If you’ve read my post on prices in Banff, you know that the park is bordering on extremely expensive. It begs the question of whether there are cheap activities you can do? The good news: There sure are! To keep you from searching your options, I conveniently listed them below. It’s the last thing you…
Why not add another dimension to admiring the Banff wilderness? Experience it by sunrise or sunset! Enjoying nature in a different setting is a fantastic way to enjoy the park and it’s perfect for stunning pictures. Below you’ll find the best locations. Just imagine: the silence of Banff sunrise, when roads are not yet busy,…
Banff is big enough to keep you entertained for weeks, but that doesn’t mean you should stay within the park’s boundaries. When staying in Banff or Lake Louise, you can easily visit many worthy places outside the park that are not too far away. In this post, I hand you some splendid ideas for your…
Due to global heating, wildfires around the globe are on the rise. This natural phenomenon poses an increasing threat to Banff National Park as well. But don’t worry, Parks Canada does everything it can to contain and limit these infernos to the public’s safety and preserve the park. In this post, you’ll read about how…
Banff National Park is the most popular national park in Canada regarding visitor numbers. But how does it hold up against the most famous national parks in the US? I’ve assessed Banff and the most popular parks in the US in different areas. What park comes out on top? You’ll find out below. In essence,…
Situated in the Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park offers many opportunities for climbing enthusiasts. Think of hiking, rock climbing and ice climbing. But there’s more. You can also do via ferrata. In this post, you’ll read what this mountain activity entails. Imagine clinging to iron cables, ladders or rungs while ascending a crag. The…
While bears might be the most daunting residents of Banff National Park, it’s also home to wolves. But what about them? How many wolves are there in Banff? Where can you see them? In this post, we’ll have a closer look at this impressive predator’s presence in the park. Elusive, evasive, and fiercely effective. Wolves…
In summer, Banff National Park’s alpine offers fantastic climbing opportunities for experienced climbers but also for beginners. In this post, you’ll find everything you need to know about rock climbing in Banff. Rock climbers flock to Banff each year to experience the wild nature of the park in the most exciting way. Which is not…
Banff can be hot in summer; what’s better than taking it easy for a few minutes and indulging in sweet, scrumptious, delicious ice cream. I listed the Banff ice cream parlors below. Enjoy! There are six shops on the list, of which one has two branches in town. One thing’s for sure: It’s easy finding…
Driving around Banff National Park in an electric vehicle (EV) seems like a utopia. Distances are too big to get around the park without getting stuck with empty batteries, and charging facilities are lacking. Or are they? In this post, we’ll go over all practicalities regarding driving around Banf in an EV. Big-city industry and…