Banff National Park: The Ultimate Top 20 Travel Guide from a Local Resident

Are you planning a trip to Banff National Park and wondering where to start? Look no further than this Ultimate Banff National Park Travel Guide video! Our expert guide is a 22-year resident and wildlife/nature videographer, who has spent countless hours exploring the park's trails, lakes, and valleys. In this video, he shares his insider knowledge and expertise, highlighting the "Top 20" must-see attractions that you won't want to miss. From the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Louise to the breathtaking views atop Sulphur Mountain, this travel guide covers the best of Banff.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer of Banff National Park, this video is your ultimate guide to experiencing the park's natural beauty and wonder. So sit back, relax, and let us show you the very best of Banff National Park.

00:00 Introduction
00:31 #1 - The Banff Gondola (With footage courtesy of Pursuit Banff)
01:13 #2 - The Banff Upper Hot Springs
01:38 #3 - Surprise Corner
02:18 #4 - The Bow Falls
02:43 #5 - Surprise Corner
03:03 #6 - Mount Norquay Scenic Lookout
03:38 #7 - Vermillion Lakes
03:50 #8 - Lake Minnewanka (With footage courtesy of Pursuit Banff)
04:53 #9 - Two Jack Lake
05:07 #10 - Johnson Lake
05:26 #11 - The Bow Valley Parkway - Highway 1A
05:51 #12 - Johnston's Canyon
06:20 #13 - Morant's Curve
06:39 #14 - Moraine Lake
07:15 #15 - Lake Louise and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
08:05 #16 - The Icefields Parkway
09:17 #17 - The Crowfoot Glacier
09:29 #18 - Bow Lake and Num Ti Jah Lodge
09:40 #19 - Peyto Lake
10:05 #20 - The Columbia Icefields (With footage courtesy of Pursuit Banff)

22 Year Banff resident, nature and wildlife videographer and photographer Les McDonald gives you the ultimate Insiders Travel Guide to Banff National Park. If you are planning your once in a lifetime dream holiday in the Canadian Rockies this video was created just for you. Don't miss out on a single MUST DO in Banff. Be sure to visit our Insiders Travel Guide Canada website where you get even more valuable insiders travel tips, book tours and activities, book flights, hotels and more.

Please be sure to let me know what you thought of my video in the comments section because I totally read and respond to them all. Safe travels.

A big thanks to the Pursuit Collection for contributing footage for some of this video!

[huaibili]

Great video and so helpful information right before I’m heading to Banff! Thanks!

[adam.durrani]

Visited Banff and Jasper for the second time last week. Went 2 years ago for the first time. Been watching your videos and they are fantastic!
Would love to have a quick chat with you to discuss the wildlife I saw and show you some pictures.

[ledwinpinto]

Very nice thank you for your video god bless 🙏 dear 🙏

[USARoadtrip]

thanks a lot for your very kind and amazing explanation about Banff and Jasper. I am planning to visit in July 2022 that will be 4th time.

[MehmudButt]

I visited Banff a month ago and I must say that you showed the real picture of Banff.

[ontarioweddingofficiant]

this is the best video I have ever seen of Banff! You are amazing! Do you give private tours? I am coming in Oct, 2022

[cherynduffield]

Great video!
Any suggestions on what hotel to stay at for first timers? Thank you!!

[karenhounsham]

I can’t find the Castle Mountain Bridge on google maps.

[debrabalawajder]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of planning a trip in late June as opposed to early September; especially weather. What about possibility of “smoke” from fires???

[brendanwaters]

We’re heading there for our honeymoon in May, so this is a great video for tips, thanks! I’m assuming some things might still be closed in May?

[deet]

Great, informative video. I am planning a trip the very last week of June. I would like to have tea/ lunch at the Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau. Do I have to make a reservation?

[asifquader]

Hi, I was wondering that to visit the Banff gondola do I need a parks Canada pass even if I have bought gondola tickets? Thanks!

[nghiaho]

I plan to visit Banff and Jasper National Parks in late August and staying at Fairmont Hots Springs. ow id the weather at that time and all those 20 places must visit in your video still good to go? Thanks for the great video.

[deet]

Does anyone know if Banff has free covid testing places before heading back to the states?

[CBS-yh]

The only thing inaccurate with this video is now (2024) you can not drive yourself to Moraine unless you stay at the lodge in the summer or have a handicap sticker for your car.