Banff National Park Off The Beaten Path

  View of the area from the hiking trail
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  • View of the area from the hiking trail
      View of the area from the hiking trail
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  • Peyto Lake
      Peyto Lake
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  • Peyto Glacier in the distance
      Peyto Glacier in the distance
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  • not stuffing his face, saving up for snowy day
      not stuffing his face, saving up for...
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  • Paved hiking trail leading to the lake
      Paved hiking trail leading to the lake
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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Banff National Park

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Hiking /Trails

Hiking /Trails, Banff National Park

 15 Reviews  The first look at the lake from a distance strikes one as a bit dark looking, even on a sunny day. Then as you get to the viewing point there is a little magic entering into the equation, especially... 

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Flowers

Flowers, Banff National Park

 28 Reviews  At the south end of Banff Avenue and just across the bridge over the Bow river, stands the Park Administration Building. Access is from Mountain Avenue and some parking is available after heading one... 

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Wildlife

Wildlife, Banff National Park

 15 Reviews  Chipmunks, much like squirrels are the entertainers of the forest but what to us is entertainment, for the chipmunk is the work of storing food for the winter. They just move so fast it appears... 

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Mountains

Mountains, Banff National Park

 5 Reviews  The tunnels are located along the TransCanada Highway (Hwy #1), a short drive west of Lake Louise, and east of Field, British Columbia (a short distance east of the turn off to Yoho Valley Road that... 

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Banff Town

Banff Town, Banff National Park

 6 Reviews  We found there to be a nice mix of reasonably priced shops along with the insanely expensive ones. We actually bought stuff at just a couple of them. Unique Canadian Alps had a lot of Tshirts and... 

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Lakes

Lakes, Banff National Park

 4 Reviews  Peyto Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in Banff National Park. As you go from lake to lake with the mountain parks, you will notice that all are incredibly coloured, but each one is a... 

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Sunshine Meadows

Sunshine Meadows, Banff National Park

 madamx Says:  This place is certainly not "off the beaten path" in the winter, otherwise known as Sunshine Ski Resort. However, what many people don't know is that there is a... 

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Burgess Shale (Yoho National Park)

Burgess Shale (Yoho National Park), Banff National Park

 madamx Says:  If you are interested in geological history and fossils, and are fairly fit, this 86th designated World UNESCO Heritage Site is for you. The Burgess Shale began... 

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A visit to Lake Minnewanka.

A visit to Lake Minnewanka., Banff National Park

 dabidc Says:  Just 15 minutes north east of Banff lies Lake Minnewanka, a man made lake that covers what was once the valley of the Bow river.Once known as the Lake of the... 

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Take the Skinheads Bowling

Take the Skinheads Bowling, Banff National Park

 madamx Says:  If you are running out of things to do, or need to let the kids blow off steam, or if it's pouring outside, a little 5 pin bowling is just the ticket.A two-lane... 

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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park

 madamx Says:  Here is a chance to escape to some peace and quiet and some air conditioning if needed, or to dump a whiny husband while you shop Banff Avenue. This place is... 

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Bow Lookout

Bow Lookout, Banff National Park

 madamx Says:  Peyto Lake is one of the most popular glacial lakes in Banff, but most people don't venture beyond the interpretive paths around the viewing point near the... 

Top 3 Hotels in Banff National Park

Banff Springs Hotel

 5 Reviews and 58 Opinions  We didn't actually stay. We spent and hour and toured the building and grounds. Yup, they offer... 

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 Peyto Lake is one of the most popular glacial lakes in Banff, but most people don't venture beyond the interpretive paths around the viewing point near the... 

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Q:  My wife and a friend are planning to spend 2 weeks hiking in the Canadian Rockies (Banff, Jasper, Kootnay, Yoho and Waterton Lake... 

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A: I don't recall the bugs being a big issue in June, unless there are alergies involved they should be OK. June is still a pretty wet time up there, the trails will be soft... 

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Banff

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 This is my most ambitious project yet on VT. Banff is such an extraordinary place that words and photos cannot hope to do justice to the magnitude of this part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. I hope... 

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CANADA'S FIRST NATIONAL PARK

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 I must admit that all my life I have had a love-hate relationship with Banff. The love started when I was very small and my parents would bundle up my brothers and I in the wee hours of the morning...... 

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under re construction please come back

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 Take time - To walk To stop To listen To picnic To dream To marvel 

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The Canadian Rockies

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 I am so fortunate to live within a 2 hour drive of the town of Banff. The country here is so beautiful. 

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BANFF NATIONAL PARK

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 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ In 1885, the Government of Canada set aside an area of 10 square miles around the Sulphur Mountain Hot Springs near Banff...... 

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