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A bald eagle streaking across the forest in Banff National Park
General Information | Things to Do

Birdwatching in Banff National Park: A Guide to Must-See Species

04/30/202307/14/2023 07/14/2023

Banff offers a unique opportunity for birdwatchers as the park is home to over 260 (!) bird species. The montane and…

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Banff Avenue at night, lit by several Christmas decorations and a Christmas tree standing on top of a restaurant
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Visiting Banff in December: The Holidays’ Winter Magic

04/27/202304/02/2025 04/02/2025

December is one of the most exciting months to visit Banff National Park. It’s the holiday season! Events and festivities, everything covered…

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A cloudy blue sky over Lake Louise in November, its surroundings covered in snow
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Visiting Banff in November: ‘Empty’ Park in the Shoulder Season

04/25/202304/02/2025 04/02/2025

November is arguably the least exciting month to visit Banff National Park. That’s because the month marks the low point in…

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Vegetation surrounding Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park shows its fall colors
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Visiting Banff in October: the Magic of the Shoulder Season

04/25/202304/02/2025 04/02/2025

In October, larch season is ending in Banff National Park, temperatures drop, and the month usually marks the first significant snowfall…

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Fall colors have emerged on a deserted Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park in September
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Visiting Banff in September: Benefits of Summer in Shoulder Season

04/24/202304/02/2025 04/02/2025

September marks the beginning of the shoulder season as the summer ends and fall begins in Banff National Park. That makes…

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People relaxing in the hot sun at the outdoor swimming pool of the Banff Springs Hotel
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Visiting Banff in August: Adventure and Relaxation

04/23/202304/02/2025 04/02/2025

August marks the middle of the high season in Banff National Park. Summer is in full swing, the park is at…

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The sun shines over a lake in Banff National Park in a cloudless sky in July
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Visiting Banff in July: Summer Vibes Galore

04/22/202304/02/2025 04/02/2025

July means summer in Banff! The temperatures are at their highest, and the park is at its most beautiful. On top of…

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Bend in Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park with water rushing around it
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Visiting Banff in June: Summer Adventures and Rain

04/19/202304/02/2025 04/02/2025

While it’s technically part of Banff’s shoulder season, many things make visiting Banff in June worth it. The lakes have thawed,…

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An eagle flies over frozen Moraine Lake in Banff National Park in spring
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Visiting Banff in May: What About the Shoulder Season? 

04/19/202304/02/2025 04/02/2025

May is shoulder season in Banff National Park. The ski and snowboarding period is about to end as the snow begins…

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Skiiers and snowboarders descend the slopes at Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. Victoria Glacier can be seen in the background
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Visiting Banff in April: Winter Fun in Spring

04/17/202304/02/2025 04/02/2025

April marks spring’s shoulder season in Banff National Park, meaning there’s still plenty of snow at higher altitudes but the weather…

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Red wildflowers on an alpine meadow in the Valley of the Ten Peaks near Moraine Lake in Banff National Park

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Johnston Canyon Banff

The Ultimate Guide to Johnston Canyon: All You Need to Know

By Dan
Posted in Destination Guides
Bow Lake Banff

The Ultimate Guide to Bow Lake: All You Need to Know

By Dan
Posted in Destination Guides
Vermilion Lakes

The Ultimate Guide to Vermilion Lakes: All You Need to Know

By Dan
Posted in Destination Guides
Peyto Lake

The Ultimate Guide to Peyto Lake: All You Need to Know

By Dan
Posted in Destination Guides
The exterior of the Sunshine Mountain Lodge at the Sunshine Village Ski Resort

Is Sunshine Mountain Lodge Really the Best-Equipped Hotel in Banff?

By Dan
Posted in Accommodations, Banff National Park
Cascade Ponds surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains near the town of Banff in Banff National Park

11 Things Tourists Really Love About Banff (and What They Don’t Tell You) – Ranked!

By Dan
Posted in Banff National Park, General Information
The Mount Norquay Lookout provides a view on the town of Banff, the Bow River in the Bow Valley and the surrounding Rocky Mountains

The Real Deal About Conservation in Banff National Park

By Dan
Posted in Banff National Park, General Information
Image of the Banff Springs Hotel with an inset of Château Lake Louise.

Banff Springs vs. Château Lake Louise: Battle of the Fairy Tale Castles

By Dan
Posted in Accommodations, Banff National Park, General Information
An icy and snowy road in Zion National Park in January.

Zion National Park in January: Tips for a Winter Adventure

By Dan
Posted in General Info, Zion National Park
Dramatic highway tunnel carved through red sandstone cliffs with clear blue sky.

Complete Guide to Zion’s Entrances – Including The Roads Less Traveled

By Erwin
Posted in General Info, Zion National Park
Sunset in Zion National Park with a river in the foreground and dark rocks in the background.

8 Best Zion Hotels With Pools (Practical Overview 2025)

By Dan
Posted in General Info, Zion National Park
Stunning sunset over the Virgin River at Zion National Park showcasing rugged cliffs and vibrant nature.

The Real Deal About Swimming in Zion National Park

By Dan
Posted in Things to Do, Zion National Park

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