turquoise waters are actually gorgeous. Folks touring in teams will love how simply accessible Lake Louise is—only a few hundred ft from the predominant car parking zone.You may take in a view from the rocky lakeshore, lease canoes to spend outing on the water, or stroll round towards the bottom to see the place the glacial soften feeds into the lake itself. You’ll be mere steps away from the historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise—and, even should you’re not staying at the resort, it’s an excellent place to wander round or seize a meal.
4. Hike from Path to Tea Home
Not surprisingly, mountaineering is considered one of the many issues you are able to do in Banff, Canada. From Lake Louise you’ve gotten your choose of a number of mountaineering trails. Two of which have tea homes ready for you when you arrive at your vacation spot. What makes these tea homes so distinctive is that they don’t have any electrical energy and no operating water—provides like flour and sugar are flown in by helicopter at the starting of the season. All recent meals is packed in by the tea home employees members, carried on their backs up the path. All trash is packed out the identical approach. Their menus characteristic specialty teas and made-from-scratch items.
Heading off to the proper aspect, up and away from the lake will take you up to Lake Agnes—one other glacial lake with clearer waters and a tea home serving snacks, sandwiches, desserts, and tea. You’ll need to convey money with you should you’re in having fun with some meals whereas sitting by the lake. In case you proceed previous the tea home, you’ll be able to take the path even additional up to Massive Beehive, which overlooks Lake Louise and the Chateau down beneath. These craving a problem can head up for a good greater vantage level at the forebodingly named Satan’s Thumb.
Going again to Lake Louise, should you selected as an alternative to take the path that goes round the shoreline, it is going to lead you to the path of the Plain of Six Glaciers. This may also take you to a tea home; however between the two choices, that is the one we choose to spend our cash and time on. It’s decidedly much less crowded right here and the Swiss-style rustic constructing (constructed in 1924) may be very charming. There’s additionally a pleasant canine, named Arlo-Barlo, who has spent the final ten summers residing up at the tea home.
It’s a candy place to take pleasure in some tasty meals in Banff and pause earlier than persevering with to the ultimate space the place you’ll be able to view the Plain of Six Glaciers. And relying on the time of 12 months, chances are you’ll even spot an avalanche off in the distance.
In distinction to the one at Lake Agnes, the place you’ll discover lengthy strains (for the meals and for the outhouses) and individuals speaking loudly, bustling round—at the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea Home you’ll discover most hikers and patrons are sometimes quieter. Smiling at one another over sips of tea, remarking upon the scrumptious bread freshly baked that very same morning. Respectfully, calmly taking in the surroundings round them. Fortunately sharing tables with hikers who’ve simply arrived, no matter whether or not they know each other or not. Chili and scorching meals are made on a propane range, together with freshly baked items, and a powerful number of specialty teas (particularly contemplating this spot is a 6.Four kilometer climb away from the trailhead).
Skilled hikers would possibly attempt mountaineering from tea home to tea home—connecting the two path routes we’ve laid out right here with little detours to Massive Beehive or Satan’s Thumb.
5. Hike alongside Speeding Water and Waterfalls in Johnston Canyon
One in all the finest locations to keep in Banff if you’d like to chill out is in Johnston Canyon. There’s plenty of mountaineering trails sprinkled alongside the Bow Valley Parkway however considered one of the most rewarding day hike areas is in Johnston Canyon. Like most locations in Banff throughout peak season, get right here early to keep away from the crowds and park in the lot proper at the trailhead. In the early morning driving in, chances are you’ll have the opportunity to spot wildlife feeding alongside the highway.
johnston canyon. photograph: billy dekom
The paved path and collection of strolling bridges follows speeding water up to a number of stunning waterfalls. You may even take the path additional out to an space referred to as the Ink Pots—the place 5 beautiful, turquoise swimming pools in an idyllic meadow setting will probably be ready for you. These swimming pools are mineral springs, and you’ll be able to sit on benches and watch sandy swimming pools swirl in round patterns. With mountain ranges surrounding you and Johnston Creek simply previous the swimming pools, it’s an ideal place to picnic after this average hike.
6. Take a Gondola up to Sunshine Meadows
One in all the finest locations to escape the crowds and see wildflowers is in Sunshine Meadows. You may take a shuttle up to a gondola that drops you off at the very prime. With a view of Mount Assiniboine in the distance and a platform overlooking three gorgeous lakes, you’ll be able to take in some mild mountaineering trails up right here and see an enormous number of flowers. Even with a wildflower guidebook in hand, we nonetheless got here throughout some blooms that we’d by no means seen earlier than or didn’t know the names of.
The views up listed here are breathtaking, and as a result of you’ve gotten to drive a bit away from city and pay for a experience up—you’ll shake a few of the crowds by heading up to this beautiful day-hike space. On the gondola experience, preserve a watch out for bald eagles circling in the skies, and see should you can spot the winter ski lifts glimmering on the different hills in the distance. Tickets can be found on-line for advance buy.
If you’re nonetheless questioning what to do in Banff, it is a nice choice for a lot of. Lush greenery and tall bushes are in all places you look. And if you end up right here throughout peak wildflower season (mid-July to mid-August), you’ll discover vivid blooms of all shapes and colours dotting the panorama too.
7. Take a Highway Journey up the Icefields Parkway
Alongside the drive up the Icefields Parkway, chances are you’ll really feel the urge to pull over the automotive and cease at each viewpoint. That is considered one of the most stunning and scenic drives in the world, and there actually aren’t any “unhealthy” locations to cease to take all of it in.
Not solely are you able to spy glaciers from the highway however there’s an unbelievable variety of peaks surrounding you alongside the approach. As you allow behind the busy Lake Louise village space and your cell service drops out, you’ll begin to turn into totally immersed in miles of ridgelines. It’s considered one of the funnest issues to do in Banff as a result of you’ll be able to select your individual journey.
Cease at Herbert Lake, simply off the highway, for a good looking mirrored view of the skyline. Then proceed up the parkway to see much more beautiful lakes. When you arrive at Bow Lake, pull into the car parking zone and take the brief path out to the water’s edge. Stroll alongside the shore and cross the little bridge to get a greater view of Bow Glacier Falls throughout the water.
Additional up the parkway lies Peyto Lake—the place you’ll be able to park and take a brief, paved stroll up to a viewing platform. Additional previous the platform, you’ll discover a path that heads out to an much more scenic spot. Preserve occurring the paved part till you see a dust path disappear into the bushes. Take that path. It leads you to a big rock pile and open space overlooking the lake the place you’ll be able to take pleasure in the views with far fewer individuals.
peyto lake. photograph: billy dekom
Mistaya Canyon is one other stunning spot to cease at—a couple of minutes’ stroll will take you to a bridge overlook the place you’ll be able to see and hear the water thundering by the slim slot canyon. Cross the bridge to entry spots that take you even nearer to the edge, although be cautious of moist rock ledges in the summer season and slippery ice in the colder months.
One in all the most impactful and scenic hikes alongside this stretch of the parkway is Parker Ridge. A hike up to the prime provides you a unbelievable perspective of the Saskatchewan Glacier simply on the different aspect. The ratio of distance to wow issue can’t be beat right here—for a comparatively brief hike you can be rewarded with epic views.
Now, that we’ve coated what to do in Banff, you is likely to be questioning the place to sleep, the place to eat and the place to discover subsequent!
Lodging
When it comes to lodging, you’ve acquired a number of decisions of the place to get a restful evening’s sleep.
Inside the park boundaries, the City of Banff gives plenty of inns to select from. The benefit of that is that it locations you shut to eating places, retailers, grocery shops, and cafés inside strolling distance out of your room, however count on crowds and issue discovering avenue parking. Search for a resort that gives free parking for company, and preserve in thoughts that many of those underground garages have a top restrict (good to know if you’re selecting a rental automobile that greater isn’t all the time higher).
For a novel expertise simply outdoors of city with gorgeous views, take a look at the Juniper Lodge. Perched up on the hillside, a lot of its rooms have a panoramic view of the park. There’s a bistro proper on website, making it considered one of the finest locations to keep in Banff.
The Lake Louise space additionally has a handful of locations to keep, however with fewer eating choices accessible. You may count on costs per evening to be about the identical in both space however count on to pay a premium should you select to keep in the historic inns. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the Fairmont Banff Springs each provide luxe lodging for these searching for an upgraded expertise.
Simply outdoors the park boundary is Canmore. After two three-week journeys to this space, that is our favourite place to keep and the place we advocate you go if (like us) you’re crowd averse. There are many choices right here for eating and procuring, with a way more laid-back vibe than the touristy (however pretty) City of Banff. Plus, there’s a larger number of grocery shops and a Canadian Tire (a big division retailer the place you’ll be able to choose up any out of doors gear you forgot to pack for a less expensive worth than retailers in the park).
Regardless of the place you select to keep, attempt to safe your bookings in advance. Locations refill shortly in the summer season and in peak season you’ll be onerous pressed to discover vacancies in city.
Tenting
After all, the most inexpensive approach to expertise this space is to choose to keep in the many campgrounds sprinkled all through the park, which can also be considered one of the most extremely beneficial Banff Nationwide Park issues to do. Tent tenting, trailer, and RV websites can be found. Some might be reserved in advance and others (normally the ones sprinkled alongside the Icefields Parkway) are first-come first-serve. One thing distinctive about Canada’s park service is that it shares many campgrounds with wooden piles for campers to use—simply ask at check-in if fires are allowed and pay for a fire-permit in your website.
Every place has completely different facilities accessible, and it’s value noting that not each one has showers—so should you aren’t mixing your campground stints in with resort stays, select one which has the amenities you want.
Having tried a number of of the campsites and locations to keep in Banff, we advocate attempting to reserve a spot at the Lake Louise campground. Whereas this can put your private home base additional away from the eating choices in Banff and Canmore, the campground is unbelievable. Clear, giant websites; showers; flush bathrooms; and an electrified bear fence surrounding the complete campground. Plus, it’s only a brief drive away from Moraine Lake and Lake Louise if you’d like to catch a dawn or get an early begin out on the trails.
Parks Canada has an internet reservation service you should utilize with detailed data on every of their campgrounds, together with footage of every website if you e book.
The place to Eat
There may be quite a lot of meals in Banff. Simply outdoors of the park in close by Canmore is our favourite spot to eat when in Banff—Communitea Café. They’ve choices for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters alike, with quite a lot of nourishing bowls, recent salads, in-house baked items, and a very scrumptious breakfast burrito. They serve up unbelievable espresso from Pilot Espresso Roasters. Decide up a bag of their mild roast referred to as “Academy” to take residence with you as a memento.
The City of Banff additionally has some nice choices for meals and eating:
The panoramic view of Banff from Juniper Bistro is difficult to beat, some even thought-about it the better of Banff. Undoubtedly plan on coming right here for brunch at the least as soon as. The menu has wholesome foodie favorites like avocado toast, a “brekky salad,” and shakshuka. However the indulgent brie-stuffed French toast can also be value consideration.
Balkan Restaurant has scrumptious, recent Mediterranean fare with a lot of gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly choices. The Greek bowl makes for an excellent lunch. The creamy feta dressing is fantastic, and the crispy fried chickpeas style like buttery croutons, however higher.
Indian Curry Home has scrumptious meals with loads of choices for omnivores and vegetarians alike. Hidden in an upstairs location, it may not appear to be a lot at first look, however their garlic naan, coconut rice, and tikka masala are unbelievable.
Indulge in a few of the world’s finest ice cream at COWS (ranked no 1 on the world’s prime ten locations to get ice cream by Tauck World Discovery in 2017). On a scorching summer season day, you’ll be able to spot the line snaking out the door on Banff Avenue. They’ve traditional and distinctive flavors—together with strawberry ice cream created from fresh-picked berries from Prince Edward Island.
A few of our different favourite meals in Banff contains Park Distillery + Restaurant + Bar (high quality meals with a dedication to sustainability practices) and Earl’s Kitchen + Bar (providing a big selection with an excellent alternative of mocktails).
In the Lake Louise space, we advocate skipping the eateries in the village space. Drive up to the Chateau as an alternative. For one thing mild, head to the very again of the resort to go to Jusu Bar (that includes recent juices, acai bowls, and smoothies). For lunch, simply previous the predominant foyer, you’ll be able to dine at the Lakeview Lounge. It has unbelievable views overlooking the lake, and you received’t need to miss out on their candy potato fries or house-made seasonal sodas.
Grocery
For many who need to prepare dinner on their very own (whether or not in an Airbnb or in their camp kitchen), you’ll be able to replenish on wholesome meals staples at the pure grocery retailer—Nutter’s Bulk and Pure Meals—in Canmore. That is the solely place we had been in a position to discover issues like stevia, natural snacks, clear tub and physique merchandise, nut milk, and high quality native honey. There’s additionally a Safeway in Canmore with lots of produce choices. And should you’re actually in a pinch, there’s two grocery shops inside the City of Banff with way more restricted choice—IGA and Nester’s Market.
Farmer’s Market
We additionally counsel that you simply look into the farmer’s market schedule whilst you’re in city. Though it’s not considered one of the prime issues to do in Banff, the mixture of recent produce, native items, and mountain views can’t be beat. In the summer season, Canmore has a farmer’s market each Thursday—take a look at the artisan soaps, native berry jams, and recent meals distributors. The City of Banff holds theirs on Wednesdays.
Past Banff
You probably have time to discover a little bit past Banff’s borders, contemplate making the drive out to any of the adjoining parks. Listed here are a few of the most notable spots the place you’ll be able to expertise much more of the wonders that the Canadian Rockies have to provide.
8. Jasper Nationwide Park + Mount Robson Provincial Park
When it comes to mountaineering right here, the 360-degree views from the prime of Sulphur Skyline are properly value the steep path it takes to get there.
After attempting out all the fascinating issues to do in Banff Nationwide Park, touring right here could possibly be the finest thought. For a calming journey on the water, e book a ship tour at Maligne Lake out to Spirit Island, considered one of the most photographed spots in the complete world.
athabasca glacier. photograph: billy dekom
For an unforgettable bucket-list expertise, e book a tour with Ice Walks to spend some hours strolling on the Athabasca Glacier. Do your self a favor and skip the tour with the rovers—you’ll be able to spend some actual time on the ice, peeking into ice-blue crevasses and attempting a sip of pristine glacial water with a mountaineering information as an alternative.
A brief drive outdoors of Jasper and into Mount Robson Provincial Park will take you to the world-renowned Berg Lake Path. The full path up to Berg Lake is a multi-day hike for skilled hikers and backpackers. However there’s a delicate day hike out to Kinney Lake that gives distinctive views as properly and will get you nearer to the base of Mount Robson—the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
9. Yoho Nationwide Park
After mountaineering the better of Banff, touring to Yoho Nationwide Park is extremely beneficial. A few 15-minute drive from the Lake Louise space will take you out of Alberta and into British Columbia the place the Banff Nationwide Park terrain transitions into Yoho Nationwide Park, which sits simply to the west. Hikers will acknowledge Yoho as the residence of famed Lake O’Hara—one other stunning glacial lake space with miles of trails. Moreover the beautiful shade of the waters, what makes a keep at Lake O’Hara so distinctive is the restricted entry.
In contrast to a few of the different lakes in this space, you can’t simply drive up to it—you’ve gotten to park your automotive at the backside of the 11 kilometer highway and both hike up or take the paid shuttle bus. You’ll want advance permits if you’d like to snag a tenting spot in this idyllic mountaineering vacation spot. You can even look into advance reservations should you choose to keep at the Lake O’Hara lodge. Both approach, count on to name (and name once more) on opening day for reservations—it’s an internationally sought-after vacation spot for lovers of the outdoor.
10. Kananaskis Nation
You probably have additional time to go to different places past the gorgeous city, chances are you’ll select to drop by the Kananaskis Nation. Simply southwest of Banff, this space contains a number of different provincial parks all in one park system. Away from the hustle and bustle of the City of Banff or the tourist-packed Lake Louise space, issues look and really feel a little bit wilder out right here. This space has plenty of ridge hikes for individuals who are up to difficult hikes and scrambles. Opal Ridge in explicit gives distinctive views from the prime. The hike up is troublesome—you’ll have to use your palms to scramble up the final stretch of scree to the prime, however the view from right here is properly value it. This lesser-trafficked path means you may need these views all to your self.
If potential, attempt to schedule sufficient time up right here to weave in a visit that doesn’t simply embody spots in Banff however contains Jasper and a number of different surrounding areas as properly. You received’t be sorry you probably did. Regardless of the way you select to spend your time in Alberta, there are hardly any unsuitable decisions. The abundance of lovely trails and methods to spend your days up there can really feel overwhelming, however we hope this Banff journey information conjures up you to preserve coming again season after season.