Spending Thanksgiving in Banff National Park takes you on quite the journey from the rush of outdoor activities and campfires to the luxury of mouthwatering feasts and indoor entertainment. What activities can you sign up for, and how do Banff and Lake Louise celebrate Thanksgiving? Let’s find out! Thanksgiving Events in Banff: What to Expect?…
If you’ve never spent Halloween in Banff National Park, you’re definitely missing out. The town of Banff is known for the incredible atmosphere it offers its residents and visitors at that time of year. It has plenty of fun-packed, spooky activities that are great for the whole family. Read on to find out more about all…
Banff is a skiing enthusiast’s Walhalla as it has three resorts within 60 kilometers (37 mi): Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. But which one to choose? In this article, you’ll find the prices for ski lifts, lessons and rentals for all three resorts. I also listed other facilities to help you choose the best alternative. …
With the mesmerizing beauty Banff is famous for, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the park offers several stunning scenic drives. In this post, I listed the seven scenic drives Banff National Park has to offer. You can drive them both in summer and winter. Banff’s scenic drives are good for some exhilarating road-tripping…
Banff is a dream destination for any sledding aficionado. There are three ways you can sled in the Rockies: toboggan sledding, tubing, and dog sledding. Oh, and there’s also sleigh riding for folks who want to take it a bit easier. You’ll read everything you want to know about this super fun winter activity in…
When visiting Banff National Park in winter you might face difficult driving conditions due to snow and ice. If you’re planning to visit Banff in the coldest months it’s good to know what the driving will be like, what to be aware of and what to do about it. In this article you’ll read everything…
The abundance of stunning hiking trails in Banff National Park means opportunities galore for the outdoor enthusiast. What if you want to embark on a solo hiking trip in the Rockies? In this post, you’ll read what to consider, how to make it safe, what’s up with bears and more. Solo hiking in Banff is…
A working holiday in Banff National Park sounds incredibly tempting for many young people. However, there are some pros and cons to consider. Below, I laid them out for you. The Canadian Working Holiday Programme allows foreigners from selected countries to travel and work in Canada. It is aimed at young people between 18 and…
Many first-time visitors to Banff wonder whether it’s essential to know how to speak French, as it’s one of Canada’s two official languages (together with English). Fear not; the answer is no. Still, knowing French could come in handy. In this article, I’ll explain why. The fact that Canada is a bilingual country becomes apparent…
You’ve got your working holiday visa, so now you can work in Banff; congratulations! The time to dream has started. And the time to arrange your trip and your stay. In this article, I laid out everything you need to prepare before you go and what to do once you’ve arrived in Banff. All vacation-goers…