The road from Edmonton to Banff National Park is well renowned as one of the most scenic routes in the world, passing wildlife and sights aplenty.
Category: Banff Activities
Winter Adventures in Banff National Park
November in the Canadian Rockies is a great transition month. Summer hikes gave way to fall, prepping our adventurous souls for a long snowy active winter. The months ahead will be filled with snow capped mountains and snow capped pines, your invitation to play.
Activities in Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies
Nature’s wonderland in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park invites its visitors to partake in a stunning array of activities and tours.
Geocaching in Banff National Park
Parks Canada offers anyone with a GPS the opportunity to go geocaching in Canada’s oldest national park. Visit a visitor information centre or download the activity sheet from the Parks Canada website. There are two sheets: beginner (year-round) and intermediate (summer season only). Choose one and then you’re on your way! Here are some Banff…
5 Must-Carry Items When Going on a Hiking Trip
There are many ways to explore the scenic views of the Canadian Rockies by vehicle or motor coach tour or by plane or a helicopter, but the best way to absorb the beauty of the mountains will always be to go on foot.
How to Choose the Right Backpack for Hiking
When I was a child, the only option I had when I left on a trip was to borrow Dad’s old, military backpack. But this was 30 years ago, and times have changed a lot since then. Today we have an incredible variety of backpacks to choose from, which makes it hard to choose the…
5 Must-Have Items to Take with You when Hiking
When going on a vacation many people want five-star service, amazing amenities, wonderful entertainment and permanent room service. Not me, though – for me, the perfect vacation is to put on a backpack with three days worth of food and water and get lost in the wilderness – on foot. Hiking is a wonderful way…
Why you should ride the Banff gondola
WHY YOU SHOULD RIDE THE BANFF GONDOLA Are you on the fence about riding the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain? Located just five minutes from downtown, the gondola is one of those tourist activities that is commonly associated with a Banff National Park vacation. It can be pricey, and it may not seem like there’s…
Best Fall Bird-Watching Near Banff, Alberta
Best Fall Bird-Watching Near Banff, Alberta Even though early spring and summer are the best times to spot most birds in Banff National Park, there are some gems to be found in the fall months, when the air is cooler and the majority of the tourism has begun to wound down. Pick up a bird-watching…
New Icefields Parkway Travel Site helps visitors max out on exhilarating experiences in the Canadian Rockies
Named ‘One of the World’s Most Spectacular Drives’ by National Geographic, the Icefields Parkway deserves discovery, and its own website.