Jasper & Banff: A Traveler's Guide

As a full-time traveler living life on the road, I’ve learned that the best adventures start with good planning & great local insight. This travel guide to Jasper & Banff National Parks was created to help you explore with confidence, whether you’re road-tripping, vanlifing, or traveling with your dog. Inside, you’ll find everything from my favorite scenic drives, hikes, & hidden gems to dog-friendly stays, local restaurants, grocery stops, & practical details like water fill-up points, free campsites, & dump stations. Every recommendation comes from firsthand experience & local recommendations, so you can spend less time researching & more time exploring two of Canada’s most breathtaking National Parks.

Jasper National Park + Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Maligne Lake Cruise to Spirit Island
Jasper SkyTram
Miette Hot Springs
Miette Hot Spring Bungalows
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Ransom
The Raven Bistro
Otto's Cache Provisions + Café
Banff Gondola
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant
Banff Avenue
Vermilion Lakes
Cascade of Time Garden
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Banff rec-grounds dog park
Lake Louise
Banff Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort
The Whyte Museum
Banff Ave Brewing Co.
Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola
Bow Falls