The big picture view always puts the small details into clear perspective. On Day 3 of our family trip to Banff in early July, we took the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain. As it’s a popular spot, we reserved a timeslot ahead of time online to minimize the wait to board. As someone who getsContinue reading “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Riding Banff Gondola Up Sulphur Mountain”
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Hiking Takakkaw Falls and Canoeing Emerald Lake at Yoho National Park
We saved some of the best experiences for last during our family summer trip to Banff, Alberta. I intentionally kept our last day as a blank slate when planning the itinerary. At the advice of a local, we spent the day exploring Yoho National Park, located an hour drive from the town of Banff. OurContinue reading “Hiking Takakkaw Falls and Canoeing Emerald Lake at Yoho National Park”
The Quiet Beauty of Banff’s Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Turquoise and emerald water, majestic snow-capped mountains and carpet of evergreens. A trip to Banff’s must-see lakes did not disappoint and there was an unexpected bear sighting too! Our visit to both lakes on the fifth day of our week-long trip worked to our advantage, as the weather was great. As we learned through ourContinue reading “The Quiet Beauty of Banff’s Lake Louise and Moraine Lake”
Family Summer Visit to Beautiful Banff in Alberta
We kicked off T’s summer with a week-long visit to Banff, a town within Banff National Park in Alberta. Our Canada Day departure got off to a slow start with a 2-hour mechanical delay, while we were already seated on the plane. “Is the plane going to crash?” T asked loudly and I reminded himContinue reading “Family Summer Visit to Beautiful Banff in Alberta”
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