Banff

The Canadian Rocky Mountains, a prominent natural wonder, stretch along the border of British Columbia and Alberta. Encompassed by Banff and Jasper National Parks, this majestic range features a diverse […]

Nestled within the Valley of the Ten Peaks in Banff National Park, Moraine Lake is a striking natural wonder. The lake’s bright blue-green waters, a result of light refracting off […]

Bow Falls, located in Banff, Canada, cascades from a 30-foot (9-meter) ledge, creating a powerful and dramatic frothy torrent. Though not exceptionally high, the falls’ strength and the surrounding natural […]

Lake Louise, a turquoise gem nestled in the Canadian Rockies, is located in Banff and offers a serene setting with mirror-like waters. Surrounded by glaciers, the lake provides a quintessential […]

Just outside of Banff, Lake Minnewanka captures the essence of a mountain lake with its crystal-clear, glacier-fed waters and a backdrop of alpine forests and imposing peaks. This scenic body […]

Nestled in Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon is carved by the vibrant, jewel-blue waters of Johnston Creek. The creek tumbles and foams as it cascades down waterfalls into serene pools […]

Yoho National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Canadian Rockies near Banff, is a place of wonder and awe. The park’s unofficial slogan, ‘rock walls and waterfalls,’ […]

The Banff Gondola, located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, offers a scenic 8-minute ascent to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, rising 2,292 feet (698 meters) above. At the […]

Nestled in the heart of Banff, Bow Lake presents a picturesque scene with its shimmering icy blue waters and the backdrop of snow-capped mountains. This natural gem is a quintessential […]

Nestled in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Peyto Lake captivates with its striking blue waters, a result of the fine rock flour silt that mixes with the glacial runoff from […]

Originating as meltwater from the Bow Glacier in Banff National Park, the Bow River transforms into a striking turquoise ribbon that meanders through the Canadian Rockies and the towns of […]

The Icefields Parkway, also known as Highway 93, stretches for 143 miles (230 kilometers) through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, from Jasper to Lake Louise. This scenic drive in […]

Early explorers named the glacier Crowfoot due to its three sections of ice resembling a crow’s foot on the mountain. Although one of the three ‘toes’ has since receded and […]

Established as Canada’s oldest national park, Banff National Park is a vast expanse of natural beauty nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The park is home to iconic landmarks such […]

In the early 20th century, the Spiral Tunnels were constructed in Yoho National Park as an ingenious solution to the steep 4.5-percent grade of Kicking Horse Pass, allowing trains to […]

Originating high in the Wapta Icefields of the Canadian Rockies, the Kicking Horse River carves its way through picturesque valleys, gorges, and steep canyons. This dynamic river is renowned for […]

The Cave and Basin National Historic Site, located in Banff National Park, holds a significant place in Canadian history. Originally discovered by First Nations, who regarded the hot springs as […]

Sulphur Mountain, named after its gushing thermal springs, stands at an impressive 8,041 feet (2,450 meters) and dominates the skyline over the town of Banff and Bow Valley. On its […]

Part of the vast Columbia Icefield that straddles the border between Alberta’s Banff and Jasper National Parks, the Athabasca Glacier is a massive, moving ice formation. Covering an area of […]

Takakkaw Falls, whose name translates to ‘it’s magnificent’ in the indigenous Cree language, cascades 1,260 feet (384 meters) down a rocky mountain, ranking among the highest waterfalls in the Canadian […]

Bubbling up from beneath the Canadian Rockies at a toasty temperature of around 102°F (39°C), Banff Upper Hot Springs have been a draw for visitors to Western Canada since the […]

Nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains near Banff, Sunshine Meadows is a natural area accessible only by hiking or via gondola and chairlift. The meadows offer expansive views of Banff […]

Step onto the Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield and envision the landscape during the last ice age. Midway along the scenic Icefields Parkway, which connects Canada’s Banff and Jasper […]

Tunnel Mountain Drive, a short scenic route just outside the town of Banff, offers access to several popular trails and viewpoints. One of its highlights is Surprise Corner, a spot […]