Hidden Ridge Resort – Best Hotel in Banff National Park?

Looking for a Banff hotel that’s family-friendly, animal-friendly, and in a great location?  Hidden Ridge Resort in Banff National Park seems to have all of the right stuff to make your Canadian Rockies vacation great.

Now, I’m the type of …

Beautiful Photos of Winter in Banff National Park

Last post, I focused on useful videos showing that winter in Banff National Park is a while lot of awesomeness.

This time, I show some of the most beautiful photos of winter in Banff National Park I could find.

These …

Wintertime in Banff National Park – videos

Wintertime in Banff National Park is more than just amazing skiing. Many are surprised at just how much there is to do in Banff during winter.

This selection of videos taken by videographers and casual travelers shows the wonders that …

Photo: Highline Trail near Lake Louise, Banff National Park

This, this here is the place to be standing.

Banff National Park’s famous hotel Chateau Lake Louise is at least an hour or two hike away.

This picture is looking in the direction of a cup of tea at the …

Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park

Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park is about 10km from Banff townsite and is adjacent to the larger Lake Minnewanka.

Two Jack Lake is on the Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive loop and is a pleasant place to bring a …

Canadian Rockies Itinerary Tips for the Jasper Tramway and Banff Gondola

This tip is for you if you are planning to visit Jasper National Park or Banff National Park – or anywhere in the Rockies with a tramway or gondola ride to the top of a mountain.

My advice is to …

A Visit to the Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre in Banff National Park

I stopped by the Banff Upper Hot Springs mid-afternoon on a warm summer day.  The parking lot was packed and it was probably a 30-minute wait to get in!  Having gone the day before in the early morning (no lines, …

Make time for the Icefield Parkway during your Canadian Rockies vacation

Mountains along the Icefield Parkway

The Icefield Parkway is the scenic highway connecting Banff National Park with Jasper National Park.

And as far as scenic roadways go, the Icefield Parkway is tops.  You’ll never have a long drive that is so enjoyable. Seriously – unless …

Free Desktop Wallpaper: Banff National Park

Banff National Park desktop wallpaper

I took this photo on the way from the town of Banff to Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park.

It is a simple picture showing the grass, trees, mountains and sky.  I have a print of it on my wall …

Skiing, Snowboarding, and Tubing during Mt Norquay Ski Resort’s 85th Season in Banff National Park

Mt Norquay is one of the 3 ski resorts in Banff National Park and this 2010-2011 winter season marks its 85th anniversary as a Banff ski resort.

Mt Norquay has 28 runs and enough lifts to get you up the …