Moraine Lake can easily compete with Lake Louise in terms of beauty: The lake is also an absolute must-see. Located in the breathtaking Valley of the Ten Peaks, it’s almost impossible to take a bad picture of the lake. Hence it being one of the most photographed places in Canada. This page contains affiliate links. We…
It is not the most famous lake in Banff National Park, but Two Jack Lake (or 2 Jack Lake) is a gem. Located at the southwest side of Lake Minnewanka and at a stone’s throw from the town of Banff, it offers excellent camping, hiking, boating and picnicking. You can also just enjoy the views,…
Lake Louise is probably the most famous spot in Banff National Park. The turquoise-blue glacier lake is sandwiched between the Rocky Mountains, guaranteeing stunning views. It is also known as the lake with the gigantic hotel on the shore, Fairmont Château Lake Louise. This page contains affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make…
Lake Minnewanka is the biggest, deepest and the second longest lake in Banff National Park. It got its name from the Stoney People. Loosely translated it means “water of the spirits”. Nowadays, it might as well have been called “Atlantis of the Canadian Rocky Mountains”, because the lake has an actual sunken city. This page contains…
Anyone visiting Banff National Park cannot avoid Banff. The little town in the Rocky Mountains is an attraction in itself because of its enchanting setting, its hundreds of accommodations, its extensive shopping and its large number of restaurants. Although Banff serves as a base for tourists during their exploration of the park, there is more…
If you want to go on vacation to Banff National Park, there are a lot of hotels where you can stay. In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive overview of most accommodations in the park and Canmore. This way you can easily compare them and quickly make the right choice. Before you start comparing hotels…
You’ll probably eat almost exclusively outdoors during your vacation in Banff National Park. Banff and Lake Louise are the right place for this because the range of restaurants is extensive. Below you’ll find a handy overview, arranged by type of restaurant and type of food. In the overview, you will find almost all the restaurants…
One of the biggest challenges you’ll face when you start working in Banff or Lake Louise is to find lodging. In many cases, staff accommodation is the cheapest and most fun solution. Everything you need to know I’ve outlined for you in this post. I still remember it very clearly, I arrived in Banff on…
If you want to go camping in the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains, several things are good to know, whether you go on an adventure with your RV or as a backpacker. If you’re interested in camping in the wilderness, you probably know the book Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer. Or the movie of…
If you arrive in Banff National Park by RV or with a tent, you can find a safe place to spend the night at a campground. In this overview, you will find all campgrounds in Banff, information about the local facilities, and much more. You can stay comfortably in a hotel in Banff or Lake…