Featured Accommodations

Jasper Accommodations – Top Hotels in Jasper National Park

By Chris Smith

Mount Robson Inn - Top Rated Hotel in Jasper National Park Mount Robson Inn The Mount Robson Inn in Jasper National Park is a landmark...

Hostelling in the Canadian Rockies

By Chris Smith

Many visitors to Banff and the Canadian Rockies choose hostelling as their accommodation of choice. Usually centrally located in the city or town, hostelling provides...

How to be a seasonal resident in Canmore

By Chris Smith

It might sound too good to be true, but a long-term stay in Canmore is easy if you try.

Long-Term Accommodation

By Chris Smith

Located just five minutes from Banff National Park and fifteen minutes from the Banff townsite on the edge of Kananaskis Country, the Town of Canmore...

Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

By Chris Smith

Information provided courtesy of Kananaskis Country Towering mountains, pristine lakes, evergreen valleys, and glacial streams...Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is an area of striking contrasts where...

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.

Let a Banff Local Guide Show You the History, Beauty and Wildlife of Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies

If cascading waterfalls, pristine lakes, snowcapped peaks and alpine meadows carpeted in wildflowers are on your list of things to see in the Canadian Rockies, then a sightseeing tour in Banff, Alberta is for you.

There are number of tour operators offering sightseeing tours that take guests to the most exceptional locations for photos, wildlife viewing, and nature walks! See Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, the Columbia Icefields, and historic landmarks in Banff. Learn about the history of Banff National Park from fully trained and knowledgeable guides and even get the chance to see the native wildlife.

Many tour operators offer tours ranging from half- to full-day day hikes as well as longer multi-day hiking and walking tours. Many of these guided hikes and walks are offered not just out of Banff, but all over the Canadian Rockies, and can often be combined with other activities if you like.

Speaking of Jasper, you can experience sightseeing tours in Jasper as well in small, personalized luxury vehicles equipped with large windows for optimal viewing opportunities. For more information on sightseeing tours in Banff National Park and Jasper, please visit the following links:

We can also recommend Banff Travel as a premiere sightseeing tour operator. Banff Travel offers half- and full-day sightseeing tours of the Banff area with knowledgeable guides. Banff Travel also offers wildlife tours, including an evening wildlife viewing trip and a trip to a Grizzly bear refuge in Banff National Park.

Yamnuska Mountain Adventures are another one of our favorite guided hiking and walking tour operators. Yamnuska offers a variety of tours throughout the Canadian Rockies, whether you’re looking for a leisurely afternoon outdoors or a multi-day trip in the alpine wilderness.

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