Icefields Parkway drive is one of the most scenic drives in the world winding through the Canadian Rockies with views of glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and gorges. This drive begins just north of Lake Louise and crosses through two national parks: Banff and Jasper. You could spend days exploring this scenic roadway especially if you like long hikes. But if you…
Banff National Park is one of the most stunning national parks in North America. Located just west of Calgary, this park highlights the best of the Canadian Rockies with its towering mountains, glacier fed lakes and rivers, and gorgeous canyons. In the world of hiking trails, I usually find the most beautiful trails are the most difficult to trek. However,…
Summer is the most favorable time to visit Banff and the Canadian Rockies for warmer temperatures, remote hiking trails, and thawed lakes. Though, with summer comes more crowds and booked hotels. Hiking Banff in spring or early summer can be risky. But the benefits of inexpensive flights and lodging, fewer people, and greater possibility of seeing wildlife was reason enough…