Best Hikes in Banff National Park
Here is the list of the best hikes in Banff National Park for all levels of hikers. Whether you are looking for an easy walk, moderately challenging trail, or strenuous day hike in Banff, Lake Louise, and the Icefields Parkway area, our travel guide got you covered. Includes hiking and bear safety tips.
A Complete Guide to Peyto Lake
Is it worth visiting Peyto Lake in Banff National Park when road tripping Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies? Read more in our Peyto Lake travel guide, including tips on what to see and do, when to go, and how to get.
A Complete Guide to Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake is the most beautiful lake in Banff National Park in Canadian Rockies of Alberta. From how to get to Moraine Lake, where to park, where to stay, when to visit, what are the best activities, hikes, and things to do in the Moraine Lake area, we've got you covered. Read our comprehensive Moraine Lake travel guide that includes everything you need to know before you go.
A Complete Guide to Lake Louise
Lake Louise in Banff National Park is a top attraction in the Canadian Rockies. Read our Lake Louise travel guide on the best things to do in the area, including tips on how to get, top hikes and activities, where to park, best time to visit, or where to stay.
A Complete Guide to Banff National Park
Banff National Park is the best place to visit in the Canadian Rockies. If you plan your trip to Banff National Park, read our travel guide first. We've put together tips on the best things to do in Banff National Park and share how to get, when to visit, where to stay, get around, and everything you need to know before you go.
A Guide to Parker Ridge Trail
Tackle one of the best shorter hikes along the Icefields Parkway. Parker Ridge Trail in Banff National Park is a moderately difficult hike that features breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies in the province of Alberta. This Parker Ridge Trail hiking guide includes tips on getting there, trailhead, trail description, packing tips, and what to expect.
A Guide to Johnston Canyon Hike
Johnston Canyon hike is one of the easiest and most rewarding trails in Banff National Park, popular with both adventure travelers and families with kids. No matter if you are road tripping in the Canadian Rockies or you are only looking for a day trip from Calgary, this Johnston Canyon travel guide includes tips on how to get, trailhead, when to go, trail description, and what to pack.
A Guide to Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park is a must-visit place in the Canadian Rockies. Our travel guide includes the best things to do in Lake Minnewanka, top activities, when to go, directions, and tips on accommodation.
A Guide to Aylmer Lookout Hike
The Aylmer Lookout Hike offers incredible views of Lake Minnewanka and is one of the best things to do in Banff National Park. Read our Aylmer Lookout travel guide, including tips on what to expect, trail description (you can also do a bike & hike combination), difficulty, length, how to get, trailhead, and we share with you tips on where to stay and how to stay safe.
A Guide on Larch Valley Hike and Sentinel Pass
Larch Valley hike is one of the best autumn hikes in Banff National Park, Alberta, which you can easily extend with the Sentinel Pass trail. Seeing the yellow larches in the Canadian Rockies is an experience no visitor should miss. This Larch Valley hiking guide includes a trail description and tips on when to visit, what to pack, and where to park.
A Guide to Bourgeau Lake and Harvey Pass Hike
Harvey Pass past Bourgeau Lake is a spectacular but less known day hike in Banff National Park. Our Bourgeau Lake Trail travel guide includes everything you need to know. The trail description, trek extension to Harvey Pass, tips on how to get or what to pack.
A Guide to Hiking the Cory and Edith Pass Loop
Cory and Edith Pass Loop was the most challenging day hike we did in Banff National Park and overall in the Canadian Rockies. Read our Cory and Edith Pass Loop hiking guide, including tips on the trailhead location, how to get, trail description, where to stay, and how to stay safe.
Where to Stay in Banff: The Best Hotels & Travel Tips
Are you looking for the best place to stay in Banff? We recommend you the best hotels, hostels, and campgrounds in Banff town and the national park in our travel guide. We also share tips on when to reserve your accommodation to save money, outline all the budget options you have, and other accommodation alternatives in Lake Louise, Canmore, and Calgary.
A Hiking Guide to Plain of Six Glaciers
A classic hike in Banff National Park, Plain of Six Glaciers, starts on the shoreline of world-famous Lake Louise, climbs up to a traditional Canadian teahouse, and offers stunning glacier views. Our Plain of Six Glaciers hiking guide also includes tips on how to return via Highline Trail, Beehive, and Lake Agnes, how to get, what to pack, difficulty, or where to stay.