Park Pass

You need a pass to enter Banff or any National Park. Details below

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If you're looking for us to guide you through the process of visiting, here is a list of reels we've created helping you plan.

Booking Campsites

It's the wild west out here - campsites get reserved quick.

Best times to visit

See details below!

Visiting Sunshine Meadows

Get there early!

Getting to Moraine Lake

Plan ahead if you want to see of the most iconic lakes in Canada.

If you pre-purchase a park pass

Save some time when entering Banff

Road Etiquettes

Useful for USA travelers

Get groceries

CHEAPER GROCERIES?

Don't have a car to get to Banff?

No car, no problem!

No car rentals? Looking for other options?

Try Renting a Turo instead

Save money with attractions

A great hack to save some dollars!

Seasonality!

Some things aren't open all year round.

Stargazing

Light Pollution is low in the Rockies and with areas like Jasper being a Dark Sky Preserve, it's a great place to stargaze.

Parks Canada Discovery Pass

Save money

Keep your distance from wildlife!

For your safety and theirs!

Toilets near Lake Louise

Because being uncomfortable in such a beautiful place should be illegal.

Lake Agnes Details

So you don't wait for no reason

If you want to canoe

Save money by not renting expensive canoe's or paddle boards. Emerald Lake is also a cheaper alternative.

Booking restaurants

Don't wait till the last minute or else everything will be taken!

Renting a car

We suggest booking an SUV for comfort but any car will do!

Visiting Kananaskis

NEED TO KNOW!

Bathroom breaks on the icefields parkway

don't stress!

Look at road conditions before you head out

Mountain weather can be unpredictable so always looks at road conditions before you head out.

Leave no trace

Seriously, respect nature!

bear spray!

It's so much cheaper and more sustainable.!

Start your days early

Make the most out of early hours!

Download offline maps

Don't get lost!

Fuel on icefields parkway

Another money saving hack!

Consider avoiding the drive to Lake Louise

Skip the Parking Stress. You Should Take Roam Transit to Lake Louise

Travel on the shoulder season?

Consider travelling on the shoulder season if you don't like crowds and chaos

PARKING!

Parking is a pain in Banff so use this tool to help find a spot to park.

Get AllTrails+

Make sure you're always on trail by having AllTrails Premium and downloading offline maps.

Where to stay!

Save money and stress

Always bring layers!

Mountain weather is extremely moody so always carry layers.

Public transport

For the popular sites and book early!

Book Early!

Earlier the better! For everything!

Bow Valley Parkway Closures

This road closes seasonally - dates and times below:

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