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Welcome to TRAVEL BANFF CANADA, a Banff travel blog written by locals for you…

bright red paintbrush flowers in full bloom at Hilldale Meadows on the Bow Valley Parkway

Best Ways to Get to Moraine Lake in 2023

Empty Raised walking platforms along Johnston Canyon Hike

Visiting Johnston Canyon in 2023

Rock Isle Lake at Sunshine Meadows in Banff NP

Best Hikes in Banff

We are Dan and Celine Brewer, a local Canmore family who’s been exploring these mountains for decades!

We’ve created this Banff travel blog to help you plan your trip to Banff National Park and the surrounding area. We want to share our best insider tips for visiting the Canadian Rocky Mountains with you.

While our site isn’t focused on kids, we do have two kids so you can trust our family-friendly recommendations on hotels, hikes and attractions in Banff National Park.

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Need Help Planning Your Trip?

Our Banff Travel Guide has everything you need to get the MOST out of your trip to Banff!

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THINGS TO DO IN BANFF

Best Banff chairlifts & Banff gondolas comparison.

LAKE LOUISE

MORAINE LAKE

Update on Moraine Lake Parking: Parks Canada has closed the Moraine Lake Road to private vehicles in 2023. Plan ahead to make sure you don’t miss seeing Moraine Lake during your visit to Banff National Park.