Here are four top Banff National Park activities you can partake in before or after a rafting day trip.
Resident Blogger: K. Gordon
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Who says great things can’t come from having a few beers with friends. What originally started as a one day festival of climbing films in 1976 has now grown to 9 days of serious mountain culture fun as well as encompassing a world tour with over 840 screenings worldwide….
Paddling the Mountain Parks Around Banff National Park
Few mountain activities offer the serenity, solitude, and perspective that are provided by a day of paddling on the magnificently turquoise waters of a glacially fed lake or river.
Canadian Rockies Hiking: Hidden Paths and Secret Passageways
Spend enough time exploring the peaks and valleys of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and you’re sure to stumble upon some amazing things.
Recent Rains Contain Wildfires in the Canadian Rockies
Recent rain and decreased fire activity has allowed the blaze to be held. Travel between Jasper and Banff on the famous Icefield Parkway is flowing normally as the fire has been contained and is no longer visible from the road though the aftermath is quite a sight to behold.
The Mountaineer Lodge
The Mountaineer Lodge, open year round, is one of the best and most affordable places to stay in the Lake Louise area of Canada’s Rocky Mountains.
Flatlanders in the Canadian Rockies
You can always tell who the flatlanders are by the wide-eyed, stunned and dazed looks on their faces. We’re a little slow to get around because we’re constantly looking up, which is a new direction for most of us.
Canada Day Celebrations in Banff National Park
Canada Day Celebrations in Banff National Park The Town of Banff is the perfect place to celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1. Fantastic family-friendly events run throughout the day, including our famous parade down Banff Avenue. From bands to balloon animals to birthday cake, we’ve got it all. The full-day celebrations are capped off with…
Protecting Roadside Wildlife in Banff National Park
There are a few things you need to consider when you choose to get up close and personal with the wildlife in Banff National Park on the road.
Cycling the Banff Legacy Trail in Banff National Park
If you are a cyclist and enjoy traveling safely between Banff and Canmore, the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail or also known as the Banff Legacy Trail in Banff National Park is a dream come true.