If you are visiting Banff National Park and love a good gondola ride, you are in the right place. Banff National Park has three gondolas within 40 minutes of the Banff townsite; the Banff Gondola, Sunshine Ski Resort gondola, and the Lake Louise Ski Resort gondola. So which one is the best? My favorite is […]
Banff and Lake Louise are the most popular places to visit in Banff National Park. These two beautiful mountain towns are only 40 minutes apart (about 57 km/35 mi), making it easy to visit both even on a weekend trip. Getting from Banff to Lake Louise is done via vehicle; either driving your own or […]
If you are planning a trip to Banff National Park, you are in for a treat! Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest, most popular, and most breathtaking national park. There is a lot to see and do in Banff, so it can be overwhelming. Not to worry. I’ve been visiting Banff National Park for decades, […]
We drove the Icefields Parkway from Banff National Park to Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada! Join us for an adventure to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world! Resources
The Cave and Basin Historical Site in Banff is a combination of fascinating geography, science, and history, which makes it a unique and cool place to visit. It’s also home to an endangered species found nowhere else in the world, which makes this place even more special. Visiting the Cave and Basin Historic Site is […]
Lake Louise is known for its stunning scenery which makes it a bucket list for people around the world. In the summer up to 15,000 people a day visit the lake shore. When visiting this iconic site, how much time is required to experience it? Lake Louise can be visited in as little as 1 […]
We spent a day and a half exploring Edmonton, Alberta, and loved it. Join us as we share some of the fun things to do in the area, plus discover some good places to get food! Here is what we cover: Resources
Calgary is known as Cow Town, yet is consistently ranked at the top for being the cleanest city. Many visitors fly into Calgary when visiting Banff and Jasper National Park and use it as a jumping-off point. It has museums, walkways, art, activities, and many other cool things. Here is what we cover: Resources
Despite hosting 4.5 million visitors a year, reservations are not required to visit Banff National Park. As an area local, I regularly visit Banff and the surrounding attractions without making reservations, however, I have the luxury of being able to sneak in activities around the busy periods. Banff National Park does not require any reservations […]
Banff National Park is visited by 4.5 million people from around the world every year, making it the most popular national park in Canada. People travel to Banff by air, car, bus, and train. Getting to Banff is easy and is done via air or car. There is no commercial airport in Banff, so travelling […]
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