Our Favorite Week of Van Life Ever | LAKE LOUISE VLOG

[@RScotNscale]

HI Great updates. Just a friendly suggestion get the bear spray in a position where you can reach it right way not in your back pack. It is amazing how quickly things happen when one happens to encounter a bear on the trail and its is closer than it should be and still heading in your direction.

[@joansmith2974]

Yes, find or improvise a hip holster for your bear spray, and practice quickly accessing & using it according to the instructions. A bear can slide out of the bushes right in front of you with no warning but his stink. They graze on berries at their peak right now. He might be just as surprised as you!

[@joelwhitlock5583]

i definitely agree you need to be able to get to it before a bare reaches your when it is charging!

[@pjj5824]

Heads up re bear spray - grizzlies can get aggressive fast, but that being said, if they’re in the distance just either leave or wait for them to - black bears are usually only aggressive if there are cubs around - the trails up around Louise are well marked if there’s a bear in the area as well as what species is usually indicated as well. My rule of thumb is, I don’t hike a trail with a bear warning - lots of people do, it’s just not that fun if you’re constantly watching for yogi and boo boo, you’re surrounded by tons of fantastic trails, just pick another one. This time of year Helen Lake / Dolomite pass is spectacular with wildflowers- absolutely breathtaking and you’ll meet a ton of cheeky marmots on that trail.

[@RocklandPaul]

Both of you do such a great job travelling our great country of Canada. You are so fortunate to see the sites and attractions that many Canadians never get to see throughout their lives. The Canadian Rockies are spectacular! Enjoy and keep sharing such great content. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@robertyoung_jr941]

I’m 51 seen almost all your videos. Started watching with my wife before she passed away in December 2020 and I enjoyed this one I think more then any. Most are ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ this was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank You for sharing a little of your journey we call life.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Aw, thank you so much! You just made our day!! 😊💚

[@hapnewsom9217]

Cold plunges (once you get used to actually doing them) are pretty invigorating! The birds that were pestering you were Clark's Nutcrackers...commonly called "Camp robbers" they wil fly right down and take crumbs from your fingers! What good fortune finding a place to stay within the park (and your budget!)! Looking forward to your continued journey westward! Being a resident of Washington, British Columbia is more familiar to me and so incredibly beautiful...wait till you get to the coast!!

[@Joel_Matrix]

The best maple syrup is in/from Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦.

[@corysvanlife]

I am so glad you decided to do the plunge!! That is so awesome 😃 It’s amazing how beautiful everything looks up there!!! Awesome video as always!! Oh and CONGRATS on 40k!!! I’m so happy for you guys!!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much Cory!!! We were so close to not doing it - but I’m really glad we did! 😄

[@laurenm8561]

This was an amazing trip. Natalie I could see how you connected with that sled dog, what a sweet soul. The birds were pretty funny. So glad you did the plunge, those are the things you will always remember. Thanks for taking us along 💞

[@ShellysNest]

What a fun video! The pancakes looked delicious, and what a way to pre-plunge!! Natalie, we are so glad you got to see family in Canada! That is so cool! The tea house looked like an amazing experience! Y'all are finding some really cool things to do in Banff! Enjoy being known as the"polar plunge". That's not a title we will compete with 😁😂🤣❤️🐢

[@OldTechNerd]

Aside from the incredible scenery and beautifully casual way you narrate I wanted to comment on your video editing (which a lot of people don't realize how much work is involved ) You do an amazing job at piecing the clips together in a very fluid and enjoyable style. Great job at the lesser appreciated aspect of vlogging. Love your journey.

[@samydamico9843]

Once again you’ve introduced us to a beautiful place! You are great ambassadors for Canada and especially Banff. I honestly didn’t know about Banff, but now it is definitely on my bucket list of places to visit! ❤

[@JimmyandNatalie]

That’s awesome, we’re honored to be able to share our experiences with you! Banff really is incredible! 😄💚🏔️

[@dani_mack]

As a native Vermonter, I cannot believe you've never had real maple syrup.😄 Glad you like it! Lake Louise is so gorgeous. That's crazy that you had family there while you were. The tea house is so cool!

[@mobot3d15]

Just a friendly reminder.. You could make it to the Pacific ocean in less than 12 hours and experience the most amazing views of your life driving through the Rockies. So nuch to do and see in BC and you can still go south from here just as easily. You will forever regret not making it to BC. I love your channel I hope you keep heading west to the coast. If you need any tips or anything at all I'm here to help

[@alaskanight940]

Thanks! I had 100% faith in you two taking the plunge. Never been to Banff, but it seems (almost) as beautiful as Alaska. Actually kind of similar. Happy trails pancakers. 😊

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Aww thanks for having faith!! It helps a lot once we promise it out loud, then we can’t go back on it! So glad we did it! 😄 And we would absolutely love Alaska! 💚

[@annchapman8495]

I just love how you two show us what you love to eat during your travels, I think it's great to show people what is delicious to eat thanks. You should put blue berries in your pancakes they are so good.

[@mjor6406]

Go to Highway 93 south to Radium, Invermere Lake, Panorama, Fairmont, Kimberly, Fernie etc. You can make the loop and head back to Crowsnest, Alberta then up to Longview then Highway 40 Kananaskis and then to Canmore and Banff. Good for a 2 week visit.

[@peterrowellranson8649]

Lovely 🌹 awesome what views thanks for sharing Pete cape town south Africa looking forward to seeing you soon 🎉

[@jimrichards7014]

The Tea House brought back so many memories. 30 or so years ago I was working with the Geological Survey, the tea house was our 1/2 point to the base of Mt. Peto. Did a summer of bio stratigraphy work and hiked that every day for six weeks straight.

[@PaulBauck]

You have hit many of our favorite spots in the area. You've kindled many great memories. Keep that bear spray handy!

[@jordan390a]

Don't miss Takakkaw Falls just inside B.C. in Yoho NP about 1 hour from Lake Louise...it's beautiful and a nice easy hike. You will find a couple of scenic lookouts on the way...! P.S.... Quebec Maple Syrup is the best...!

[@donnawarmouth9329]

Wow you guys are spoiling us with all of these beautiful sites. Thanks for sharing

[@NanT.00]

I lived up at Lake Louise and loved it. Every weekend we did something.

[@loritownsend1759]

Lake Louise is beautiful but I agree that moraine lake is the most beautiful!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@cameronpickard7456]

the beauty of alberta is unmatched

[@iamfaithfullyhis]

Fabulous views! Thanks! 💦

[@barbsexton2003]

Thank you for showing Banff oh, it's been a long time since I have been there. It's absolutely beautiful. Another pretty sight you probably didn't get to see, when there's a storm over Lake Louise. Watching the sky light up with the lightning is beautiful.

[@lanad5764]

I am so jealous you were at Moraine Lake. It is my favorite place in the world 😌

[@harryradfordphoto]

Welcome to our province guys .. hope you make along to Edmonton Alberta ❤🇨🇦❤️

[@SpikeRess]

Did you miss Lake O'Hara? One of the most famous paintings by John Singer Sargent was of Lake O'Hara. It's just over 1 hour drive from Lake Louise.

[@sparksw9dkb187]

Thank you for the marvelous video. It brought back wonderful memories of when my wife and I honeymooned at Lake Louise in 1985.

[@martinjjnoagenda5536]

Very nice to see those beautiful lakes again with their magical colors. I visited Lake Louise and Moraine Lake about thirty years ago with a rental car. I may only have seen about 5 other people in total. It's crazy to see so many tourists there now with everything that comes with it. It spoils the magic a bit. I also think that hotel was a lot smaller back then.

[@monicahiatt]

When you get to British Columbia check out Kootenay Lake. Its long and beautiful. In Creston visitthe Kokanee brewery. Then drive to Crawford Bay, (stop and see the glass house made from empty embalming fluid bottles) and visit the local artisans; forge ceramics, glass and even the Harry Potter broom makers. Then take the free ferry across the lake. Maybe drive 15 mins North to Ainsworth Hotspings and relax inside the warm cave. Next drive South to historic Nelson. Have a wonderful time exploring all the beautiful places.

[@joansmith2974]

So glad you are enjoying where I am happy to live. I am glad you are considering the mountain road to Jasper!

[@camwoolnough7441]

The 2 birds you had bugging you are called Whiskey Jacks here (camp robbers i think in the states) they are super smart, not afraid of much and will steal your food the second you are not watching. I lived in Canmore, wife lived in Banff and you are in the most incredible place to see Canada's crown jewel!! great watching you videos!! keep it up!

[@houstontexas4658]

Look at all the fun y'all are having...very cool! Your excitement is contagious, thanks for letting us tag along. 🤠

[@tedpreston4155]

Hobbits like second breakfasts too, I recall! I think Merry and PIppin used the slang: secondsies! Thank you so much for taking us along with you to Banff! For twenty years, my wife has wanted to go back to Banff and show it me for the first time. She lived nearby there before moving to Denver and meeting me. Banff looks just magnificent in your footage! I really enjoy our time together when you guys post new videos! Bravo! 🙂

[@stevemac5117]

Great video. I think bear bells are just like dinner bells for bears LOL. Jimmy did an awesome job flipping the pancakes. Glad you got to try some of our great Canadian Maple Syrup. Thanks for sharing.

[@lisapridmore9746]

Oh WOW! That was breath taking! Beautiful. Can't wait till next video to see what's next. Thanks for sharing ✌

[@harrisonchevy4452]

Thanks 🙏 guys for Lake Louise video. Like you I think the second Lake, most isolated, was the most beautiful 🤩. What a great video, thanks so much.

[@Iam1869]

You two are the best...scenic footage is amazing...just a pleasure to watch your videos...and hiking to the out of the way places for tea and the such...safe travels 👍

[@TerryX2Explore]

Hello Jimmy & Natalie! We are soon to be hitting the road in our van so we are excitd to meet fellow vanlifers! We are looking forward to sharing our vanlife adventures and following other vanlife adventures as well! Wow, what a gorgeous place to explore - thanks for sharing! 💙Terry and Terri

[@uscameloptics]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@tammycruz8189]

Love you guys.. stay safe

[@johnparker2441]

Super to see you enjoyed Banff. My daughter got married on the shores of Moraine Lake 2 1/2 years ago.

[@TammyGardner-b8l]

Just visited Banff for the first time in June, and I live in B.C.!!! Happy to see you enjoying my beautiful country ❤

[@lifeisgoodafter60]

Great job!! You guys have the best energy and selflessly share the camera. My wife and I loving staying caught up. We were in Lake Louise in our sprinter. No crowds and no bigs but SUPER cold.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

That sounds awesome! I'll take cold weather over bugs any day! Thanks so much for following our journey!

[@RedRockMaintenance]

Lake Louise is amazing. I have been there many times and my brother worked at the hotel. I have stayed in there a few times. Need to go back some time.

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Wow. The views were spectacular!!! I've always heard that the bear spray should be worn in the front of your body, so you can get it immediately without wondering which side pocket its in......or fumbling......❤

[@BobBohner4851]

If it weren’t for you I’d never see this part of CA. thanks so much. Beautiful.

[@o0Theresa0o]

Yay! You did the hike I recommended (don't know if it was because of my recommendation or not, but excited for you nonetheless).

[@seekingjoynow1722]

Great video. The pancake incident tells made me laugh. That place is fantastic.😊

[@mikemanjo2458]

Hey Sweet Friends! Banff is so pretty and your videography is amazing. Thanks so much for bringing us along. I agree with you the 2nd lake was prettier than Louise. The TeaHouse was such a cool thing to do. Y'all are building the best memories together! So much love from SC❤🙏 Can't wait for next week!

[@maryhight6030]

Beautiful video❤

[@DWViking-c6n]

I’m loving your journey through Canada! Not sure if on your radar but before you leave Alberta you really need to spend some time hiking in Kananaskis (not far from Banff) and then Waterton National Park (in the corner of Alberta bordering Montana and B.C.). If you get to Waterton, need to hike the Crypt Lake trail, one of the top 10 hikes in Canada!

[@poges]

Great video guys. Loved seeing the beautiful scenery at lake louise and moraine lake. I haven't been the since I was a kid. Too long.

[@heidiagner5091]

Great video as usual. I’m pretty sure those were Canada jays that wanted you to feed them. We called them camp robbers because, like all jays, they are pretty unafraid of us humans and would come into our camp to steal any food that might have inadvertently been left around. Again thanks for putting out this wonderful content.

[@robertgrey5993]

They’re also called whiskey jacks.

[@dhawkr.3678]

We will now skip a US Nat'l Park just to see Banff now. Thanks for the fun video as always.

[@snow_job]

If it's in your budget you should try going to The Grizzly House restaurant. It's a fondue restaurant (you cook your own food in hot oil or on a very hot rock) that has quite the history. In the 1970's it was a swingers restaurant and to this day there are still rotary dial telephones at each table. Way back then you could spot a couple at another table that interested you and you could anonymously call their table and see if they were "about it" lol. It's not that way anymore, but the phones are still at each table. It would make for an interesting segment in a video albeit a bit pricey. Great to hear you're staying in the area for a month. You'll get to see everything.

[@brentwoodbay]

Funny I watch this video today as our daughter and family are camping in Banff right now and our grandson had a swim in Two Jack Lake, but he stayed in for quite a while! Yes Moraine Lake is gorgeous, especially from the top of the moraine, from where it got its name! Great video you guys!

[@gwenrowe2721]

Such wonderful memories! Thank You both for sharing. Stay Safe!

[@paulp792]

One nice way to see the hotel - book lunch in the restaurant there. They have a restaurant with giant windows overlooking Lake Louise. You’re able to park at the hotel underground so you don’t have to worry about parking lot spaces… lunch can be done relatively inexpensive, and the view is really great. Also let’s you look around the hotel a bit. Also please carry your bear spray on your hip. Brown bears can be so aggressive and between that and the panic, you might struggle to get to your bear spray in time.

[@shawnjames99]

Cliff jumping at horseshoe lake up by Jasper 🤙🏾

[@williamleo5681]

Great photography. Watching two very happy people is very enjoyable. Thank you. Bill.

[@MJ-fb2zq]

I loved that hike. So nice to see it again. Thx for yr vlog.

[@mikeanderson6522]

Good video. Love the hudge pancakes 🥞.

[@coach_tomines]

I enjoy your Van life Chronicles, from an American perspective. I've never been to the Canadian Rockies so now I know where to go. Your vids are awesome.

[@gloriajoseph7031]

Thanks for hike and tea. I enjoyed it.

[@mariahorsfield76]

Beautiful lake ❤ nice flip on your pancakes Jimmie ❤ see u next week. ❤

[@sharonoldham4374]

I enjoyed your hike to Tea House. Wishing I was going to the Tea House. It had a great cabin vibe to it.

[@dylanpage2519]

"Do you think he's real??" The Bear: 🤪🤪🤪 LMAO! This video made me so happy! I'm so glad you're enjoying your time here in Western Canada!

[@olliekane6463]

😅😂great I loved it when Jimmy flipped the huge pancake!!!!👏

[@cboyle707]

Excellent. So much fun. It almost made me want to cry. Memories in the making. Jimmy if you can learn to like tea, you can learn to love it. Nothing better when it rains. And Masala tea is so much better with plenty of milk. Hope you got some of that. This was a beautiful time. Suggestion: Shoot the same thing from different angles. That lovely lake you were on was worth seeing from all kinds of perspectives.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Morning Jimmy and Natalie happy Tuesday morning and I loved your vlogs and I hope you having amazing holidays and this was amazing video I enjoy your channel

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you so much!!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

@@JimmyandNatalie your welcome sending you hugs ❤️ 🤗

[@cherylsemrau7100]

I got to stay at Chateau Lake Louise a few times. Check the history of the hotel. Also they give tours. Also Quebec has maple syrup.

[@scottschannel1160]

I did that hike once but didn’t make it to the tea house! Was too far! But breathtaking scenery!

[@mickeymouse6894]

My New Favorite Birds This Week Is Mag Pies! Hugs!!

[@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson]

Hello friends. What a beautiful video. The scenery is just stunning. Oh I'm so glad ya'll did the plunge. Natalie this environment suits you. You are just radiant. Impressive flipping skills Jimmy. Just a quick note. Keep that bear spray where you can acess it in secs. You never know. Be careful out there. I cant wait till the next video. Hugs ❤

[@brlowe1]

Great video. My wife and I were there in 2019 and went to the same lookout up on the hill. We did not do the tea house but will next time. Love the massive pancakes. Great idea on the e-bikes to get to lake Moraine.

[@mikeellindonut2004]

Thank you for the adventure, that was awesome

[@norquay626]

I'm impressed. That's glacier melt water so it's about 3-4C, even during the summer. Have fun while you're here. Don't forget to get off the main tourist beaten path if you can. A nice long hike is up to Egypt lake if you have time

[@djpWilson]

If you are still in Banff, make sure you check out the Banff Springs Hotel. My wife and I spent our honeymoon there *cough* years ago. :)

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

What a beautiful country Canada is…we love Waterton National Park …❤from a grateful Canadian

[@pjj5824]

Moraine Lake is in the Valley of the Ten Peaks - it truly is a stunner. It’s beautiful in the fall when the larches turn. You’re in my stomping grounds! I love seeing your videos! If you get a chance to go up to Takkakaw Falls in the Yoho - about 20 minutes west of Lake Louise at the bottom of the steep hill before Field is where you turn off - actually right where you tried to camp at Kicking Horse. Just keep heading up the road to Takkakaw Falls. The Yoho Valley trail is wonderful and if you’re feeling really ambitious you could hike in on the Iceline Trail to Twin Falls and the Tea House (the trail head is at Whiskey jack Hostel) and come out on the Yoho Valley trail. Spectacular hike, not for the faint of heart but worth it.

[@TheJerrytaylor]

Glad your dream trip is going well.

[@rhoever]

Another great video. The two of you are so fun to watch on this journey. And kudos to you on the plunge. I’ve been to Lake Louise many times because my sister lives in Banff, but I’ve never gotten up the nerve to jump in Lake Louise.

[@timcampbell6008]

Camp at Mount Robson in BC about 45 minutes from Jasper

[@justinehart8242]

Love the way Jimmy decided to eat his pancake!

[@alannachristie6495]

You guys are the sweetest, funniest, most awesomous sweethearts ever! ❤😂😊

[@53221carvel]

Next trip take in Banff to Jasper. See Athabasca Falls Columbia ice fields Maline canyon and Maline lake as well as other sights. Well worth the trip.

[@mylifejourney74]

I enjoy your videos. I'm in BC and have never been to Alberta. I hope that after my van repairs, I can hit Alberta and enjoy it as well.

[@rikscarpino6299]

Love your channel

[@careymeek9450]

Congrats on 40k subscribers! Keep it fun for you

[@shannonyeatman53]

Pancakes are best slathered in butter, then add the maple syrup ❤️yumm

[@rkw2917]

I worked at LL several years in the 80s Never regretted it Been for short swims in the summer and skating on the lake in the winter

[@teresaoneill7954]

You all are making me want to visit Banff again.

[@Shoulders65]

Awesome Place. Now I need to plan a trip to the Banff area. Thanks. You two are AWESOME!!

[@ostrichfun2115]

Hi You's !! We saw your channel about a month ago; subscribed shortly after. I'm pretty sure you two maybe the only vlog traveling West side Canada we follow. Ya know, cuz we live here eh. It's really enjoyable following your adventure(s). The enjoyment really makes us grateful and proud to call Western Canada ( for us Vancouver area ) home. The vlog is so well produced. In line with other favorites like Lisa and Josh, One Pack Wonders, 2 Passports One Dream, etc. We see 100k happening fast for you two. You're both so natural in front of a camera. Hey, thanks and happy safe travels! Mike and Betty ( :

[@deborahhymer9315]

Try pats of butter on the pancake along with the maple syrup.

[@Axemetal]

Hey guys! I lived in Banff for a few years. One of my favourite hikes was up Cascade mountain. There is this amphitheatre near the top and it has a beautiful view of the mountain formations and Banff at the top. If I could suggest one thing it would be that hike.

[@colleenstott3002]

You met the whiskey Jack also known as camp robbers at the tea house. They are very entertaining but watch your food and snacks or it might go missing!

[@kenf4903]

Loved it! Thanks