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Bobbi
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Hi, I’m Bobbi Big in to travel, usually solo-travelling. Currently exploring Europe
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Nerissa
United States
Solo travel experience
I drove from Calgary all the way to Yellowknife in September with the hope to catch northern lights, I enjoyed the scenery very much but I would suggest u drive with someone or caravan, just in case if your car broke down, because you are really in the middle of nowhere
Posted: April 3, 2024
Melanie (26)
Denmark
Group travel experience
Amazing place to visit in the autumn. Very safe and touristic place. Lots of hiking around but need for a car to travel around. Also did a Via Ferrata which was pricey but totally worth it. Campings are very nice but beware of the bears.
Posted: January 19, 2024Experienced: September, 2023Local experience
Try to avoid January/February as they are the coldest months (as low as -30), also avoid July/August as they are the most expensive. Best time to visit: September, if you want to catch the end of summer weather, see the changing of the larch’s and not pay the extortionate prices. End of may, before long weekend: Sunshine skill hill stays open until May long weekend. Spring passes are much cheaper. June can be hit or miss with prices, as it depends on the weather. Most tours are not worth the prices as well, take public transport for half the cost. You will need a tour though if you plan on seeing Maureen lake (only open seasonally). I would recommend hiring a car if you plan on doing certain hikes that are not accessible by transit as there is no other way. We have a handful of rental companies in town. Speaking of hikes: Wear layers, this is the Rocky Mountains- we get all four seasons in a day. It has snowed in July (seriously they opened the ski hill for Canada Day). Don’t get conned in to the bear bells, they do nothing. It is however good to have bear spray. I would rent it though, not worth it to buy. Most hikes in the townsite are are easily accessible, they range from easy to quite hard. If you arnt super fit but really want to summit a mountain start with Tunnel, and just take your time. If you really want to get high up, rundle mountain or cascade are the biggest in the direct vicinity. Both quite hard and almost full day hikes. Personally I enjoy hiking in kananaski’s, it’s about 30/40 min out of banff but it’s the best in my opinion for larches. The town is practically owned by a few different companies. Most restaurants are operated by BHC, Hotels by Caribou properties or Pursuit. If you want to support family run or smaller businesses do a check to see who it is owned by. Taxi mike will be your best friend. This is an online guide of Banff’s restaurants, and sometimes events. Side note: the Mclab bistro at the Banff centre has amazing views and a great patio. There is literally so much I can say, if anyone has questions feel free to reach out!!
Posted: October 26, 2023Couch surfing in Canada
