The Parker Ridge Trail Banff, Alberta As fit as I like to claim myself to be, there is just no way I can do every hike in Banff within a year. Even Steven Seagal in his many peak years would struggle. Sure, if I have to review a five star hotel in Canmore or divulge [...]

Marmot Basin Ski Area. Banff, Alberta. We here at the Canadian Rockies office take every opportunity during the long ski season to get out onto the slopes so we can share our vast knowledge with you. However, sometimes, with all the activities at our front door, it is just impossible to get onto all the [...]

Hiking Waterton National Park Waterton National Park, Alberta Crypt Lake Trail, Waterton Park Distance: 17.2 km / 10.7 minutes (return) Time: 6 – 8 hours (plan a full day) Elevation Gain: 700 m / 2297′ Waterton National Park is proud home to some of the Rockies’ great treks. For an awe-inspiring full day hike, take [...]

So you have arrived in Banff, you have emptied your bags in your hotel room; you have eaten the complimentary chocolate and requested more. You have two great weeks of activities ahead of you so there is no need to rush into anything. Why not get rid of those traveling knots in your back by [...]

Moraine Lake is not the kind of place to let rain interfere in its unique beauty. Aside from meaning I had to carry a few extra provisions on my hike, the damp spring weather hindered us not. Moraine Lake is a glacially fed lake in Banff National Park, 14km outside the village of Lake Louise [...]

The best way to find out about a new place is by asking a local. When talking about Banff, they don’t come much more local than the Banff Park Ranger. I have spent time in some of Banff’s best accommodations, partaken in the most exciting adventures and drank some of its finest beer to excess. [...]

It wouldn’t be the first time that this proposal has been made but once again the idea of bringing bison back to Banff has been brought to the table.

If you should find yourself face to face with a cougar, here are a few Banff Ranger recommendations

A local cougar affectionately named Doug has caused a bit of a stir around Banff recently after he caused the closure of Cascade Ponds after the successful hunt of an elk.

Here is a list of some of the best and how to go about organizing your summer’s activities.