If you just started planning your trip to Banff, you’re in for such a treat! Banff National Park is easily one of the most beautiful places in Canada – and maybe even the world. There are so many sights to see, places to stay and things to do – any time that you can spend here is so worth it. From the iconic Lake Louise to the charming town of Banff itself, we’ll explore the …
The Boss Bear – also known as Bear 122 – is the most famous grizzly bear in Banff National Park. If you’ve spent any time in the Park, you’ve already heard about him. He’s one of the biggest, baddest and largest grizzly bears in the Park. Known for being struck by a train (twice!), fighting with his rival bear Split Lip, and even snacking on smaller black bears, the Boss has become one of most …
As of 2023, it’s no longer possible to drive the road to Moraine Lake in your own vehicle – with two exceptions. (You can drive yourself if you have a parking pass for people with disabilities, or book a night at the Moraine Lake Lodge.) Parks Canada closed the road to private vehicles because visitors were arriving as early as 4 a.m. just to get a spot at this famous lake! Parking was always at …
Bow Lake is by far one of the easiest lakes near Banff to get to. There’s no 10-minute walk up a trail like at Peyto Lake, and no shuttles to book like at Moraine Lake. It’s just a simple pull-off from Highway 93 (the Icefields Parkway.) In fact, Bow Lake and Peyto Lake are only about a 5-minute drive from each other. But the water is no less blue! Bow Lake is fed by the …
The Boss isn’t the only famous bear of Banff! With an estimated 60-65 bears frequenting this National Park, Parks Canada is familiar with many bears in the area. Parks Canada began collaring and monitoring bears in Spring 2012 under various research projects, including the Canadian Pacific Grizzly Bear Research Project and the Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project. Parks also uses remote cameras and DNA analysis to help understand grizzly bear populations in Banff, Jasper, Yoho, …
It’s that time of year again! 🥳 Mountains and Treasures wildlife and landscape calendars are hot off the press! Featuring photography from Canadian photographer Steve McLaughlin, they’re photographed, designed and printed locally here in Canmore, Alberta. These fully made in Canada calendars make perfect gifts for someone visiting Canada – or for yourself when you miss the mountains! Best of all, they have all the Canadian holidays and are printed on high quality, thick paper …