12 ESSENTIAL Banff & Lake Louise Travel Tips | Complete Guide to Visiting

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @SuitcaseMonkey
    @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +21

    Easily access all info and links mentioned in this video, in this one PDF: drive.google.com/file/d/1yco5i3yYBhEL0F3NX93njY3jXCXOBKh1/view?usp=share_link

    • @Shamsithaca
      @Shamsithaca Год назад

      Do you have any suggestions for elderly couples who are unable to do all the hiking? Thanks!

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад

      Yes. Do everything the same but without the hiking bits.

  • @vicksingh5161
    @vicksingh5161 Год назад +9

    i had to drop a like because every time i had a question about what was being said, he literally addressed it in the next sentence!

  • @mandigreenwood4374
    @mandigreenwood4374 10 месяцев назад +5

    I was in Banff September 2023, plan to return next year. I agree with you about the Glacier and skybridge.... Thanks for the helpful video.

  • @janettownsendtownsend630
    @janettownsendtownsend630 4 месяца назад +1

    From a person who has lived here for 30 years, thanks for reminding me what a beautiful place I live !!

  • @dondeestabanesosdos
    @dondeestabanesosdos Год назад +21

    Ok, so we backed up 10 seconds, and paused.. LOL.. Love your sense of humor, and this trip!! Thank you for the details!

    • @liettevandermerwe6962
      @liettevandermerwe6962 Год назад +1

      I totally did the same thing, it made me laugh, so naturally hubby wanted to see what was so funny… he watched it with me from the beginning (not complaining 😂)

    • @dondeestabanesosdos
      @dondeestabanesosdos Год назад

      @@liettevandermerwe6962 I actually spit my coffee this morning - I saw an older quick clip - where he quits his job. I was in tears (when he's explaining the name of the channel...)

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +1

      “Because it’s lighter than a suitcase!”

  • @maureencathers341
    @maureencathers341 Год назад +8

    Another great video! We spent three nights in Banff prior to taking the Rocky Mountaineer train to Vancouver. Your tips match up with what we experienced. We actually booked a shuttle from Calgary airport to our hotel in Banff and used the Roam buses to get around town and it was super easy. Something else about when to visit, we visited in early September. We arrived on a Monday to a blizzard that had hit that morning. We ended up with 3 feet of snow and had to go to town to buy warmer clothing. The day before we arrived it was 80 degrees Fahrenheit! The nice thing is the town has plenty of shops for whatever kind of clothing you need for the weather so don’t worry about a freak blizzard or two. Glad you all had fun on the trip!

  • @vickimorris4802
    @vickimorris4802 11 месяцев назад +3

    Just starting to plan a trip this summer to Banff, your tips are so helpful, video is so entertaining and well narrated! Thank you!

  • @bribird6606
    @bribird6606 Год назад +3

    My husband said you need your own travel show and I agree!!! Your vlog is incredible and so thorough! Thank you so so much. For the detailed information and humor

  • @AngelaTerzo
    @AngelaTerzo Год назад +5

    Fantastic resource for anyone wanting to visit Banff/Lake Louise. I took a screenshot of the maps and used this as my main source of information on which lakes/attractions to visit during our July, 2023 trip. We would have missed so many great lakes had I not followed your route. Great job Suitcase Monkey. I am Canadian and this was a trip of a lifetime for my family and I. I have you to thank for it because my teenage girls kept saying "was this lake on the Suitcase Monkey list?" And of course I said yes!

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад

      That’s so lovely to read. Glad you enjoyed!

  • @MulletMan3108
    @MulletMan3108 Год назад +11

    Suitcase Monkey back at it again with another gem. Currently on holiday in Japan with some inspiration taken from you. Keep up the great work of showing these amazing locations with such great presentation!

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад

      Ahh that’s great to hear the Japan tips helped!

  • @rangehog9153
    @rangehog9153 Год назад +2

    Love this channel it hasnt gone down the Luxury / aspirational route as many channels have. Please Keep it real and reasonable.

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад

      Thanks. This. I cannot promise all the time. 😅

  • @skyrainsssss56
    @skyrainsssss56 Год назад +1

    Your videos with subtitles really help me to learn English, and of course these amazing scenerys make them really interesting

  • @mercurybird9711
    @mercurybird9711 Год назад +4

    Lots of great tips! I live in Calgary and was surprised that I needed to take a bus to Moraine Lake last year during a family visit. It turned out to be a nice, stress free way to see the area actually, just chilling on the bus and enjoying the views! We found out later that we could have driven as my mother has a handicapped parking pass - but on future visits I'd still probably take the bus.

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +2

      Ah that’s good to hear the bus was enjoyable!

  • @deborah5221
    @deborah5221 10 месяцев назад +1

    You do a FABulous job at being a Travel Guide! So much helpful information! ❤

  • @IanTaylor-m8t
    @IanTaylor-m8t Год назад +3

    One of my favourite holiday locations of all time. Your RUclips travel video's are thorough and well presented. Great job -keep up the good work. I agree the glacier experience is a waste of time and money.

  • @creativereindeer
    @creativereindeer Год назад +2

    Backed up 10 seconds. And a great video!! Really appreciate the details and costs etc thanks for the help!!! Looking forward to going soon!

  • @WinNoren
    @WinNoren Год назад +2

    Planning a trip for Bannf and Jasper for September 2024. Great information. Thank you! (And yes, I rewound for 10 seconds..)

  • @wabbie88
    @wabbie88 Год назад +3

    Wonderful video as always! I was happy to see that 'Hello Mr Bear' was included :)

  • @robertshewchuk4255
    @robertshewchuk4255 Год назад +19

    Hi from Canmore once again! Another really great, informative AND incredibly accurate video! The only thing that I could add after living in Canmore for many years is that September is typically a much better month weather wise than June. June can be volatile and September, in most years, can be very nice:). Great job Suitcase Monkey!

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +1

      Ahh good to know. Thanks!

    • @natatatt
      @natatatt Год назад

      I guess we were unlucky then - we were there in Sept 2019 and it rained the entire time. (Which is fine, we're used to it in Vancouver!)

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +1

      Glad I included that bit now about the weather changing a lot! I saw it was -30 a few weeks ago!

    • @fdc1374
      @fdc1374 Год назад

      @@SuitcaseMonkey as I Calgarian, I can tell you this is normal! I skied in -36C this year and many days when it was below - 25C. Layers required. Heated ski boots help and heated gloves.

    • @fdc1374
      @fdc1374 Год назад

      Robert, I love hiking in September too and we plan at least three long hikes a week, preferably as far away as possible from Lake Louise and Morraine lake ! .

  • @ET76001
    @ET76001 Год назад +2

    we just spent 10 days in Canada last November (about 6 days in Banff and the area you just discovered). It was great to re-live some of our memories through your video. 🤩

  • @hayleyteasdale7896
    @hayleyteasdale7896 Год назад +2

    Thank you so much for this helpful video! We are heading to Canada in 4 weeks time, travelling from Vancouver to Calgary over 3 weeks, and have found some great tips and ideas from both of your videos. Especially grateful for the heads up on the access to lake Louise via the shuttle bus!

    • @teamcharcoal1554
      @teamcharcoal1554 Год назад

      Are you in the area visiting Lake Louise now? How is it? I will be heading there in a couple weeks and want to make sure I know how to get around and everything haha

  • @CruisingWithChooChoo
    @CruisingWithChooChoo Год назад +2

    Fantastic video with so many great tips! Yes I backed up on your list and read every word of it. Did the same thing with the driving tips page. 😅 I will be visiting Banff and Jasper next week for 16 days and I’ll be in Jasper to enjoy their dark sky festival. I have liked and subscribed . Your channel is worth following!

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад

      Thank you my friend. You’ll have a great time!

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 Год назад +2

    Always great tips. You guys do your homework. Harriet and I have been to Banff and Lake Louise . We had a wonderful time there. The video hit all the right notes🎵🎶 Sending you Best Wishes and Safe Travels to you and Julie🙏🙏 Jim and Harriet Richmond, Va.

  • @carolinaa.4407
    @carolinaa.4407 Год назад +2

    Taking the time to make the pdf, that’s commitment, thanks mate 🙌🏻

  • @MrBostonian100
    @MrBostonian100 Год назад +1

    awesome work, bro! Your videos are of pro quality - photography, editing, bg music and of course your narration with a touch of humour makes it classy. Also a major plus - you guys r not pretentious and not selling stuff! Keep it up!

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +1

      Thank you! Glad you like the style as I made it as a reaction to what I didn’t like others making! 😀

  • @irishinusa1615
    @irishinusa1615 Год назад +2

    Absolutely great work 👏 👍 👏👏👏👏😍👏👏 informative, attention to detail, and video graphics 👍👍👍

  • @bridgerwon
    @bridgerwon Год назад +2

    5:29 - I just skipped back and read through all the text...
    Thanks for the content!
    My sister and her husband are in Canmore/Banff this week for vacation and I sent them your videos! It's been 5.5 years since I went up to that area with my wife, but we are hoping to go back again soon!

  • @chetan_l
    @chetan_l 5 месяцев назад +2

    I have said this before and will say this again. Your channel is the best when it comes to video guides and vlogs.
    Perfection cannot be improved. Be you 😊
    Oh yes, I did skip back and pause 😅

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you. It means a lot. Please share with your friends

  • @CeritaFandaVancouver
    @CeritaFandaVancouver Год назад

    I visited Banff & Lake Louise in the middle of July, best places I have ever been. Cute scene when the squirrel got startled.

  • @carolyngaude6301
    @carolyngaude6301 Год назад +1

    Camera work was phenomenal well done most enjoyable and informative thank you both

  • @TruckingWifeTruckingLife
    @TruckingWifeTruckingLife 11 месяцев назад +1

    This was super helpful. We are looking at doing a self drive trip around the Rockies as we are not tour bus people and like the flexibility of going at our own pace. Didn't know you needed park passes, etc, so the tip about annual passes and the bus situation at Lake Louise was great info. Thanks for also posting about costs, it definitely helps with "ball park" figu I watched the other vlog on the area you did and thought that was excellent too.

  • @miguelangelrochinstringel723
    @miguelangelrochinstringel723 Год назад +1

    Great video!🎉 planning motorcycle trip to Canada in 2024, really great info! Thanks! And Nice photography!

  • @wendypersad9859
    @wendypersad9859 Год назад +1

    Always look forward to seeing your travels. Very relaxing ❤😊

  • @candiceteeter9757
    @candiceteeter9757 Месяц назад

    Oh my! Banff in July 2024. We agree, one the most spectacularly beautiful areas we have ever visited. We were not able to visit Jasper as the devistation of the fires started the day before our long-planned trip. ( We drove the Icefields Parkway as far as we could go. )
    These videos are by far the best we have viewed: funny, informative, complete. ( He is even funny if you don't have relatives from England as I do!!!!) We ALWAYS check to see if Suitcase Monkey has a video before we travel anywhere. London, Rome, Tuscany and Barcelona soon. Keep up the great work!!!

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Месяц назад

      Thank you for the kind words! Feel free to check out the videos to places you aren’t planning on visiting also 😜 enjoy your trip!

  • @DuckyAdvtrs
    @DuckyAdvtrs 5 месяцев назад

    We have been in Canada for almost the whole June and absolutely loved it!

  • @cfrtravel7734
    @cfrtravel7734 Год назад +1

    Excellent resource! Heading to Banff this summer, booked literally a year ago 🙄. This was very helpful as we prepare for the trip. Thanks for sharing!

  • @peggymedina3172
    @peggymedina3172 Год назад

    Love your sense of humor. Reading the full page of text made me chuckle.

  • @fdc1374
    @fdc1374 Год назад +3

    This is a very informative video - this is not a criticism, just some information regarding skiing. I'm a ski instructor. The best time to ski starts in December as in November the snow coverage is minimal and limited runs are open. Personally, I think we get the best snow in February and March but February can be brutally cold. Some ski resorts local to Calgary are open until early May. In fact, last year Sunshine Ski Resort was open on July 1 weekend!

  • @MrTallSimon
    @MrTallSimon 8 месяцев назад

    Great vlog, thank you. My gf and i are visiting Canada from the uk in late june and are travelling via hire car from Vancouver to Whistler then Kamloops and stopping in Canmore for 6 days. We have already booked the gondola, plan to do an early am hike up to the Big Beehive, probably afternoon tea at the hotel at Lake Louise.

  • @soniadiandrea4726
    @soniadiandrea4726 4 месяца назад +1

    Hahaha I definitely skipped back 10 seconds and paused. Yours videos are super helpful and inspiring. We go early October.

  • @Marky.a2803
    @Marky.a2803 Год назад +2

    This is perfect! Going June 4th and this was so helpful! 😍

  • @maribelsouza1995
    @maribelsouza1995 10 месяцев назад

    I live 3h away from the Canadian Rocks. Your video is fenomenal. Very well done.

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 Год назад +3

    Absolutely fantastic!

  • @Yelyaha
    @Yelyaha Год назад +2

    I totally paused to read the text 🙈 Excellent tips and great idea with the PDF. Very happy to hear 'Hello Mr Bear' at the end!

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад

      Haha. I originally scripted most of that to say but it was way too long and most people probably wouldn’t care anyway 😅

  • @BanffLakeLouiseTourism
    @BanffLakeLouiseTourism Год назад +1

    Great tips! What a wonderful video and we're thrilled you enjoyed your visit to Banff National Park 💜

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +1

      Hi there! Check out my 10 Days in Banff video as that one more shows how your area stole our hearts! Keep up the great work.

  • @Thelifeofjcs
    @Thelifeofjcs Год назад +1

    An amazing and excellent video‼️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @kylea9552
    @kylea9552 Год назад +3

    Very informative travel guide. Both of your Banff videos really capture the beauty of the area and are incredibly well made videos! I like your comment about driving time, as someone from the area I consider anything within a 2-3 hour drive to be "close by" but that is definitely not the case around most of the world.
    Only thing I would ad is a warning for people not to feed any of the animals regardless of how cute, friendly, small or hungry they appear. We have a local saying "A fed bear is a dead bear". Parks Canada has even gone as far as shutting down all access to some areas for a year at a time if animals have been fed there.

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the extra info. Yeah I did want to go more into detail about the animals side but the video was pushing 20 mins so I needed to edit down. Thanks.

  • @dearmountains3431
    @dearmountains3431 Год назад

    Great views out there. The hike looks so enjoyable! Spectacular views. Greetings and thanks for sharing.

  • @Ceedee18
    @Ceedee18 Год назад

    Nice job Paul! We visited all those locations on our honeymoon….wanted some nostalgia so watched your video not knowing it was you! I was like, “I know him!” From many years ago back in R092. Hope you are well, congrats on the videos. Looking forward to more! Christian

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад

      Haha hey thanks Christian, great to hear from you. (The whole channel is shot on iPhone too if you didn’t know!) check out my other Canada video if you’ve only seen this one. That one will put your more in the Banff vibe! Thanks again

  • @EspyLouie
    @EspyLouie 8 месяцев назад

    Yes, I had to rewind. Day after pie day (pi π day), I was all set to see what maths Paul was about to teach me. I enjoyed the real answer. Which means, you are explaining how to best engage your itinerary. Therefore only 10 days is required.

  • @robkahn8452
    @robkahn8452 Год назад

    Very thoughtful and comprehensive. Thank you.

  • @jiyashehryar7744
    @jiyashehryar7744 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful locations ..very informative video I must say...I like the red cottages u stayed at ❤

  • @Glyn_Stevens_Photography
    @Glyn_Stevens_Photography Год назад

    you transported us to a beautiful amazing place. thankyou this is what we want to do..

  • @wensmyrtlebeachliving
    @wensmyrtlebeachliving Год назад +1

    Greetings from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA
    Really enjoyed BOTH of you and your wife's Canada trip.
    Such a beautiful place 😍

  • @holawanderlust8097
    @holawanderlust8097 Год назад

    Thank you so much.
    Planning my trip next month.
    This is very helpful.🚘

  • @niteshandsonal
    @niteshandsonal Год назад

    aha totally went back, paused the video and read all the test 😀great video as usual!

  • @joesp812
    @joesp812 Год назад

    Very informative. Thank you for sharing. We are planning a week trip to Banff staying at Canmore x 7 nights this August.

  • @tmcgrenere
    @tmcgrenere Год назад

    As an old CDN I don't regret retiring to Nova Scotia but, you make me think otherwise!

  • @rantmaker6427
    @rantmaker6427 Год назад

    You made such a good job of explaining your trip and showing us all the places you visited I will not have to go there thank you so much

  • @denabruni9086
    @denabruni9086 Год назад

    Great video with so much good information!
    Beautiful photos also.

  • @naturewalks
    @naturewalks Год назад

    Beautiful video. Very interesting to see. Thank you for the upload, have a nice new week!

  • @marshadventurey.8774
    @marshadventurey.8774 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing vlog!!!! Super grateful to watching it

  • @kcontrea
    @kcontrea Год назад

    Thanks for all the information provided!! I saved this videos as a favorite for my trip to the natural parks in Alberta!!

  • @PhearomLs
    @PhearomLs Год назад +1

    Amazing of landscape there ❤❤❤

  • @shereend6341
    @shereend6341 Год назад

    Omg this is amazing. Thank you so much. Lake Moraine is my favourite too. Plz plz organise a trip

  • @Mommywalkingislife
    @Mommywalkingislife Год назад

    Super nice natures beautiful it’s wonderful to see all your videos good memories and sharing 😃⭐️⭐️⭐️😊🤩

  • @davidandrewrobertson370
    @davidandrewrobertson370 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent video and tips. Thank you.

  • @veget_asian
    @veget_asian Год назад

    Thank you very much for sharing info. Very concise and useful.

  • @rhondapetsch9646
    @rhondapetsch9646 Год назад

    Thank you as always for the cheeky commentary.

  • @stephaniex8776
    @stephaniex8776 Год назад

    what a beautiful trip and thanks for the tips! i enjoy planning trips too

  • @travel_nature_and_life
    @travel_nature_and_life Год назад

    wow, such wonderful sceneries ! Appreciate all the complete tips and information. 💛

  • @StephanieMeyer-s9s
    @StephanieMeyer-s9s Месяц назад

    Stunning❤❤❤

  • @kat7777
    @kat7777 Год назад

    Banff and Jasper are beautiful..... Postcard perfect 🎄 🐻

  • @AdventureTravelandScuba
    @AdventureTravelandScuba Год назад

    Nicely put together travel vlog I live in Calgary Alberta and I visit many of these places regularly with family and motorcycle travel.

  • @karlamcfarland4273
    @karlamcfarland4273 Год назад

    Great information! We are going for the first time in June staying in Canmore as a home base for 9 days.

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +1

      We really liked Canmore. Really nice vibe.

  • @glennsmith5149
    @glennsmith5149 10 месяцев назад

    Very helpful! Thank you for sharing.

  • @maryland510
    @maryland510 Год назад

    Another excellent video!

  • @joannfahey8423
    @joannfahey8423 Год назад +1

    I’m planning for September and your video is priceless!
    So many videos are just useless. No talking at all, or just some narcissist posing everywhere.

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад

      Welcome to the channel. This is what we aim for 😍

  • @anitasyme1769
    @anitasyme1769 9 месяцев назад

    Great video, we head off to Canada in May and really appreciate the information you provide!
    Love the pink back pack, can I ask what brand it is please?

  • @barbara88-
    @barbara88- Год назад

    More great information! Thank you!

  • @bellabell737
    @bellabell737 Год назад

    Fantastic video. We actually live about one hour south of Banff. We watched your video as if we’ve never seen Alberta before😂

  • @rodneygonzalez2476
    @rodneygonzalez2476 7 месяцев назад

    Very instructive, thanks a lot

  • @sophistique8093
    @sophistique8093 9 месяцев назад +5

    Ahhhh........that Englishman's sense of humour....so appealing.

  • @fdc1374
    @fdc1374 Год назад +1

    Re: the glacier hike Unfortunately, you hiked it when it is indeed least exciting as it has a deep covering of snow on top of it that accumulated over the winter. In September, towards the last days the hike is open, it looks completely different as the sun and summer heat has melted a a few feet of the snow off. Crevasses open up and huge, cavernous moulins are shocking to behold. These form where the surface water has been rushing down across the surface of the glacier and then made a hole for the water to descend down through it. If I have visitors staying with me from the UK, I take them on this hike in September and their astonishment at the features on the glacier is a joy to watch. Note to avoid confusion for anyone, I'm referring to the hike from the car park and not the hike after getting off the tundra bus. They stop much higher up on the glacier and it does not have the same features that you can walk next to.

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +1

      Good to know!

    • @CarrieS-dk9fr
      @CarrieS-dk9fr Год назад

      being from MInnesota, USA, walking on a glacier is similar to what we have for weather from Nov-March. We walk on snow and ice for months every winter. I guess walking on a glacier, and paying for it, just doesn't seem worth the money.

  • @saadsyed7531
    @saadsyed7531 Год назад

    Definitely ended up pausing, going back 10secs to read that entire text.. lol
    Also, great accurate info, especially the new changes to Moraine Lake access.. thank God I visited in 2022 in my car not knowing that would be the last time I could use my own vehicle to get up there 😂

  • @johntradewell4134
    @johntradewell4134 Год назад

    superb as ever - love your trips and tips

  • @evilduckqueen13
    @evilduckqueen13 Год назад

    Incredible video as always! Yea, I paused to read the note 😂

  • @pdnewcombe
    @pdnewcombe Год назад

    Really informative and very helpful video ahead of our forthcoming trip to this beautiful area in September. My husband will be buying the bear spray and singing the song haha. Thank you for sharing

  • @terryosullivan2620
    @terryosullivan2620 11 месяцев назад

    Fantastic look into the Rockies.
    Am hoping to visit this september Going solo. How much isa car to rent Calgary to Jasper. Thanks again for this great vlog. Well done on this.

  • @ordelmere
    @ordelmere Год назад

    Excellent filming

  • @jorel4477
    @jorel4477 Год назад

    Brilliant. Thanks for this

  • @ajaypujara382
    @ajaypujara382 Год назад

    Unbelievable nature view superb Canada really beautiful country we know

  • @Group51
    @Group51 Год назад

    Great Info. I am going in early June this year and I suspect that El Niño is having its effect? My weather app says its up to 26C today in mid-May!

  • @mohansharma7707
    @mohansharma7707 Год назад +1

    Fantastic

  • @snaik44
    @snaik44 7 месяцев назад

    Extremely good vlog

  • @iki0o
    @iki0o Год назад +1

    The icefield parkway is iconic because it shows how much it has retreated over the last few decades. If you don't do the tour and do the short hike up, you'll see the signs which says the year the glacier was there. So don't recommend the tour, but do recommend going!

  • @erictang13
    @erictang13 Год назад +1

    Paused to read the text. 😂thx for the tips

  • @metarus208
    @metarus208 Год назад

    Canadian Rockies are awesome!

  • @daisy123416
    @daisy123416 Год назад

    Thank you for making this video! I enjoy your work! We are coming from the US and heading to Banff, Jasper & Yoho in July. Going to brave the crowds, but we are early risers so we are hoping to beat the worst of it. I keep debating on whether or not to spend the money for the Athabasca Glacier walk. We are spending $$ on gondolas and the Maligne Lake/Spirit Island tour for sure. We have never been on a glacier before. We will be in the area for 2 weeks, and will be on the Ice fields Parkway in the middle of our trip, so I thought about booking it on our way back to Banff. About how long is the experience including the ride in the monster bus? (Not including the Skywalk). If we don’t do this, we would just hike to the Toe of the Glacier. But it seems like you can’t get that close. Plus I hear it’s quite cold on the glacier. I just don’t want to regret not doing it. Ugh.

    • @SuitcaseMonkey
      @SuitcaseMonkey  Год назад +1

      Well I guess if you might have regrets it’s worth doing for that reason. All in total it was maybe 2 hours. About 25 mins on the ice. You don’t move that far from where you’re dropped off. It isn’t a hike or anything. Just wandering around. It was super cold and windy. If you see I was wearing my face mask to help the cold. Might be better in July tho temp wise.

  • @mistromiks8604
    @mistromiks8604 Год назад

    Lol yes!! I went back the 10 seconds and paused and read all of the text 😂😂😂😂😂