Heading to Banff in July. Any suggestions on things to do? Thanks!
A Canadian friend of mine said that Lake Louise is the STD capital of Canada so be careful.MarkItZero said:
I went last September.
Drive north a short drive to Lake Louise. Walk the grounds. You can hike to "tea-houses" but this can take awhile.
Beautiful area!
how is the trip so far?? Weather nice?Killin Me Smalls said:
Me + wife (she will be 24 weeks pregnant)
Arrive on June 21
Staying 3 nights at Fairmont Lake Louise
Staying 2 nights at Fairmont Banff Springs
Hi There! Just came across this post looking for Banff info; we are about to book a trip for the end of September for 4 nights. Have a couple questions! Would you recommend Fairmont Lake Louise or Rimrock Resort assuming either has availability? I was thinking one of those for one night and then Fairmont Banff the rest since it looks like you can access restaurants, etc easily. On that note; is a rental car necessary? Haven't delved into the research yet, but looking trying to see Peyto Lake, Lake Morraine, the glacier tour and driving up the Icefields Parkway as a start for things to do....guessing we would need a car for all of that? Thanksnosoupforyou said:
Near Fairmont Banff Springs:
- Banff Gondola - amazing views, and when you get to the top, you can hike to a higher platform for pictures
- Johnson Canyon Hike - it's nicely shaded - goes along a river, and the waterfall at the end is strong and powerful. may be slippery but it's cool and nice
- Lake Minnewanka - much quieter here than the other two - nice hike from there is Stewart Canyon Hike
Near Fairmont Lake Louise
- Lake Louise is really pretty - have to check it out but lots of people
- Moraine Lake is even better - be sure to hike across the logs and up the rocks to the viewing platform of the lake - it's amazing. For a longer hike, consider Sentinel Pass
- Emerald Lake - 35 minutes away - google image it - so wonderful and peaceful
- IF you have time, I would highly recommend driving about 90 minutes north to Peyto Lake - google image search it and you will see why. prettiest lake ever! and it's a very short hike from the road.
Let me know if you have any questions.
We (wife and 4 kids) are headed back to this area mid-July- 3 days in Banff, then 7 days in Glacier NP, Montana - can't wait!