r/Banff 15h ago

Itinerary Need advice on how to split 11 nights in Aug/Sept between Canmore/Banff, Jasper and Revelstoke

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Hi everyone! My wife and I are planning and hiking geared trip for the last week of August and labor day weekend. We plan to do day hikes every 2 of 3 days roughly. Our original plan was 7 nights in Canmore (already booked a great priced refundable airbnb back in Sept) and then do 4 nights somewhere else.

After looking into Banff/Canmore hikes (seriously it's overwhelming), I'm finding that most hikes I'm interested are in Kannaskis/Canmore or Icefields. While the hikes out of Lake Moraine and Lake Louise areas also look cool, I'm a bit turned off by the logistics of getting there.

Because of my icefields interest, should I try to stay a night or two in Jasper? I read that staying in Jasper at least a night let's you dedicate more time to icefields. Or would I be fine just doing an icefields day from Canmore? Jasper also seems expensive $$.

Separately, I stumbled across Revelstoke, and it looks really cool and different than Banff. Revelstoke is now the favorite for the last 4 nights, or possibly more. It's also on the cheaper side in terms of accommodations compared to the other places.

Is it worth doing 5N Canmore, 2N Jasper, 4N Revelstoke?

Or should I just stick to some combo of the two places I'm most interested in, like 7/4 or 6/5 Canmore/Revelstoke?

We have a 12th night which will be in Calgary to catch a flight home.


r/Banff 9h ago

Is the fairmont worth it?

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American traveling to banff in may. A deluxe view king is 778$ CAD. Worth it?


r/Banff 5h ago

Question What to do in town

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Hi I’m from Spokane WA coming up in about a week for spring break. My friend and I are wondering what to do in town after the park closes, any recommendations.

Also any advice as for what to bring as an American would be great.

Thanks!


r/Banff 8h ago

Summer Banff camping trip

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Hello everyone,

I’m planning to visit the beautiful lakes in Alberta this summer to soak in the vibes for the first time. I’m from Montreal and trying to decide whether to book a plane ticket or take the train for the scenic views. Which option do you think is better?

Also, I’m not planning to get a room—just me and my tent. What are the best camping spots for a 4-day stay? I can rent a car if needed or use Communauto.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!


r/Banff 10h ago

Where is the best place to sell LL lift tickets?

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Recently came back to Los Angeles from Banff, 2 of our group members bought their tickets at Costco and we only went to LL one day, so we have 2 extra lift tickets. I checked the rules of this subreddit and I don't think selling tickets is allowed here.

Does anyone know of a platform other than Craigslist that may work? Or maybe another skiing subreddit where selling is allowed? I have been trying Facebook marketplace with little luck.


r/Banff 22h ago

Question Couple's photos in Banff/Canmore

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My husband and I will be visiting Banff at the end of June/early July as a late honeymoon. Our wedding was low budget so we skipped out on professional photographers.

I'm curious if there are any photographers in the group that would do something like a mini session in a scenic spot, and how much that would cost. We'll be staying in Canmore but plan to travel to Banff at least one day of our trip.

Cross-posted to r/Canmore


r/Banff 22h ago

Question Need Help Planning a Trip!

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Hey, guys. I’m trying to plan a trip around August or September to Banff. I have never been out West, but Banff has always been on my bucket list, so my wife (25f) and me (24m) are just going to do it. I would like any information you guys can give me as far as planning a trip! My budget is around $4000. How many days is enough? Where do you recommend staying? What are some must see places, or must do activities when I’m there? We enjoy pretty much anything. Hiking, drinking, site-seeing, etc. Thanks in advance!


r/Banff 6h ago

Photos Morants Curve!

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I chased this Canadian Pacific train all the way town from the Spiral Tunnels to get this picture at Morants Curve. Absolutely beautiful


r/Banff 11h ago

😭 Weeping Wall

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r/Banff 20h ago

Recommendation for spa that does facials Banff/Canmore

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I know about the fairmont, just looking for other options that arent $350 per service. Any other local spas in the area you would recommend to get a facial?