Author Topic: Banff and Jasper Master Thread (Read 116617 times)

YudiG · « **on:** February 20, 2011, 03:47:56 PM »

Perhaps we can start a master thread for Banff....can anyone recommend activities, hotels etc as I began the task of planning a holiday?

Thanks!

how · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2011, 04:23:37 PM »

Rimrock and Fairmont are the nicest in Banff. There is another Fairmont in Lake Louise which is 40 minutes away. You can also stay in hotels in Canmore which is about a half hour away from Banff.

horeini · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2011, 06:06:42 PM »

i personally stayed at fairmont was not at all impressed view from hotel room is limited because windows are very small rooms are stuffy and small basically you paying for location

kivabb · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2011, 08:28:51 PM »

We stayed at the http://www.beckerschalets.com/ many years back. Was nice and in the middle a Icefields Parkway. Many cabins have kitchens as well.

eliteflyer · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2011, 09:06:45 PM »

Not sure what your budget is, but KMRtours has been running summers up at the fairmont for several years now. A few years ago, they even did a pesach there.

kmrtours.com

YudiG · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2011, 01:28:57 AM »

I'm looking for post pesach 2 days..thanks everyone keep the tips coming! what is good to do there activities wise?

AsherO · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2011, 01:48:02 AM »

Quote from: YudiG on February 21, 2011, 01:28:57 AM

I'm looking for post pesach 2 days..thanks everyone keep the tips coming! what is good to do there activities wise?

Just go see the mountains, it's breathtaking, one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.

how · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2011, 07:17:25 AM »

Quote from: AsherO on February 21, 2011, 01:48:02 AM

Just go see the mountains, it's breathtaking, one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.

+1

Wherever you go the view is breathtaking. For a start lake Louise, lake moraine, Ice fields, Gondola at Banff, Bow lake, Takkawa falls, Lake minnawanka loop.
How long r u staying? It will be very cold there right after pesach

AsherO · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:44:32 AM »

Quote from: how on February 21, 2011, 07:17:25 AM

+1

Wherever you go the view is breathtaking. For a start lake Louise, lake moraine, Ice fields, Gondola at Banff, Bow lake, Takkawa falls, Lake minnawanka loop.

I recognize most of those names, but I didn't remember them on my own, thanks for listing them.

I heard Jasper (another state park north of Banff) is even more beautiful. Since it's even further off the beaten path, fewer tourists get there.

MLM · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2011, 03:46:47 PM »

In Banff we stayed at rim rock it was gorgeous. It was ten years ago so I can't tell u what it is today. In Jasper we stayed at Fairmont it wasn't as fancy but very scenic huge grounds etc. We did cave rappeling abd glacier climbing and also scenic drives. Was an extremely memorable trip!

how · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2011, 08:09:53 AM »

The ice fields are in Jasper. They are about 2 1/2 hours from banff but the drive is well worth it with breathtaking scenery along the way. (and bears and other wildlife). if you want to saty in jasper there is a fairmont there too a little past the ice fields. (The main sites are near banff. jasper is more quiet natural beauty.)
The Rimrock is still beautiful. and a little cheaper then fairmont. (unless you used the friend and family rate 2 years ago!!!)

aarony · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2011, 04:58:22 PM »

Check out these gypsy guides, they are absolutely the best self tour guides for driving the canadian rockies.

http://www.gypsyguide.com/canada/index.php

also, don't forget to stop at Peyto Lake, the photos i took there are the ones i was able to blow up and hang on my wall - people don't believe that it is real - the color of the lake is fascinating.

how · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2011, 05:17:17 PM »

Quote from: aarony on February 22, 2011, 04:58:22 PM

Check out these gypsy guides, they are absolutely the best self tour guides for driving the canadian rockies.

http://www.gypsyguide.com/canada/index.php

also, don't forget to stop at Peyto Lake, the photos i took there are the ones i was able to blow up and hang on my wall - people don't believe that it is real - the color of the lake is fascinating.

+10
Peyto Lake is gorgeous. the color comes from rock particles of melting glaciers. fascinating! But once you snap your picture and take in the view your on your way!

tuki046 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:26:54 PM »

Where is the best place to stay when visiting all these places? Banff? Or lake louise itself?

how · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2011, 01:16:07 PM »

Usually Banff. Lake louise has nothing there besides the beautiful lake

Bp · « **Reply #15 on:** June 02, 2011, 12:04:21 AM »

anyone have any experience going to the rockies with little kids??
am i going to be in over my head? any advice or opinions on this?

yissie · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2011, 10:21:24 AM »

Should work okay considering lack of night life in that region anyway!

rukiddingme · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2011, 11:13:46 AM »

Quote from: Bp on June 02, 2011, 12:04:21 AM

anyone have any experience going to the rockies with little kids??
am i going to be in over my head? any advice or opinions on this?

We're hoping for a trip to Banff this summer without the kids. I don't know about your little kids, but mine would not do well driving a few hours into the ice fields or Jasper, hiking and then driving back.

We're going to VT or NH with the kids - there's more variety that they can appreciate in addition to the natural beauty.

Bp · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2011, 09:11:44 PM »

Quote from: rukiddingme on June 02, 2011, 11:13:46 AM

We're hoping for a trip to Banff this summer without the kids. I don't know about your little kids, but mine would not do well driving a few hours into the ice fields or Jasper, hiking and then driving back.

We're going to VT or NH with the kids - there's more variety that they can appreciate in addition to the natural beauty.

Quote from: yissie on June 02, 2011, 10:21:24 AM

Should work okay considering lack of night life in that region anyway!

Thanks for the responses.

So the only issue would be the distance from place to place? how about the actual places is there a lot of walking and climbing
to do? or is it easy to access with kids?

yissie · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2011, 09:56:33 PM »

Most vistas and attractions can be accessed , however there are basic ways to take in the views, and more aggressive hiking, horseback ways to see the views. the latter would be difficult with small children

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