A list of the ten highlights of anything is always subjective, and this one is no different. Still, most people who have visited Banff National Park will probably agree with this top ten. Although the order could be the subject of debate. Whatever you think of this list, it is a helpful guide if you…
Banff National Park is great to explore by car, but for someone who likes to see the Rockies in a more spectacular way, a helicopter flight might just be the thing to do. Several tour operators offer helicopter flights. Most of us have never flown in a helicopter. When you can do this for the…
Camping in a tent in Banff National Park: all well and good, but what if you want a little more luxury, don’t want to spend the night in a hotel, and don’t have the budget to rent an RV? In that case oTENTik might just be your solution. An oTENTik fits if you do not…
You can divide visitors to Banff National Park into two types: campers and hotel guests. But there is yet another lodging category which has been gaining popularity for quite some time: glamping. You have several options for this in Banff as well. Do you know the feeling of cooking with your gas stove on the…
If you want to avoid nasty surprises while hiking or camping in Banff National Park, it’s wise to bring bear spray with you. But what exactly is bear spray, how do you use it, how effective is it, and where can you buy it? In this article, you will read all about it. It could…
Anyone who wants to visit Banff National Park needs a Parks Canada Pass. What passes are available, and what can you do with them? In this post, I will try to answer all your questions about a Banff National Park pass. You’ve probably seen them behind the windshield of cars in Alberta: a card hanging…
If you want to experience the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains in all its purity, fishing is one of the best ways to go. And don’t worry if you didn’t bring any fishing equipment. You can rent all necessary equipment in both Banff and Lake Louise. As a fishing enthusiast, I don’t have to tell…