Travel Guide for Banff National Park & the Canadian Rockies
Find the right Mountain Bike Tour for you near Banff, Alberta If you want a great and unique introduction to Banff National Park, a mountain bike tour is exactly what the doctor ordered. What better way to see the stunning sights and wildlife of the Canadian Rockies than on two wheels silently gliding along. Beautiful…
Cheap, Fun Meal at Banff, Alberta Hostel Samesun Hostel449 Banff AvenueBanff, AB T1L 1A5 (403) 762-5521 Don’t be confused by the title of this blog. I am not recommending that when you come to Banff that you should eat a beaver. Nor am I suggesting that they are cheap so no lawsuits please. Rather, if…
Shopping Malls of Banff Cascade Plaza Mall This is by far the biggest mall in Banff and boasts an array of shops as well as a huge bottom floor made up of mostly eating options. The food court is comparable to any big mall in North America. If you have walked around Banff a few…
Hiking in Banff National Park, Alberta Yamnuska Mountain Adventures have a ton of guided backpacking and camping trips in the Canadian Rockies but what if you want to organize your own? No problems. Whether it be for a family reunion, corporate gig or just a chance to head out with some buddies for a healthy…
The National Parks of the Canadian Rockies So you have decided to take a trip to the Canadian Rockies but you are not altogether sure exactly what is what. How many National Parks are there? How far is Jasper from Banff National Park? Below is some essential information about the Rockies before you make the…
Local Secrets of Banff, Alberta There are some obvious beauties in Banff National Park and then some that are a little more hidden. One of my favourites until recently was the Banff Swing on the road to Johnston Canyon. Unfortunately the worlds (rich politicians) have become health and safety freaks and the swing was completely…
Casino in the Rockies’ – Stoney Nakoda If you are looking to do something a little different on your weekend in Banff National Park, one great option to…ahem…gamble on is the Stoney Nakoda Casino in Kananaskis Country. Only a short drive from Banff, Canmore and Calgary, it really is one of the most fun things…
Rafting Jasper National Park Scenery, wildlife, friendly people, raging water, family friendly, adrenalin pumping – welcome to white water rafting in the Canadian Rockies! Regardless of what kind of trip on the water you want when in Jasper National Park, Jasper Raft Tours has you covered. They don’t come much more experienced than this. Jasper…
Dinner Specials in Banff National Park In all my time in Banff, I have eaten in pretty much every restaurant. Nourish Vegetarian Bistro remains my favourite for its uniqueness and frank deliciousness but there are plenty of other excellent and cheaper options around town especially if you pay attention to the daily specials. For example,…
Experience Canadian Rockies Cities From Calgary to Vancouver If you drive exactly 10km over the speed limit and don’t stop at all for a break, you can drive straight from Vancouver to Banff National Park in 9 hours. The downside of this is probably death from exhaustion. Calgary is the closest gateway town to Banff…