Calgary/Canmore/Banff to-do’s?

[SaltwaterSlick]

The cool thing that hasn’t been mentioned is the drive itself from Calgary all the way to Jasper is about a pretty a drive as you’ll ever take whether you do it in one day or 5. Every inch of it is an adventure waiting to happen. Some gigantic elk along that road and they will be pretty much frown out but still in velvet in June. They will just stand there and drive right up to them. This is especially true in Banff National park.

[Shane]

Whatever you do, take a camera. You can just about close your eyes, spin around, and press the shutter button, and you'll get a gorgeous picture of something in that part of the world.

[Landrover]

Following............we are looking at Banff for when it gets nasty hottt in SE Texas this summer.

[Etxbuckman]

Whatever you do, take a camera. You can just about close your eyes, spin around, and press the shutter button, and you'll get a gorgeous picture of something in that part of the world.

OMG those are amazing!

[Etxbuckman]

Following............we are looking at Banff for when it gets nasty hottt in SE Texas this summer.

I’m gonna be super happy to not be here for an entire week of June, thats for sure. 🤣

[James]

We are doing the same trip, same time! Following

[scubasteven25]

Lake Moraine is an absolute must. We stayed in Canmore, drove into the park for free as the entrances weren't manned yet and were at the lake by 5:00 for first light and sunrise. It was a very early morning but very worth the breathtaking pictures, no crowds, and front row parking. By the time we left at 7:00, the parking lot was full. Banff is a very touristy town with plenty of shops and restaurants. Lake Louise was the second best place with some great hiking around the rim of the lake. The drive to Jasper is also breathtaking. Hands down, the prettiest country I've seen in my worldly travels. Be prepared for bears. We encountered 2 grizzlies during our time, both close to campgrounds, and both were thankfully not interested in us. We just stayed loud talking and moved with eyes up.

[TX03RUBI]

Take something to eat and tea bags. They can't cook and make instant tea.

But the area is CLEAN and beautiful

You ain’t lying. The food there is absolutely terrible. I spent a ton of money trying to find something decent to eat and wouldn’t willingly pay $20 for the food I did eat much less $200+ that each meal cost.

[Huntingfool]

The cool thing that hasn’t been mentioned is the drive itself from Calgary all the way to Jasper is about a pretty a drive as you’ll ever take whether you do it in one day or 5. Every inch of it is an adventure waiting to happen. Some gigantic elk along that road and they will be pretty much frown out but still in velvet in June. They will just stand there and drive right up to them. This is especially true in Banff National park.

when we drove from Banff to Jasper it was spectacular - followed the river for miles and got to see a pack of wild wolves walking along the river - amazing drive

[Quackerbox]

I always like seeing other folks pictures of places Ive been.