Banff 101 for First-Time Visitors!

New to Banff National Park? This basic overview will get you started off on the right foot!

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0:00 Introduction
0:23 Budget
1:14 Families
1:41 Splurge
3:15 Unique
4:09 Romantic
5:17 Picnics
6:12 Quick Bite/Coffee
7:19 Canadian Spirit
8:47 Treats
9:36 Breakfast
10:36 Views
11:10 Tips
11:47 Resources

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[MakeYourBestMove]

We actually ended up going to lake moraine on the very last day that it was open that season. We arrived at about 4:30 in the morning and climbed up to the icy lookout area and waited for a couple of hours in the freezing cold to see the mountains surrounding the lake. I will never forget that experience and the unforgettable beauty

[MakeYourBestMove]

It's a two-day trip with an overnight in Kamloops. We took the gold leaf service. This was one of those experiences that we decided to splurge on and I definitely don't regret it even though it is quite pricey. The views were amazing and the train, food, amenities, and narration were absolutely top notch. There was no disappointment.

[spudrain]

Once again, you guys knock it out of the park with an outstanding video. You guys are the Rick Steves of National Park travel. You tell people everything they need to know. Very informative!

[vwestapher]

We live in Colorado and did the Rocky Mountaineer with a visit to Vancouver first and then took the train to Jasper. We traveled early October (end of season). We stayed in Jasper for 5 days, rented a car and drove the Icefields Pkwy (did the Columbia Icefield - great adventure) and then stayed in Canmore instead of Banff. Only a short drive to Banff each day. Canmore was so much less crowded but a charming town and much less expensive. We loved walking along the river and I agree I liked Canmore better than Banff. Some of my best photos were taken in Canmore.

[BCosindas]

My husband and I are planning a trip to Banff and Jasper in September and I am loving all the suggestions! Thank

[janczekaj]

Can't wait to get your guide for Banff and Jasper to plan our trip for next year We used your Yellowstone & Teton guides it was extremely helpful and very entertaining! Just love you guys and we appreciate all your hard work!

[HaswellTravelled]

Fabulous Banff! Wonderfuly shown and introduced. You have found a winning formula with your channel - congrats! Well done, my Rocky friends 👍. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your Easter weekend 😀.

[Komainu]

01:40 Banff and Jackson being close together is pretty spot on. The series The Last Of Us had some episodes where Canmore stood in for Jackson, Wyoming.

If you're doing a once in a lifetime trip be sure to stay in Banff at least 1 might but probably 2 nights. Canmore is where I stay however as it's cheaper and more convenient because it's simply less crowded with more options and just as beautiful.

Regarding Lake Louise being crowded, walk 5-10 minutes and the crowds will basically be 10% of what they are right at the walk up point.

[BeanCruisers]

We Love Banff, was just there. Took our Scamp 👍

[luukschalk]

If you have the option to go in the shoulder season or off-season, you won't have any trouble with parking in Banff. We just came down from a trip from about half october until the end of october. And at some places, it looked like we were alone!

So don't worry about the parking at Lake Louise. There is plenty of parking there in the off season!
You won't need any reservations at all in and around Banff.

Note that Morraine lake is closed at the end of the year.

[hayzeebloke]

There's loads of free parking adjacent to the train station, we used it twice, busy but not full. Thanks for the great video, brought back a lot of memories from our Rockies trip last year. We stayed in Canmore, it was lovely, very friendly.

[shahidarshad]

A Comprehensive Video on Banff & Around. Thank you ❤🙏🏽. I ll try it next year if plans were made. This year in July we just Visited the Edmonton Ca.

[laurastefani]

Very helpful information. What time of year did you go to Banff?

[jarroberts]

The most amazing part of the Banff / Yoho / Jasper National Park area are the almost unlimited hiking trails including unbelievable shorter day and half day hikes. This is also the way to explore the best places in these parks while avoiding the vast majority of the crowds since 95% of the tourists never leave the roads. On your next rip, I would forget the busy towns and explore the hiking areas at Lake Louise, Morraine Lake, Sunshine Meadows, Emerald Lake, Lake O'Hara, etc. etc.. That is the real beauty of this area. It would be hard to do this though staying as far away as Canmore.

[LiveInnerCity]

Did you see any wildlife while you were in Banff?

[memememe]

Thanks for the nice video & information
What month is the best to visit

[JP-dzzu]

I can’t figure out how to get around the park since you can’t drive and park places. The shuttle system is very confusing to me. Where would you recommend I start to figure this out?

[TracyKMainwaring]

Really, you didn't know Canada uses the Canadian dollar? What did you think we use?
What about other prices you give.... were those American or Cdn dollars?

[CovitaFam]

Do I need to make a reservation to both lake? Lake Louis and Moraine? Do I need to make a reservation to enter the Banf National Park?

[XadomX]

I can’t trust these content creators as they do not like poutine. Clearly have bad taste. Also, the dude didn’t know Canada has its own currency, pretty dumb