Banff, Alberta Canada (10 Must-Know Travel Tips)

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  • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
    @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

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  • @susanwhite5825
    @susanwhite5825 Год назад +25

    New rules say you MUST take a bus to Lake Louise and Morraine Lake. No longer allowing parking. Thanks for all your great videos!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the info! I would be sure to research the rules before visiting.

    • @WhySoSeriously101
      @WhySoSeriously101 Год назад +2

      Not entirely true, I visited last week in an RV. There is limited parking next to lake Louise and a few small car parks along the road leading up to lake Louise. The road to moraine lake is permanently closed so you’ll either need to walk down to the lake which is roughly 12km round trip or get the bus, I’d recommend getting the park and ride bus anyway (next to the lake Louise gondola) as the parking is a nightmare and the traffic conductors are useless! The bus was $8 and stopped off at both lakes and ran every 15minutes

    • @chrisnewel4732
      @chrisnewel4732 10 месяцев назад

      Too bad you didn't know you can drive and park at Lake Louise! No new rules for Lake Louise. Very clear on the Visting the Lakes website by Parks Canada. You can't take your vehicle to Morriane Lake.

    • @chrisnewel4732
      @chrisnewel4732 10 месяцев назад

      Not accurate. The "new rules" are only for Morriane Lake, you can still drive to and park at Lake Louise. Although parking is very limited. @@TravelTipsbyLaurie

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks!@@chrisnewel4732

  • @dawnmcelligott1334
    @dawnmcelligott1334 Год назад +19

    Banff is my backyard…so glad you were able to experience our majestic mountains. It’s a magical place to visit anytime of the year! 😊🇨🇦

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +3

      Magical is a great way to describe those Canadian Rockies! I would love to take a train!

    • @Cdnl4927
      @Cdnl4927 Год назад

      Mine too! Ha ha. This is cool. I'll save to watch later.

  • @charlenesims2089
    @charlenesims2089 Год назад +4

    I’ve never heard of this place but it looks beautiful and peaceful. I wouldn’t mind going there

  • @manonsinclairladyofblairad9675
    @manonsinclairladyofblairad9675 Год назад +1

    I lived in Calgary for 4 years and visited Banff, lake Louise, the national park, etc. It should be on everyone's bucket list. If you ski, it's great!

  • @tntidefan1
    @tntidefan1 Год назад +2

    We stayed at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Our room was updated and fabulous.

  • @shellydo6762
    @shellydo6762 Год назад

    We been there last year and we will be back this year again. What is amazing breathtaking beautiful!.

  • @lauriesteinhauser8768
    @lauriesteinhauser8768 Год назад +1

    We enjoyed Banff and Lake Louise on a RV trip about 15 years ago. Breathtaking scenery. While enjoying a cocktail on the patio at the Fairmont Hotel we called home to our 18 year old son who was staying home for the first time. First words out of his mouth were “I have bad news for you!). He had crashed our car going to the grocery store. Needless to say it put a damper into that awesome day but nobody got hurt and my sister was able to help him out until we got home. What a trip!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Oh my word! Haha 18 year old sons! We let ours stay by himself one night this past Fall and he loved it. Nowadays only guests can go in the hotel.

  • @WorkHardDreamHarder1
    @WorkHardDreamHarder1 Год назад +7

    Banff used to be a 3 season town but tourism is now strong year-round! Canmore is a great option for accommodations just before the gates at the National Park.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      We are going to search Canmore for lodging or right on Banff Avenue.

    • @graemejw
      @graemejw Год назад

      Canmore is not a hidden gem - its swamped with tourists & doesn't have the infrastructure to cope

  • @terrifromm5085
    @terrifromm5085 Год назад +1

    My mother visited Banff and Lake Louise about 30 years ago on a bus tour and she had a fantastic time. She took pictures but told me they did not do justice to this exquisite park. I think I will visit because my father was from Canada. Thank you for all these excellent travel tips.

  • @suesrnka8675
    @suesrnka8675 8 месяцев назад +1

    Laurie, I love all of your videos and find them so helpful. We are planning a trip to Banff in September 2024. Did you ever make the video of "What to Pack for your trip to Banff?" Also wondering if you stayed right in Banff or somewhere else? We are looking at Canmore.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  8 месяцев назад

      Hi, I did not make it but we stayed at The Dorothy on the main drag. I would stay farther up that street so you can walk to more of the restaurants etc.

    • @suesrnka8675
      @suesrnka8675 8 месяцев назад

      Thank You!

  • @priakumar
    @priakumar 5 месяцев назад

    Thanku for this Laurie, bless you, btw your dance with your mom I watched on loop, cdnt see it in one go as I was teary eyed,, love from India

  • @suzanne8284
    @suzanne8284 Год назад +1

    Banff has been on my "list" for years! This is so helpful - thanks Laurie!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      We had wanted to visit for so long. I absolutely cannot believe I have not been.

  • @nickihinton5062
    @nickihinton5062 Год назад +1

    We were in Banff the first of October. Beautiful place! We did a lot of the things you suggested. I highly recommend this trip!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Thanks for the tips! I want to return ASAP or at least compare the seasons

  • @robinps52
    @robinps52 Год назад +1

    Banff & Lake Louise have been on my List de Bucket for quite a while but your video has moved it up several notches. Great tips as always Laurie-thanks so much!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      We enjoyed visiting. Knowing these tips will make your trip less stressful.

  • @karenvestergaard1571
    @karenvestergaard1571 Год назад

    I am from Ontario Canada and here we call Adirondack chairs Muskoka chairs! July 2021 my daughter and I visited Banff an Jasper Alberta. Simply beautiful! I would love to go back again one day.

  • @elizabeths4272
    @elizabeths4272 Год назад +2

    It was really fun to watch a video about Banff, which is our backyard, from the perspective of a Texan! You had some great tips! You and your husband went at a good time, as the autumn months have the least number of tourists and most years the temperatures are cool and the hiking trails still dry. With three ski resorts within the park, it is also a great winter destination.

  • @stevenmshawzy
    @stevenmshawzy 7 месяцев назад

    Great tips, Laurie. I'll be going to Banff the 1st week of October 2024. I appreciated the work you put into helping all those who are going there as well.

  • @jungersrules
    @jungersrules Год назад

    I've been twice in my lifetime. I want to go back so bad! One of my favorite things to do is take the Sulphur Mtn. gondola. Great views while on the ride, and awesome views once you get to the top.

  • @melissamalone1817
    @melissamalone1817 Год назад +1

    I visited this gorgeous area in the nineties and loved it
    Yes the Beautiful Banff Hotel had old small and outdated rooms even then so I can't imagine now
    Chateau Lake Louise was one of my all time favorite hotels.
    We did the hike up to the "tea house" along the side of the lake louise
    I want to take my teenagers there soon

  • @jodipetry5428
    @jodipetry5428 Год назад

    We’re just 2 weeks back from Banff and Lake Louise. Unfortunately the wildfires impacted most of our photos. We stayed at the Dorothy at the N end of Banff ave in part because it had AC and parking outside the room. In Lake Louise, we stayed at the Chateau adjacent Deer Lodge for 1/4 the $ but comfortable. No AC though. We booked a Moraine Lake Bus shuttle for $70/person for 7:30 am to find the lake fogged in and unable to view from the rock pile. A hike to the waterfall gave us a glimpse though. This video helped us plan! Thanks

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Ahhhh the frustrations of weather. Did it feel wonderful or was it hot? I am glad these tips helped you know what to do in Banff National Park.

  • @wahinepaddler4
    @wahinepaddler4 Год назад +1

    I love how detailed you are with your videos.. I feel like you must write down all the things while you are on vacation just to keep notes on things to let us know about .. love it 🥰

  • @eddierobles2137
    @eddierobles2137 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this video . Very important tips . Planning to visit Banff this year

  • @lissabmitchell
    @lissabmitchell 6 месяцев назад

    I am solely planning a trip to Banff just based on your beautiful photos and this video!!

  • @thatgirlPAIGE94
    @thatgirlPAIGE94 Год назад +2

    This place looks absolutely beautiful!

  • @mothmagic1
    @mothmagic1 Год назад

    I love that view along Banff Avenue. I took a photo of that view except that mine was in the snow as opposed to the summer one the holiday brochures use.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Ahhh I would love to return to Banff!

    • @mothmagic1
      @mothmagic1 Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie likewise. It's such a beautiful place and the locals are so welcoming that if it wasn't for the accent you could easily imagine yourself to be in the original Banff

  • @donkiml5805
    @donkiml5805 Год назад +3

    We went to Banff in September, it is so gorgeous. Some other tips and ideas include: their are wonderful large indoor markets in Calgary. They were very fun to experience; we got a really good deal for renting a car through Delta Airlines, saving almost $1000 for 9 day trip; Calgary, Canmore and Banff had great restaurants that served gluten free, this can sometimes be difficult to find when you travel; I previously commented about how I had my collapsible hiking poles confiscated by Canada TSA, they are not allowed in carry-on luggage in Canada. US will allow, but Canada does not. Wonderful place to visit, would highly recommend. A late Happy anniversary to you Laurie.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      I am still so angry about that for you! I hope to take my mom and mil.

    • @XXTERIA
      @XXTERIA Год назад

      Hi

  • @tliliedahl7002
    @tliliedahl7002 Год назад +1

    Thanks for being so accurate in all your details!
    Living so close to Banff we see so much inaccurate information being posted from visitors. There is so much to see and do. Hopefully next time you come you can travel the Icefield Parkway to Jasper too.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      I hope to visit Banff with my mom and mother-in-law. Would love to take a train!

    • @paddyanne2024
      @paddyanne2024 Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie The train from Calgary to Vancouver (Rocky Mountaineer) is a highly rate train trip. Hope you try it one day!!

  • @laurie-jeannelister1029
    @laurie-jeannelister1029 8 месяцев назад

    I used to live in Lake Louise and I had to stop watching this lovely video as I just got too homesick!!

  • @dkwillrn
    @dkwillrn Год назад +1

    Banff is the top of my bucket list so this is great info.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      You should go! I wish I had gone sooner. It’s easier to get to than Breckenridge

  • @jeffgorham8819
    @jeffgorham8819 Год назад +2

    We went to Banff National Park about nine Septembers ago (this was the year they had the bad spring floods). It was one of our best trips ever, and you're right -- it's hard *not* to take a good photo there. Besides the places we went to, we also crossed over the continental divide into BC to go to Echo Lake. It's a small lake, but has the same charm as the other lakes. We had a wonderful lunch one day at the old train station at Lake Louise.

  • @lucyalderman422
    @lucyalderman422 Год назад

    I’m glad you enjoyed your trip to Banff National Park

  • @kevinjones5560
    @kevinjones5560 Год назад +2

    My son spent his honeymoon there and stayed on Lake Louise. It was amazing. They stayed at the Chateau Fairmont on Lake Louise and it was about $1000 a night but well worth it. Two story rooms and a view from the bedroom of the Lake.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Yes so nice! But like I said no AC in most rooms just so people know before they go. Such a treat!

    • @kevinjones5560
      @kevinjones5560 Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie They went in late October in 2021 and it was very pleasant. Cool but not much snow and not “cold.” They even had their own concierge on their floor.

  • @andresalgadomarques
    @andresalgadomarques Год назад

    Beautiful locations and pictures! Missed this kind of videos from you! Longtime subscriber! 👍

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Hi, in the next year I will have more availability to do these. Did you see this video because you searched, or was it a suggestion?

    • @andresalgadomarques
      @andresalgadomarques Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie because it was a suggestion, and because I regularly check your channel to see if there are new videos 👍

  • @thecleaningteacher638
    @thecleaningteacher638 Год назад

    Banff is on my bucket list! I love your videos…your teaching background shines through. I’m also a teacher. ☺️

  • @bettybywater7860
    @bettybywater7860 Год назад

    Thanks for a great vid on Banff, AB. I live in Calgary. There's lots to see in the Rockies and hopefully some day you'll return and do the Icefields pkway to Jasper.
    I just discovered your Travel Tips this week and have been trying to catch up on trends and new packing accessories. We haven't traveled since fall of 2019.
    You've stirred the travel bug in me and I'm wanting to pull out all my gear and start packing. Look forward to learning more tips and hacks before we head to the South Pacific in the fall. Thanks for your great videos.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      Ooh Canada to South Pacific will be a nice change! I hope to return to Banff this Fall.

    • @mjor6406
      @mjor6406 Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie Go April so you can see snow capped mountains and the park is not that busy. Banff NP looks nicer in the winter.

  • @noorreadz1016
    @noorreadz1016 4 месяца назад

    We are going in first week of Sep so excited. Thank you for sharing this

  • @teresabradley
    @teresabradley Год назад

    We ate at Lupo! It was OUTSTANDING! Delicious food and the best moscato wine I’ve ever had!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      Oh my word let’s meet there for dinner tonight! Wasn’t it divine?

    • @teresabradley
      @teresabradley Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes...outstanding! I loved Banff...would go back there again!

  • @stacymcintyre1796
    @stacymcintyre1796 Год назад +1

    @traveltipsbylaurie This is perfect timing! My husband and I are going later this year--thank you for making this vidoe!

  • @kathrynhelm4176
    @kathrynhelm4176 Год назад

    Hey Laurie, great info on Banff. It’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit. Maybe one of these days I’ll get there. 🥰

  • @judywelday7557
    @judywelday7557 Год назад +1

    What a great video, put this location on our bucket list!

  • @joybird5495
    @joybird5495 Месяц назад

    This is so valuable! My friend and I want to travel to Banff and surrounding area in 2025 without the time and expense of the tourist trains.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Месяц назад

      It's so totally easy to get to even in the winter. Thanks for your time to comment.

  • @andresalgadomarques
    @andresalgadomarques Год назад

    Great video! I'm going on the Rocky Mountaineer at the end of August/ early September and I'll be going to Banff and Lake Louise as well, and staying at the Château 😁 So excited with my trip! Can't wait! I'll then continue to Calgary, then Toronto, Montréal, Vermont and Quebec city 👍

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      Eeeek it will be magical!

    • @andresalgadomarques
      @andresalgadomarques Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you, I'm sure it will and I look forward to it! Love your channel, by the way ❤️

  • @cj9667
    @cj9667 Год назад +2

    Banff is on our bucket list. Not sure if we want to fly into Calgary and drive or take the train from Vancouver! Now you’ve rekindled the fire!

    • @tedn6855
      @tedn6855 Год назад

      There is no passenger train.

    • @cj9667
      @cj9667 Год назад +1

      @@tedn6855 Rocky Mountaineer Train?

    • @tedn6855
      @tedn6855 Год назад

      @cj9667 several thousand dollars for a train bus package. The train goes to jasper and the rest is a bus. For a tenth of the price you can arrange your own transport.

    • @cj9667
      @cj9667 Год назад

      @@tedn6855 great info..thanks

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +2

      I heard that the train trip was beautiful and that the food was wonderful!

  • @miraraghav
    @miraraghav 18 дней назад

    Amazing tips - we are likely to be there between May 25- May 28. Wondering if Lake Moraine and Lake Emerald will be accessible

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  18 дней назад

      I would recommend checking the official park website or calling them directly. I think they will be open.

  • @elliejellie22
    @elliejellie22 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much. This is a must see for me. I will save to my watch later list.

  • @tinas4946
    @tinas4946 Год назад

    Great trip review. I love when you trip reviews. They are so informative.

  • @Aritul
    @Aritul 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for these tips and the link to the park pass.

  • @Icriedtoday
    @Icriedtoday 6 месяцев назад

    I’m from Houston too. Never was a better missionary for Banff than myself. Been there about 10-11 times.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  6 месяцев назад

      I LOVE it and am debating another trip soon. It's so hot here.

  • @SnowySpiritRuby
    @SnowySpiritRuby Год назад +3

    That overpass is super cool!! Togwotee has quite a few underpasses for wildlife, but I've never seen an overpass for wildlife before.
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    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      I totally agree! So animal friendly!

    • @SnowySpiritRuby
      @SnowySpiritRuby Год назад +1

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie Are there are fences along the sides of the overpass itself so that the animals can't fall into the road, or not (i.e. they just figure that the animals are smart enough to stay away from the edges)? Couldn't quite tell from the photo.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      @@SnowySpiritRuby I did not see any.

    • @SnowySpiritRuby
      @SnowySpiritRuby Год назад +1

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie Cool - those animals must pick it up pretty quickly; I guess it would be similar to them instinctively staying away from the edge of a cliff. Just curious, since I've never seen wildlife overpasses before.

    • @jaylarsen6487
      @jaylarsen6487 Год назад +1

      Yes there are fences along the road so they can only cross at the animal overpasses, there are a few of them within the park. They don’t have them all the way to Banff from Calgary though

  • @eplourde4634
    @eplourde4634 Год назад

    I invite you to visit Quebec province. Quebec city, especially. If you were surprised with the gourmet side of Calgary and Banff, you'll get a warm insight of North American themed french cuisine with a je-ne-sais-quoi that Quebec people will offer you! Nice videos by the way. :)

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Ooh, would love to visit! So many areas-and we are foodies! Thank you!

  • @fionafrazer8820
    @fionafrazer8820 Год назад

    Glad you enjoyed it so much. I think you would find the food in Quebec City as good, if not better, than Banff!! Canadian Thanksgiving is the same weekend as Columbus Day in case anyone is wondering about the closing dates.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Yes so lovely! And I’ve heard the food in Calgary is excellent too. We are foodies!

  • @trentthai
    @trentthai 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the wonderful info on visiting Banff National Park. We will visit Banff in March this year. Just one question to ask, is this pass to Banff National park includes visiting Lake Louise or must I buy a separate pass for Lake Louise?

  • @LeslieTaylor-j3y
    @LeslieTaylor-j3y Месяц назад

    Glad you had a good time. The building you reference at the end of Banff Avenue is not a “municipal building”. It is the national park administration building.

  • @stinkygraykitty6808
    @stinkygraykitty6808 Год назад +1

    Great video! Super helpful, appreciate all the good info. Soooo different from TX lol.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Glad it was helpful! And different from the Colorado Rockies too even though they’re the same range.

  • @annaburch3200
    @annaburch3200 Год назад

    We've GOT to get there one of these days! One thing we have to clarify with people (as someone who lives near the Cascade MountainS), is that Cascade Mountain (singular) is part of the Canadian Rockies. That confuses people. 😆 Anyway, gorgeous photos!! Great tips!!

  • @epp
    @epp Год назад +1

    You make such wonderful informative videos!

  • @matssundin1292
    @matssundin1292 4 месяца назад

    We are in Canmore right now. Any helpful tips i can use while im here?? Thanks

  • @dianemcadam2773
    @dianemcadam2773 Год назад +1

    Hi I have a question- travelling from Canada to Grand Caymans for 10 days . Am I allowed to carry on an “ over the counter “ sleeping aide, unopened but contains 96 tablets. From BC ….and yes Banff is stunning!

  • @debrabalawajder2617
    @debrabalawajder2617 Год назад

    Very informative! Thank you! Hoping to go in June 2024. 👍

  • @deniselanglois6193
    @deniselanglois6193 Год назад +1

    Great video thanks from Florida

  • @icedteamama176
    @icedteamama176 Год назад

    Thanks so much! We’re going to visit Banff late March. Should we drive ourselves to the lakes?

  • @maryalicebowers8636
    @maryalicebowers8636 Год назад +2

    My husband and I are planning a trip to Banff and Jasper National Parks for our 25th Anniversary. We are finalizing our dates. Is September a good time?

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +2

      It’s so beautiful then! They can have lots of mosquitos in the summer. But so can Houston

    • @barbb
      @barbb Год назад +2

      Sept is good, less people than the "peak holiday time". Enjoy your visit. Happy Anniversary

  • @yakarobed
    @yakarobed Год назад

    We visited Banff and surrounding areas the last week of September, 2022. I specifically chose that time of year because I wanted it cold! Who knew there was going to be a heat wave? 😂 The locals all seemed so happy that it was warm! I left warm in Texas. I wanted cold! Thankfully, all of our hotels had a/c. I do hope to return to Banff again in the future. It was our favorite area and wished we had more time there.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Yes, it was perfect when we were there the first of October.

  • @StephaniesBestLife
    @StephaniesBestLife Год назад

    We live within a 7 hour drive of Banff and will be heading there mid-May for 4 nights. Thanks for the tips. Trying to decide where to stay that is central to everything. (Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine lake - I know a big spread) Thoughts?

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      We saw many places on Banff Ave where we would stay again and have plenty to walk to or leave from. We stayed at The Dorothy, and that was way at the end so I would want not that far at the end of the stree.

  • @teresamascarenas5422
    @teresamascarenas5422 Год назад

    Is it the same Lupo as in NYC? Mario Batali owns the Lupo in NYC.

  • @cassieely9150
    @cassieely9150 Год назад

    Hello thank you for your great suggestions and video! I’m 55 and planning to go solo to Banff this Mother’s Day for a self love trip 😊. What do you recommend for accommodation and activities. Thank you!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Ooh! I would stay on Banff Ave in the very middle!

    • @cassieely9150
      @cassieely9150 Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you! I’m excited and can’t wait to see Banff😊

  • @CarolynHill-ol2jl
    @CarolynHill-ol2jl Год назад

    It's on my bucket list. How many days would you recommend to stay in Banff to see everything for a first time visitor?

  • @kenbrown2808
    @kenbrown2808 Год назад

    it has literally been over 30 years since I've been up into canada. when I was young, we made multiple trips to Vancouver and Victoria. my parents have been thinking of driving the trans canada highway. if we made the trip, we'd likely run up from visiting my MIL in Montana.

  • @JoeEngstrom
    @JoeEngstrom 3 месяца назад

    Can you recommend a quality travel/purse size umbrella? Thank you!

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel 9 месяцев назад

    Very Informative video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @fujipix
    @fujipix Год назад +1

    Got confused as Banff has mountain called Cascade Mountain but it is in the Rockies, not the Cascades.

  • @lburton874
    @lburton874 Год назад

    THis is a bit hard to watch due to some minor things. if you are not stopping in Banff you do not need a pass. The building at the end of Banff ave at 1:48 that is not a municipal building. That is a National parks Building which is federal. lake minnewanka and lake Louise can be visited via transit bus from Banff in the summer. Bow falls has a parking lot. You do not need to park at the Banff springs hotel. (I’m a almost local) my biggest “tip” is stop a Johnston’s canyon.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Yes next time we want to go to that canyon. Is it an easy walk for senior citizens?

  • @zebralove2840
    @zebralove2840 Год назад +1

    I'm confused about the fact that your hotel room was very warm but the pictures show people wearing hats and jackets. Does the temp vary that much or was it unusually warm a few days?

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      I know! We were surprised at that. It was just this hotel. There were 2 fans in the closet.

  • @akalilchau
    @akalilchau Год назад

    Hello! Glad to stumble across a fellow houstonian! We are going this summer for about 3 days in banff. Do i need a national park pass for each day?

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Hi, we did that. But look at the link I listed in the paragraph below the video of you do not find the answer. You’ve gotta make an account and everything. Just don’t wait until the last minute.

  • @Tips4_Trips
    @Tips4_Trips Год назад +1

    Great tips. Thanks. 👍

  • @karenfairbairn3185
    @karenfairbairn3185 Год назад

    Thank you fantastic information

  • @your1face1133
    @your1face1133 Год назад +1

    What do you think is the best hotel to stay in? We are going Aug 6 and at this point have reservations at The Fairmont in Banff.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      That will be fantastic location too! Anywhere off of Banff avenue would be great too! I forgot to say that we stayed in the Dorothy motel but it’s at the very very end of Banff avenue. But it was budget friendly and super clean!

    • @mjor6406
      @mjor6406 Год назад

      The new hotels on Banff Avenue.

  • @joanndumont1344
    @joanndumont1344 Год назад +1

    If you didn't drive from Banff to Jasper on the Icefield Parkway, you missed Peyto lake and the best views.

  • @brendalucas1632
    @brendalucas1632 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing

  • @serkanister3620
    @serkanister3620 Год назад +2

    I can't believe you didn't mention how expensive Banf is, great video tho

  • @yasmeengutierrez1191
    @yasmeengutierrez1191 Год назад

    Did you come across any spots that would be good for a rehearsal dinner for a large group? I’m getting married in October of this year in Banff!! Currently trying to figure out where to hold rehearsal dinner!

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      There was a beautiful hotel near the Banff Gondola (not the lake Louise one) that had a pretty area, the Post Hotel grounds were amazing and beside a running creek, and there was a building that was super oddly shaped that seemed cool! It will be absolutely beautiful! Have fun planning. Wherever your food is from, it’ll be fantastic!

    • @yasmeengutierrez1191
      @yasmeengutierrez1191 Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you, I can’t wait!We are actually getting married at the Banff Gondola! I’ll check out the Post Hotel grounds when I go in a few weeks! 🤍

  • @Icriedtoday
    @Icriedtoday 11 месяцев назад

    Someone has probably already posted this, but you can drive into Banff without a park pass however, you are not allowed to stop anywhere and you must drive through.

  • @My.Mylabear
    @My.Mylabear Год назад

    You mentioned some things are closed near thanksgiving. We are planning to go Oct 23-30. What kinds of things are closed during that time?

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      Hi, you will need to check with some restaurants you may want to visit. The Post is closed after Thanksgiving, for example.

    • @My.Mylabear
      @My.Mylabear Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie ohh okay I see now :) thanks Laurie! Can’t wait to visit as it’s our first time ☺️

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      @@My.Mylabear I would go back every summer if I could!

    • @My.Mylabear
      @My.Mylabear Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie yes, must be lovely! hopefully I’ll be able to experience summer there someday :)

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      @@My.Mylabear Oh it'll be beautiful when you're there!

  • @TalliesbyDee
    @TalliesbyDee Год назад

    Banff is on my "to see" travel list. :)

  • @truhunk1
    @truhunk1 Год назад

    Just to clarify. You said it was warm at 31 degrees. I assume you mean 31 Celsius ?

  • @douglashersey8159
    @douglashersey8159 Год назад +1

    you only need to purchase a park pass if you are stopping in Banff townsite, a park pass is not needed if just driving thru on your way to the coast

  • @deniselanglois6193
    @deniselanglois6193 Год назад +1

    What time of year did u go

  • @shivijain4454
    @shivijain4454 8 месяцев назад

    I am an immigrant in the US on F1 visa, but I have US driver license , Can I drive in Canada or will I need International Driver Permit ? Please help.

  • @hennyflintermanvroege
    @hennyflintermanvroege Год назад

    Some more info on the Banff Springs Hotel:
    It has a ghost.
    The hotel was built backwards (not intentionally), so what you see is actually the back.
    There are also some odd things inside, e.g., there's a stairway that leads to nothing - just a wall.

  • @cfaith59
    @cfaith59 Год назад +3

    Tons of people there every summer… we still go tho!😂

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад +1

      We hit the jackpot by waiting until the week before their thanksgiving!

  • @joannkim6143
    @joannkim6143 5 месяцев назад

    When is the. Best time to go?

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  5 месяцев назад

      I loved that last 2 weeks of September and into October because fewer crowds and Fall leaves.

  • @tonisams6902
    @tonisams6902 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you! I plan to vacation here for my 70th birthday in 2025.

  • @PamKistenmacher
    @PamKistenmacher Год назад

    The 31 degree you spoke about is Celsius, not Fahrenheit. 31C is about 88F!

  • @lucyalderman422
    @lucyalderman422 Год назад +2

    The Canadian Thanksgiving is the same as the American Columbus holiday

  • @chrisallen2005
    @chrisallen2005 Год назад

    Not the municipal building. That is the Park's Administration Building. Town offices are right in town.

  • @XXTERIA
    @XXTERIA Год назад

    Hi good morning my friend

  • @dalebrownlee3843
    @dalebrownlee3843 Год назад

    Hi, Banff is amazing but if you are just driving through and are not stopping to camp in the park you do not need to purchase a park pass.

    • @TravelTipsbyLaurie
      @TravelTipsbyLaurie  Год назад

      Thanks for the tips! All that we researched said we need the pass on our dashboard at all times, and we were there in Banff Town and Lake Louise for 3 days.

    • @paddyanne2024
      @paddyanne2024 Год назад

      @@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes, that is because you stayed (ie "stopped") in the park. If you drive through, no pass is needed as the road is part of the TransCanada Highway. (Hwy #1). When you stop at a site, park at a hiking spot, or the town IN the park etc., , your pass is needed to be displayed - much like a parking ticket.

  • @dianne3406
    @dianne3406 Год назад

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  • @kwatson4357
    @kwatson4357 Год назад

    Here in Canada we call them Muskoka Chairs