Cascade Mountain is probably the most famous mountain in Banff National Park. With its 2,998 meters (9,836 ft) elevation, the mountain dominates the view of Banff Avenue to the north. For the daredevils who want to hike up “Cascade”, this article tells you everything you need to know based on my own experience – an…
You can do many other fantastic activities in Banff National Park when not skiing or snowboarding. And they don’t have to cost you a dime! Here are ten free activities you can do in Banff in winter. Before we dive in, some of the activities below may require you to rent equipment, like snowshoes or…
Johnston Canyon is a beauty all year round, but it caters to a whole different experience during the winter months. What could possibly lure visitors to the Johnston Canyon in winter, and how can you make the most out of this trip? Let’s dive in and find out! Why Visit Johnston Canyon in Winter? The…
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?…
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…
While skiing or snowboarding in Banff, you can easily forget about the park’s other magical winter possibilities, like dog sledding. It’s probably the most extraordinary, magical and memorable activity you can do in Banff in winter. This article explains all the ins and outs. Just close your eyes and imagine the following: you’re sitting on a…
Staying in Banff National Park isn’t exactly cheap, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy its beauty for free. In this post, I summed up some of the best free ways of enjoying the town of Banff. As a proud former Banffite, I can tell you a thing or two about free and fun things…
While the Town of Banff is not big at all, to discover everything on foot this magical place has to offer would take you quite some time. How about discovering Banff by bike? It’s fun, it’s cheap and it’s fast. Below I listed some exciting tours you could do to get to know Banff and its…