Tag: Banff
Cruising on Lake Minnewanka
Our first afternoon in Banff, we headed to Lake Minnewanka for a boat cruise. We thought a guided tour would be a good way to get our bearings on the area & learn a little bit about the history & geography. After missing our scheduled boat cruise by just a few minutes, the folks at…
Banff and Lake Louise Gondolas
We’ve already established that I’m an adventure wuss, seeking out thrills when I travel & then being terrified when I do. See the problem is that I’m afraid of falling, so that things like observation decks in skyscrapers are okay (unlikely the building wall will fall down) things like ski lifts, gondolas & small planes…
Hiking in Banff
One of the best things about any national park are the seemingly endless miles of hiking trails & Banff National Park is no different. While we didn’t get to do a ton of hiking while we were there (must. go. back!), we went on two easily accessible hikes that area easy to fit in a…
Good Eats in Banff
Banff has always been a tourist town. Founded in the 1880s after the first transcontinental railroad stretched through the nearby Bow Valley, this popular resort town is home to numerous shops, restaurants & the ultra-popular Banff Gondola & the Banff Upper Hot Springs. I fell in love with downtown Banff, while B was a little…
Banff National Park
In the United States, we’re lucky to have an extensive National Park System which works hard to preserve our nation’s priceless natural resources. Luckily, Canada’s park service (known as Parks Canada) does an equally good job of protecting Canada’s most wow-worthy natural wonders. Banff National Park is no exception. Perhaps one of the best known…
Hotel Review: Rimrock Resort; Banff, Canada
The first thing you notice about the Rimrock Resort Hotel is the view. Driving up the long, winding mountain road to reach the resort, the view is largely hidden by the tall thin pine trees which line both sides of the road. Suddenly, the resort opens up before you. It looks simple from the front…
