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The Canadian Rockies Through A Local Perspective

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      • Tips For Driving The Icefields Parkway
      • Experience One Of The Worlds Most Accessible Glaciers
      • Attractions Along The Icefields Parkway
      • A Photographic Driving Tour Of The Icefields Parkway
      • Peyto Lake And Bow Summit
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      • Cavell Meadows And Path Of Glacier Trail
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        • The Scenic Maligne Lake Drive
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      • Jasper National Park Versus Banff National Park
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      • Pros And Cons Of Banff And Jasper National Parks In The Shouder Season of April And May
      • When Is The Best Time To Visit Banff National Park And The Rocky Mountains
    • Yoho Park
      • Town Of Field
      • Highlights And Day Itinerary For Yoho National Park
      • A Visit To Emerald Lake
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      • Paint Pots Trail Snowshoeing
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      • Canmore
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    • Revelstoke
      • Summit A Mountain In Your Vehicle On The Meadows In The Sky Parkway
      • Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail, A Short Walk Through An Old Growth Forest
    • Waterton Lakes
      • Waterton Lakes National Park, The Little Park Packed With Beauty
    • Alberta Foothills
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    • Glacier National Park USA
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    • A Trip Planning Guide For The Canadian Rocky Mountains
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    • Misconceptions And Mistakes Made When Visiting The Canadian Rocky Mountains
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    • Driving Routes Between Vancouver And Banff And Jasper
    • Tips For Currency Exchange And Using International Credit Cards In The Canadian Rockies
    • Taxes That Tourists Can Expect To Pay In The Canadian Rocky Mountains
    • Canadian Rockies Tipping Etiquette
    • Cell Phones And Wifi In The Canadian Rockies
    • Pros And Cons Of Banff And Jasper National Parks In The Shouder Season of April And May
    • Visiting The Rocky Mountains In The Off Season Of November
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Everything That’s Awesome About Summer In The Canadian Rockies

Canoeing On Turquoise Glacier Lakes

You can’t go wrong with either choice, Moraine Lake or Lake Louise.

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Road Trips

The scenery you’ll see while driving The Icefields Parkway is among the best the Rocky Mountains has to offer.

driving the scenic icefields parkwayspectacular mountain views along the icefields parkwaybeautiful scenery along maligne lake drive in jasper


Wildflowers And The Critters They Attract

A highlight for many visitors is wildlife viewing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. 

wildflowers and wildlife in glacier national park montanawildflowers and mountains at mount robson provincial parkcolorful wildflowers in waterton lakes national parkgolden mantled ground squirrel in banff


Waterfalls

There’s an abundance of waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies, one the most popular waterfall hikes is in Johnston Canyon.

tangle falls on the columbia icefields parkwaytangle falls icefield parkwayplunging upper falls at johnston canyon hiking trailwaterfalls along johnston canyon hiking trail in banff

Patio Season

Good food with an incredible view of the mountains, what more could you want?

Most scenic restaurants in Banff and Lake Louise.

patio at cilantro restaurant at emerald lake lodgebeer and chips with dip at the banff brewing company restaurant


The Surreal Colour Of Peyto Lake

Is Peyto Lake Really That Blue?

turquoise water of peyto lake


Paddle Boats On Lake Beauvert

paddle boats on beauvert lake jasper park lodge


Horseback Trail Rides

horseback trail ride in lake louise


July 1st Canada Day Celebrations And The Polar Bear Dip In The Frigid Waters Of Lake Louise

canada day parade in canmoreCheap Short and Long Homecoming Dresses


River Rafting

rafting on the bow river in banff national park

Riding Surrey Bikes In Waterton Lakes National Park

Waterton Lakes National Park, the little park packed with beauty.

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Enjoying Scenes Like This

lakeshore walkway at beauvert lake at jasper park lodge


Access To The High Elevation Hiking Trails

There’s many opportunities for stunning views like the one from this Hike to Cavell Meadows Summit.

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Enjoying Cascade Gardens And It’s Flowers

Take a bit of an escape from the crowds of  downtown Banff Avenue in Cascade Gardens.

beautiful flowers in cascade gardens in springview of downtown banff and mountains from cascade gardens


Picnics

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Camping, Even If It’s Not Quite This High End

glamping in banff national park

Written by:
Audrey
Published on:
22/05/2016
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Categories: Banff, Banff/Lake Louise

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  1. Donna

    18/04/2017 at 12:39 PM

    We are trying to plan a vacation to Banff in August, but the accommodations are booked. Any recommendations you may have will be greatly appreciated. It seems all the recommendations from friends seem to be $350 a night or more.

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