Trip Reports
Real stories from real travellers. Read about their Banff adventures and share your own.
Best Family Vacation Ever!
We spent a week in Banff with our two kids (ages 8 and 11) and it was the most magical trip we've ever taken. Started with an easy hike to Johnston Ca...
Powder Paradise at Sunshine Village
Came to Banff for a 5-day ski trip with buddies and it absolutely delivered. Sunshine Village had the best powder we've experienced in North America —...
Larch Season is Pure Magic
I visited Banff in late September specifically for larch season and it exceeded every expectation. The hike to Larch Valley from Moraine Lake was chal...
Solo Backpacking Adventure
Did a 4-day solo backpacking trip through the Egypt Lake area and it was transformative. Complete solitude, crystal-clear alpine lakes, and mountain s...
Romantic Anniversary Getaway
We celebrated our 10th anniversary with 4 nights at the Fairmont Banff Springs and it was pure romance. The hotel itself is stunning — like staying in...
Spring Skiing + Wildlife Combo
Visited in early March and got the best of both worlds — spring skiing conditions with bluebird days, plus incredible wildlife sightings. Lake Louise ...
A Winter Wonderland Christmas
Spent Christmas week in Banff and it was like living inside a snow globe. The town was decorated beautifully and there was fresh snow every day. We we...
Photography Trip of a Lifetime
As a landscape photographer, Banff had been on my bucket list for years. Finally made the trip and it delivered beyond imagination. Moraine Lake at su...
Quiet Fall Escape
We visited Banff in mid-October hoping to avoid crowds and we were rewarded with an incredibly peaceful experience. Many trails were nearly empty. The...
Snowshoeing & Hot Springs Bliss
Came to Banff in February for a quieter winter experience (not a big skier) and discovered snowshoeing is absolutely amazing. Rented snowshoes in town...