Alberta is a province in Western Canada mainly known for the Canadian Rockies. The two largest cities are Edmonton and Calgary, but Banff and Jasper National Park are probably what the province is most known for.
Banff National Park

Banff National Park is home to the Canadian Rockies with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake as the two most popular places to visit. They aren’t just popular attraction in the National Park, or Alberta, but all of Canada! Banff is home to some of the best outdoor experiences and jaw dropping views.
To make the most of planning your trip to Banff National Park, check out my digital and printable Banff travel guide, with a checklist of the top things to do in the park!
Banff National Park Travel Guides
- Canmore Alberta: The Hidden Gem Between Calgary And BanffCanmore Alberta is a small town in the Canadian Rockies. Although it isn’t technically a part of Banff National Park, there are some pretty impressive scenic spots in Canmore that are worth checking out.
- The Truth About Banff In June: Is It The Best Time To Visit?Banff in June is one of the best times to visit the park (if you can). But there are a few things to know before booking a trip to Banff in June.
- Guide To The Banff Gondola (Is It Worth The High Cost?)I was very skeptical whether the Banff Gondola in Banff National Park was worth the cost, but I was happily proven wrong. Here’s what to know!
- Johnston Canyon: What To Expect & How To Make It Worth ItI didn’t know what to expect from visiting Johnston Canyon and I was pleasantly surprised… but it could have easily gone the other way for us. Depending on when you visit, your experience could be wonderful hike through a canyon, or a complete mess of waiting in lines and walking in a crowd.
- Should You Stay At The Deer Lodge Lake Louise? An Honest ReviewThe Deer Lodge Lake Louise has quite a few quirks to say the least. But the compromises were well worth it for the unbeatable location.
- Top 5 Things To Do In Lake Louise: A First Timers GuideThere’s actually more than enough things to do in Lake Louise (and around it) that I recommend spending at least one night here, if not more (p.s. this way you can also visit Lake Louise at the best time (without the crowds!).
- How To Drive The Icefields Parkway & The Best Places To StopThe Icefields Parkway starts just after Lake Louise and take you all the way to Jasper National Park.
- Do You Need To Visit Lake Louise (& When Is The Best Time To Visit?)If you’re visiting Banff National Park, an absolute must stop on your itinerary is Lake Louise, don’t listen to people who say otherwise. Let’s just say, Lake Louise didn’t become such a popular tourist destination for nothing…
- Is Moraine Lake Worth It? The Ultimate Visitors GuideWe visited many beautiful lakes in Banff National Park, but Moraine Lake came out on top as one of the best. Here’s what to expect from Moraine Lake and how to make the most of your time there.
- Lake Agnes Tea House: It’s Harder Than You Think (What To Expect!)Hidden among the mountains is an old log cabin where they serve tea, sweets, and sandwiches. Here’s an overview of the hike to get to Lake Agnes Tea house and whether or not you should just opt for tea at the Chateau Lake Louise instead!
Banff Travel Guide
Use it digitally on your phone to check off top attractions as you do them. Or print it out in one of three size formates, 8.5 x 11, 5.5 x 8.5, or 2.75 x 4.25 for a packable mini travel planner!
Pages include:
- Cover page
- Banff at a Glance: with tips for travelling to Banff National Park
- Banff Checklist: don’t miss a top thing to do in Banff by checking off activities as you do them!
- Additional notes, to write travel info or favourite memories you don’t want to forget!
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