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Grizzly House is an institution in Banff. The interior looks as if it was carved from the inside of a tree, with highly varnished wooden walls hanging with a whole herd of buffalo heads. The bizarre menu specializes in expensiv... more
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Sunshine boasts "Canada's best snow," and it is one of the few resort operators that does not require snow making equipment; all the white stuff is real. Twelve lift systems bring skiers of all abilities to any of 91 runs sprea... more
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These mountainside, steaming sulfur pools are a soothing tradition for locals and visitors as they soak away their skiing and hiking aches and pains. Especially inviting in winter and on cold rainy days, the pools are open year... more
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Matt and Amber said
… in the medicinal waters of Banff Upper Hot Springs (which I had to soak in alone because Amber was pregnant… continue reading »
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The Athabasca Glacier offers an up close and personal visit to a small portion of the Columbia Icefields. A major attraction is Brewster Tour's, "Glaciers in Motion", a 9.5-hour interpretive tour of the glacier from within the... more
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Here's a truly Canadian experience! Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours offers tours led by competent guides and, of course, teams of hardy Husky Dogs on rides in the Rocky Mountains. There are a variety of tours available, ranging from 2... more
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This vast pub is a perfect place for a post-hike pint. Intimate corners, a stone fireplace and big bench seats offer the opportunity to rest your mountain-weary feet. There is a huge selection of draft beer, with plenty of impo... more
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With four faces and over 4000 acres of ski space, Lake Louise is a special place for a day on the slopes. Louise boasts 113 runs, 10 lifts and a vertical rise of almost 1000 meters. There are four lodges, a ski and snowboard sc... more
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A caribou head mounted on the wall above a 40-year-old Japanese rice wine bottle greets patrons at the "Stump". Part frontier saloon, part Tex-Mex restaurant, and mostly a resting place for old matchbooks, bottles, Mexican part... more
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Banff National Park, the world's third largest national park, is flocked by tourists throughout the year. Valleys, mountains, glaciers, meadows, rivers and forests, the park attracts tourists for all these reasons. It is a wond... more
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Banff Travel Experiences
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What was it like in Lake Louise?
It’s a Saturday afternoon at work and I was heading to Lake Louise with Steele once I get off work. I checked my phone and there were 15... Continue reading »
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Glacier tidbits - by Steph
A paddle on Lake Louise gave us a awesome view we’ve seen many times in paintings and photographs, but never in real life, let alone in a... Continue reading »
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Moose Tour - Banff
Alrighty - So we left Shuswap Lake early the next morning and hitched our way to Banff (minus the thumb out...and the fact that we had a... Continue reading »
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Banff National Park
After we arrived in Calgary airport we took a bus to Banff. it took about 90 mins which was more than enough in the high temperatures!! C... Continue reading »
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All Sunshine and happiness
Each resort we visit has a legendary skier and in Sunshine Village it is Trapper Terry. The 91-year-old Saskatchewan is not only still sk... Continue reading »
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Popular Banff Hotels
- Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge
- The Fairmont Banff Springs
- BOW VIEW LODGE
- Fox Hotel And Suites
- The Juniper
- Charlton's Cedar Court
- Buffalo Mountain Lodge
- Banff Park Lodge
- Tunnel Mountain Resort
- Mount Royal Hotel
