These are the top things to do in Banff National Park to explore the best of the Canadian Rockies. I spent a wonderful week in Banff in June discovering all it had to offer, so here were my must-dos from hikes, to viewpoints, to history!
Alberta
Canmore 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.
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.
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!
I 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.
The Deer Lodge Lake Louise has quite a few quirks to say the least. But the compromises were well worth it for the unbeatable location.
There’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!).
The Icefields Parkway starts just after Lake Louise and take you all the way to Jasper National Park.
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…
We 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.