4 Days in Banff and the Canadian Rockies

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πŸ“ Banff, CanadaπŸ—“ 4 daysπŸ‘₯ Nature lovers and photographers

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4Days
12Stops
4Meal tips
About Β£130-220 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Four days in the Rockies: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway and the Banff Gondola. Book Moraine Lake shuttles and parking ahead.

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Day by day

Dramatic black and white photo of a mountain scene with a historic hotel.
1

Banff town

09:30

Banff Gondola

Views.

πŸ“ Sulphur Mountain⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~CAD 70
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13:00

Banff Upper Hot Springs

Soak.

πŸ“ Banff⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~CAD 17
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16:00

Bow Falls

Walk.

πŸ“ Banff⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDinnerCanadian Β· $$
A historic stone building nestled in the snowy landscape of Banff, Alberta, framed by mountains.
2

Lake Louise

07:00

Moraine Lake

Turquoise lake.

πŸ“ Banff⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~CAD 8 shuttle
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10:30

Lake Louise

Canoe.

πŸ“ Banff⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· ~CAD 140 canoe
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15:00

Plain of Six Glaciers

Hike.

πŸ“ Banff⏱ 4 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Take bear spray.

🍽 Where to eat

lunchTea houseCanadian Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Moraine Lake
A beautiful view of Banff Springs Hotel nestled among the mountains and trees in Banff, Alberta.
3

Icefields Parkway

08:00

Drive to Columbia Icefield

Scenic.

πŸ“ Jasper⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· ~CAD 11 park pass
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11:30

Glacier Adventure

Walk on glacier.

πŸ“ Icefield⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~CAD 90
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16:00

Peyto Lake

Viewpoint.

πŸ“ Banff⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchPacked lunchCanadian Β· $
Stunning view of Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains and clear blue sky.
4

Johnston Canyon

09:00

Johnston Canyon

Waterfalls.

πŸ“ Banff⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· Free
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13:00

Lake Minnewanka

Boat.

πŸ“ Banff⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~CAD 70
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17:00

Farewell dinner

Banff.

πŸ“ Banff⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~CAD 50
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchLunchCanadian Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 4Tickets and tours: Johnston Canyon

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereFly to Calgary and drive 1.5 hours or take the Banff Airporter.
πŸš† Getting aroundRoam buses or a car.
πŸ’· CurrencyCanadian dollar (CAD). Tipping 15-20%.
πŸ—£ LanguageEnglish.

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