Lake Louise Itineraies

By Chris Smith

The Lake Louise Visitor Centre has exhibits focusing on the geology of the Canadian Rockies, including an interactive video featuring Dr. G.O. Morph and a...

Round out Your Train Itinerary

By Clare Marshall

Enjoy a meal at the Lake Louise Station Restaurant. The restaurant is housed in the second Lake Louise train station, an original 1908 log building...

Round out your Kootenay Itinerary

By Chris Smith

Olive Lake, just past the Sinclair Pass Viewpoint, is a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic and fishwatch. The cool forest that surrounds the lake...

Round Out Your Icefields Parkway Tour

By Clare Marshall

Peyto Lake © Just one of the side trips recommended by the editors along the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the interpretive signs. Many of the...

Train Buff’s Itinerary

By Chris Smith

When the Canadian Pacific Railway was built across our young country, the Rocky Mountains were the first large barrier to be crossed on the way...

Canadian Vacation Destinations

The Alberta Guide to Hotels in Banff

By Chris Smith

Planning a trip to Banff National Park? You are going to need a place to stay! There are a plenty of options, from several hotels in Banff to lodges, cabins, hostels, or campsites.

The Ultimate Canadian Rockies Vacation Planner

By Gail McGlamery

Here is everything you need to know about visiting Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies.

Banff National Park of Canada Maps & Guides

By Trevor Holewinski

Banff National Park of Canada offers visitors amazing experiences through a robust line of free maps, vacations guides, brochures, and a monthly newsletter. Get on the list!

Canmore – The Underestimated Town of the Rockies

By Trevor Holewinski

The Canadian Rockies town of Canmore, located just 15-minutes from Banff National Park, is a town built around recreation and entertainment.

From Vancouver to Banff by Train

By Gail McGlamery

The Rocky Mountaineer and VIA rail tours offer the every traveler unparalleled views of the Canadian Rockies travelling from Vancouver to Banff by train.

Things to Do in Banff

By Gail McGlamery

There are so many things to do in Banff National Park that you will wish you had more time on your vacation. Check out the Complete Guide on Things to Do in Banff.

Posts published by “Chris Smith”

Owner of Golf Canada's West and resident of Canmore that offers golf vacation packages in Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis, and Jasper.

Banff Activities

Banff Motorcoach Tours with WOW Banff

Banff Motorcoach Tours with WOW Banff

By K Gordon

A motorcoach sightseeing tour is a fun way to explore in and around Canadian Rockies towns such as Lake Louise and Banff with the whole family.

Valley Zipline Adventures: Soar through the Canadian Rockies

Valley Zipline Adventures: Soar through the Canadian Rockies

By K Gordon

Soaring over the trees and local terrain of the Canadian Rockies and the Kicking Horse at 50 kilometers per hour -- that's the excitement of a zip-line tour!

GPS Tours

GPS Tours

By K Gordon

Mountains, Elevation Can Wreak Havoc on GPS Tour Systems in the Canadian Rockies By Blake Baily More and more GPS tours on handhelds and in...

Ready for an adventure vacation in the Canadian Rockies?

Ready for an adventure vacation in the Canadian Rockies?

By Chris Smith

Banff Guided Tours Timberwolf Tours is your Canadian Rockies adventure vacation specialist. Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Timberwolf Tours is a well known and...

Private Guided Tours

Private Guided Tours

By Chris Smith

Want a unique Canadian Rockies trip? Try a private guided backcountry skiing, mountaineering, ice climbing, rock climbing, hiking, or backpack trip.

Ski Lake Louise, Banff

Ski Lake Louise, Banff

By Clare Marshall

The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd. Spectacular scenery awaits at Lake Louise with uniquely beautiful terrain that is both vast and varied. The wilderness is...

Four Seasons, All Wonders: The Canadian Rockies All Year Round

Four Seasons, All Wonders: The Canadian Rockies All Year Round

By Chris Smith

The only right answer to the question "When is it the best to see the scenic views of the Canadian Rockies" is "It depends". The...

Nature Is The Best Treatment for The Ailments of The Modern Man

Nature Is The Best Treatment for The Ailments of The Modern Man

By Clare Marshall

We live in a world that's filled with stress. We are constantly on the run, rushing to work, shopping fast and ordering online, spending our...

Banff-Lake Louise Gondolas

Banff-Lake Louise Gondolas

By K Gordon

Gondolas are a perfect option for the whole family to enjoy scenic mountain beauty and Canadian Rockies wildlife. They operate in both Banff and Lake Louise.

Visit Banff Upper Hot Springs

Visit Banff Upper Hot Springs

By Chris Smith

The Banff Upper Hot Springs are family friendly, with a kids wading area and spacious changing rooms with heated floors and dedicated family changing rooms.

Banff Recreation Facilities

Banff Recreation Facilities

By Clare Marshall

Tired of skiing or cycling? Banff has plenty of places to play and facilities for traditional recreation available all year long, regardless of the weather.

Banff Wildlife Viewing

Banff Wildlife Viewing

By Clare Marshall

Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Banff town are quite crowded -- with wildlife. The alpine wilderness offers many chances to see and photograph animals.

Banff GPS Tours

Banff GPS Tours

By K Gordon

See the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park just as quickly or as slowly and leisurely as you wish with a GPS tour. Find points of interest or a restaurant.