10 MUST SEE Hiking & Photography Spots in Banff National Park 🇨🇦 Travel Vlog 37

[@ArtWeThereYet]

What is your FAVORITE stop in this video? 🗺

[@burninoutloud]

Favorite spot? That's a tough one. I always like less crowded areas best.

[@phinehasfenne]

I agree less is best!

[@BJ_PLATZ]

Beehive with the amazing turquoise water!

[@canxplorer]

Moraine Lake, Lake Louis, and Peyto Lake!

[@Frederic38360]

Can't really tell you what is my favorite stop. I never been to Canada and it is difficult to choice. As an amateur photographer, I want to do all. In Canada, you have so many beautiful places.

[@blessed8703]

Moraine Lake hands down. Most beautiful lake in the world.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

It is certainly right up there with the beauties of the world, isn't it?!

[@terryomalley1974]

Your cinematography and narration are by far the best of any travel channel on KZbin! It really makes me realize how blessed by nature we in Canada are. You guys really do your research beforehand. Also, i really dig the Partridge Family-style converted schoolbus! 😅 very retro 70's!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you SO MUCH for this kind comment! It means a lot. We are investing all our time and efforts into the channel, so it means a lot when all that work is appreciated!

[@bobshot18]

I have to say you both are the best I’ve seen when it comes to travel videos on KZbin. Love your work. ❤

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Wow, thank you! Cheers! Hope you enjoy the latest video and all that's on deck!

[@totalwalker]

Keep doing the great work, this world needs more of it !!!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you!!

[@GupshupCookingvlog]

Wow stunning nature view beautiful park lovely atmosphere thank you for great sharing have a good day take care 💖👌

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hey! So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for tuning in!!

[@ervinslens]

Opening shots and narration are epic, what a brilliant piece of cinematography! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Aw, that's an awesome compliment. Thank you!

[@katiekg13]

I'm going to Banff for the first time next month and this video has me bursting with excitement. The production value of this (and I'm sure all the rest of your videos) is top notch and I truly appreciate all the historical information you plug about the area! Keep up the great work!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you, thank you!! Have fun on your trip - you are going to LOVE it!

[@terryzanger7152]

Thank you for your wonderfull perspective. It is lovely. I grew up in the Alberta Rockies when we almost never met another soul while wondering those ramparts. Now 50 years later i realize to really return i need a time machine. Lots of thanks from Yukon

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Well, the beautiful thing is that the crowds really do stick to the beaten path. The moment you break away from the most popular spots, you get the landscape all to yourself once more :)

[@JolieSalas-z8g]

Beautiful work !. Moraine Lake hands down. Most beautiful lake in the world..

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Agreed!

[@philipyuen3978]

Very nice 4K video and I loved the cleanest windshield possible on any video, professional or pro-summer. I really enjoy your post and I know it took much patience and hours. Thank you for your hard labors.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you SO MUCH for appreciating that! Both the long hours and clean windshield!! 😊 We actually focus a bit on that - cleaning both sides before ever filming. And yes, these videos take all of our time, so thank you for appreciating them! 🙏

[@LenaTerry-f7j]

Keep doing the great work, this world needs more of it !!!. Moraine Lake hands down. Most beautiful lake in the world..

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you for these kind words and encouragement! And yes, we agree!! Moraine Lake is just stunning!

[@BrodyYYC]

Videos like this remind me to always be grateful I live so close to Banff.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh goodness, you are lucky if you live near there!!

[@RaeLaframboise]

Great stuff Gord & Guylaine. Brings back so many memories. I lived in Banff for 10 years, working at the Hospital. You were born when I lived there!!!

[@richcox]

I hiked Johnston canyon once in February. The ice formations are incredible

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh wow!! That must have been incredible!

[@Geovea-Travel]

Hello Jose & Cora. What an AMAZING VIDEO! Thanks so much and look forward to the next one! 😊 Kirk

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hey Kirk! Thank you SO MUCH for this kind note. Sending a wave!

[@healerondemand3464]

I traveled a lot of the U.S. especially during the begging of the Demic. I wanted to go to Alaska and Canada but couldn’t. This video makes me want to try again. Good job.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

You got this! Alaska and Canada will be here waiting for you when the time is right :)

[@hiroshiaoki3737]

That was breath taking. Thanks for your hard work!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eaglemini]

Really like the pace and narration of this video.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much, we work really hard on these, so it means a lot to get feedback like this :)

[@gordonquickstad]

The work you do to show us these spectacular scenes and stories is recognized and greatly enjoyed!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you very much!

[@burninoutloud]

Amazing 😮 what a great promo for "Get outside!!". I need to head west 😮

[@ArtWeThereYet]

You should get a little van when you retire, Dave, and go to all these places! You will LOOOOOOOOOOOVE them all!!!!

[@Selkirkwater]

Favourite stop. Castle Mountain lookout. There was a fire lookout cabin, I was the lookout; many years ago. Was called Mount Eisenhower at that time.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh wow, that must have been amazing to be the lookout there! Incredible!

[@alfredodejuan390]

Really a must see place.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Absolutely! An amazing part of the world!

[@zipawaytravel]

The Hector Lake Trail seems very nice. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shewasnumber1]

Great job narrating! Your voice is so clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Wow, thank you!

[@tedrzepski3789]

Delightful . Thanks for sharing your trip. Never heard of a "Bear horn".

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Glad you enjoyed it! The ‘bear horn’ is what we call the little air horn we carry with us on hikes ☺️

[@seeyinng]

Thank you for your beautiful videos, photographs, recommendation and narration. You 2 are the best and this is by far the best vlog on Banff National Park...thank you ! Beautiful work.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Wow, thank you!

[@kevinhraibi7960]

From my lounge in Sydney I followed you and seen Canada and Alaska most amazing landscape thanks to you

[@ArtWeThereYet]

What an awesome comment to receive. We're so happy you're on the trip with us, Kevin!

[@Arsenal64]

Simply amazing! I visited Bann and Jasper in 2014! Want to go there again! Simply stunning!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

It really is!

[@mariamajid3668]

Enjoyed every bit of it, the drives, the hikes , the sketch, the photography!!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hurray! Thank you for watching!

[@jeffzac]

Saw your video in my KZbin suggestion feed and glad I watched it. Love your story telling, video creation and photography of your adventures! I live near Banff and enjoyed seeing Banff from your views as a tourist. Sometimes I forget what beauty I have access too. Look forward to watching more of your adventures videos!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Welcome aboard! So happy you’re on the adventure with us! Yes, it’s easy to get used to the place you live and not experience it the way visitors do. We both feel that way about our respective hometowns, and why we both enjoyed giving each other ‘tours’ of our homelands (Jose for me in Nicaragua, and me for him in Wisconsin). You see with a whole new set of eyes!

[@edwardmiller6353]

Amazing video and informative commentary!! Thank you!!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@beyoncefraylevlog9123]

Nice video my friend. I love all of your videos. This is probably one of the best video I've ever encountered on KZbin. Interesting information and explanation, it was very informative and nice cinematography. Thank you for sharing and have a nice day!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much. What a kind compliment!

[@NadiaDakroub]

Excellent channel, great content. Teachers should be using you in science and geography class.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Wow, thanks! That’s such an awesome compliment! Wait til you see the video coming out this Sunday 😊😊😊 Amazing stuff to learn about the Kenai peninsula in Alaska!!

[@philipyuen3978]

Plus, thank you for the script writer, too. Amazing post and wonderful KZbinrs.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you kindly!

[@Dyrgas]

A good video, came up on my home screen. Beautiful place. it is why I moved here 17 years ago and I am still discovering new places. you definitely did a fantastic job

[@ArtWeThereYet]

That’s a huge compliment especially coming from a local! Thank you!

[@sherrills.2332]

Beautiful voice and articulate! TY!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you kindly!

[@CerraEquus]

Thanks for all the insights in the photographs :) I enjoy all the nature scenes :)

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hurray! So happy you enjoyed it Christian!

[@traceymariemontgomery2137]

Wow UNBELIEVABLE VIEWS STUNNNNNNNING ❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Right?! Banff is just AWESOME!

[@ramonag8496]

Absolutely stunning. 😍

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Yeah!!! Banff is hard to beat!

[@homergee57]

Not need to watch other video just watch all you two Art We There Yet VIDEO ? She got a clear voice easy to understand and smile you take best pictures Great job THANKS We did the CRMNP three time want to go back soon not much hiker any more 76 years body can't handed any more like young age Vail and many more Beautiful mountains in us please keep up with your good work

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much 😀

[@phinehasfenne]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing! Every place was my favorite! 👍👍👍

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Kindred souls! Every place was our favorite too! So happy you enjoyed the video!

[@BJ_PLATZ]

Thank you for such amazing inspiration!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you for watching!

[@maureencabrera7029]

OMG. love your narration, story telling, very informative, cinematography, your voice. smart as I noticed for the lady and the gentleman. one of the best I've seen thus far re BANFF/JASPER. amazing! you both are gifted. and also an artists. Genius in what you both do. so glad to encounter your vlogs. May you prosper more in your life.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us with such beautiful and encouraging comment. We wish you all the best in the world!😊

[@maureencabrera7029]

Amen..

[@bedarbakht5915]

THIS. IS. BUTIFUL.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

We agree!!! So happy you enjoyed the video!

[@juzoff]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on YT recently about Canadian Rockies! Outstanding job! Interesting statement about the biking to the Lake Moraine. I heard that even bicyclists are not allowed . Walking or shuttles only. 🤔

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh wow, they changed the rules since we made video then. That’s good to know! We’ll put a card in there to let folks know. Thank you for letting us know about that!

[@juzoff]

@@ArtWeThereYet I honestly cannot confirm if that is true. So much of controversial information is circulating. According to the website the bike rides are still welcomed but some of the recent visitors claim the opposite.

[@larryfreeman7979]

i know 100% that my son biked up to Lake Morraine in July of this year (2023)

[@mrsquishyboots]

Went to this awesome town in 1995. I was 11. We stopped on the side of the road and watch a bear have a stand off with a pack of wolves. I bought a small stuffed polar bear. My niece still has that bear.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

WOW!! What an amazing experience! That is a forever-memory for sure!

[@theroamertravelchannel]

Wow and wow. New subscriber here. So glad to see this and find your Channel. It seems like I'm with you all the way on your trip. I hardly blink for the whole 37 minutes and 32 seconds. Hahaha. So wonderful scenery. You guys are great. God bless and more travel and videos in the future.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Awesome! Thank you! What a kind compliment!

[@thiantran2769]

Magnifique!Thanks so much!❤❤

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thanks for watching!

[@hsahn1234]

I got stumbled upon this video clip and have become a fan of you guys. Thank you for packing in a boat load of information with easy and relaxed explanation. Videos look awesome!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Welcome aboard! Happy you found us 😊

[@Imranfeta-R7]

This is by far the best Banff video there is I came across your video just after visiting the iconic Banff but will for sure go back! Thank you so much for sharing your videos! You should go to Kosovo! 💜

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Awesome compliment. Thank you!

[@terra6941]

Great information and wonderful filming!! I enjoy your explanations of everything you do. Thank you!! I’m going solo starting Monday…your info was so helpful.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh hurray, enjoy your trip! I'm so happy our video was helpful :)

[@zamba9069]

Muchas gracias por toda la info !!!! Very usefull tips I´m visiting Banf and Jasper next week Thanks for doing such a good video

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oooh, have fun!! You will LOVE it!!

[@mako88sb]

Excellent video. Never been to Hector Lake so that was interesting to see. Not a fan of wading across rivers anymore so not likely I’ll ever make that hike. Loved the part about Plains of the 6 Glaciers. We did that hike about 8 years ago. Definitely a favourite of mine. Btw, there’s a book titled Poo With a View by Gavin Boutet that you might find interesting. Some gorgeous pictures and a topic that’s not so well known.

[@harshwalia6625]

Very beautiful video packed with valuable information! Love your videos ❤

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much!

[@johnnykananaskis335]

The washout on the Castle Mountain Trail was from big floods in 2013. It actually washed out the TransCanada highway near Canmore.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Holy cow! The power of water…

[@percymcnabb4746]

thank you for sharing, beautiful

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AcidGlow]

What a nice place to hike! 🌄

[@ArtWeThereYet]

It really is!

[@katebeck609]

You’re the best of pictures & narrative.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Aw that's very kind. Thank you!

[@michaelvanwell4689]

Great Videos, we are going to follow your traces in 2 weeks. Greetings from Germany...

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much! Enjoy your visit to Banff!

[@inprogress8832]

i LOVE your videos! I love your descriptions your songs must be so beautifully written considering your narration is so nice!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Aw, thank you so much!!!!

[@LiveInnerCity]

thanks for this amazing vid and great narration guys!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you!!

[@Kimberly-f3p]

I like every video you guys have done I think you're an amazing couple you're going to go far I hope a lot of people can live by what you're doing in 2023 a beautiful family a beautiful experience all the way through amazing which said tranquility😮😊😊😊 may God bless you both

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your kind words☺️

[@TipsyTofuTravels]

Ahhhhhh we need to see lake Louise! We just came back from Banff and didn’t quite make it there! Next time though 😅

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Next time!

[@pnwrving9841]

nice video and helpful since I will be visiting there in about a week

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Yay! So happy the video was helpful, and enjoy your trip!!

[@tomi0618]

Wow!!!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you!

[@fredakhzari2065]

Thanks!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh my goodness, thank you!!

[@ppoletto]

Great video! Very well done and also usefull as I'm going there in late September. one question: is there anyway to know the train schedule? To know when it will come to the curve? greetings from Brazil

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much! So glad the video is helping you plan your trip. You will love it! That's a good question about the train schedule. We didn't look it up to see if there was one. Definitely worth the time if you want to see if they have one though! The thing is most of those trains are freight trains, so I'd be surprised if you could find a schedule online. The passenger trains are easier to find schedules for. But we only saw ONE passenger train there. The rest were freight trains. If you do find a schedule, share it to the comments!!!

[@dennisschwartzentruber3204]

Beautiful work !

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jackie27lin]

Beautiful shots!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@acnlelis]

I'll do my best to be by the border when you come to BR. It would be amazing to go to Serra da Capivara and then to Chapada Diamantina! Cora's geologist insights would reach the next level there and I want to see it happening ^_^

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Awwww that will be so amazing!!!

[@johanneberube6682]

Thanks a lot for sharing 💖🌹

[@JerodBeeson]

Glacial valleys = U shape. River valleys = V shape 😎

[@ArtWeThereYet]

🤘🤘Yeahhhhhh Jerod 🤘🤘 Hello fellow earth science nerd 😎🪨

[@JerodBeeson]

@@ArtWeThereYet Guilty as charged!

[@georgeguerrero3401]

You guys did an amazing job in that video. Thank you so much.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you!

[@AmazingDestinations123]

Incredible footage❤❤

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you!!

[@0320209]

Thank you so much for the photos and videos. Those are amazing.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

We are so happy you enjoyed them! Thank you for watching our channel ☺️

[@mjoltravel]

Wonderful country, amazing video. 😊😊

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you! 😃

[@Frederic38360]

Fantastic, love following your adventures

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Awesome, thank you so much for watching!☺️

[@charleswhite7612]

First time coming across your channel. Great video guys!👌🙏😉 We are heading to Banff tomorrow for the first time. Exciting!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

That’s great! Hope you have a wonderful time in Banff 🙂

[@tp-usa7416]

Just magical. I loved it. May I know what time of year this is? Thanks so much.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

So glad you loved the video! We traveled there in early September.

[@tp-usa7416]

@@ArtWeThereYet Thank you very much.

[@gururajput7420]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful

[@ArtWeThereYet]

You’re welcome 🙏 Thank you for watching!

[@phorn_khann]

Great Video 🎉

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thanks for watching

[@bandubiyanwila]

Superb 👌

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kknenglois9185]

Stunning ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you 😊

[@YourMeditationSquad]

Props for staying consistent with your uploads.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you! We've had moments where we had to stop, due to filming schedule/guest visits and the intensive nature of these kinds of productions. But we're getting better!

[@GlobalGlimpsesGazzete]

this is amazing!!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

So happy you enjoyed it!

[@rizwanrich3242]

Beautiful place I like it ❤

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thanks for watching!

[@SebastianBradberry-p1u]

amazing

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cashman5355]

I am sooooo excited! I'm coming over for my 32nd birthday - Using your videos to help me plan my shooting. Coming outside of my Region for the first time and country for the second time, Moraine Lake is by far my most sought out locations. So excited for both Banff and Jasper at the same time. Do you think it's realistic to base yourself in Banff to goto everywhere - Jasper and Banff Parks?

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hey hi, that’s awesome! Your are going to love these two parks. Banff and Jasper are huge parks so the distances between places are very long, specially if you are based in the town of Banff. If you are doing photography, sunrise and sunset times provides some of the best light for photography. You can also takes amazing photos at any time of the day but early morning and late afternoon are my favorites times to take pictures. It might be better if you can plan for the places you want to takes pictures of so you can camp nearby, that way you can spend less time traveling back and forth from Banff. Another thing to think about is that to reach some of the most beautiful places to have to hike to those places, so that will add more time to your day of travel. Hope you have a wonderful time in Banff and Jasper National parks 🙂

[@cre8tivity06]

Hello! I am also a photographer and found this video very entertaining and informational. At 52yrs old, I’m brand new to hiking. I did some hiking last summer in Sedona, AZ and loved it and now I have the hiking bug but I wanted to ask you about the Bear spray; Bear Bells and Bear Horn. Have you ever had to use any of those because a bear was nearby and if so what was that experience like? I’m all for hiking and exploring but the thought of coming across a bear is not something I would want to do lol!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

We have (knock on wood) never had to use our bear spray or the air horn. Maybe that's because the bear bell helps us give bears ample warning that we are on the trail. In all our hikes in Canada and Alaska and the lower 48, not a single time have we come across a bear on the trail. I would not let the fear of bears stop you from exploring this new found passion, but also at the same time it is very important to just have bear spray on you and use a bear bell. Know the rules for bear encounters (e.g. never run). Once you are set up with spray and a bear bell, you should feel confident to hike and enjoy the natural world. There is always a risk for bear encounters. But they are more rare than you think. Take us as an example!

[@carmenreynolds5152]

What month did you visit?? Looks amazing!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Early September - it was incredible!

[@jaretzaslow1449]

The plain of 6 glaciers trail. How long of a hike is that, there and back to the closest town.

[@keithwilson1702]

Banff has always been spectacular. Both Canada and Nicaragua speak metric though. What's a fair-in-height and a myle? *S*

[@ArtWeThereYet]

😊 Yes, we had to make a decision early on as to whether we speak in metric or not. Given that our audience is mostly in the states, we decided to stick to the American way!

[@EspyLouie]

in the spirit of John Muir - yes u-shaped from Glaciers

[@ArtWeThereYet]

You got it!

[@kehyeeken]

Great info. Flying over next week, can't wait to enjoy what u have shown. Btw your video shot this month June.? Thanks for your great info

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Awesome, we hope you enjoy your visit as much as we did! We actually shot this video in September last year.

[@AJ-bh7vm]

Is Jose related to Monte Williams, the NBA coach? They sure do look like brothers especially when both wearing glasses.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

😊Nope, but that is pretty cool!

[@salvadorcalderona.3769]

Really nice video! When did you visit Banff? What season?

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hi there! We were there at the beginning of September. It was magnificent!

[@vicephotos]

Amazing video!! Thank you for all the info! What lenses do you recommend for this trip? Do I need a 100-400, just got back from a trip to the mountains with it and it seemed to long. Maybe the spots I'll be shooting at in the Canadian Rockies are farther away? Thanks for the info.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hi there, thank you so much for watching, we are really happy you enjoyed our video on Banff. If you are shooting landscapes, like we were, I don't think you need a 100-400mm lens. Although it would be nice to have that lens in hands in case you spot some wildlife. This lens can also be great for a full moon rising behind the mountains; I bet you could get some killer shots of a moon rising in Banff with the 100-400mm lens if the conditions are right. I would recommend having a wide angle lens, 17-40mm or 16-35mm, with any of these lenses you could capture some dramatic photos around lake Louise and Moraine lake. I captured a lot of great shots with my 17-40mm lens. I also shot some great panoramic photos with my 50mm f1.4 lens, you have to do the stitching in post but the photos come out great. I also recommend the 70-200mm lens for distant shots of the mountains. Another lens I would recommend is a 24-70mm or a 24-105mm lens. I have the 24-105mm lens and this one is one of the lenses I use the most. It is versatile enough to be the one lens to bring on a long hike if you don't wanna be carrying all your gear. We hope this helps you choosing your gear, happy shooting in the Canadian Rockies!

[@MelodyHenshaw-w3o]

Neat

[@nin_thira]

Very nice video.🧡

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much 😊