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@susanwhite5825 Жыл бұрын
New rules say you MUST take a bus to Lake Louise and Morraine Lake. No longer allowing parking. Thanks for all your great videos!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! I would be sure to research the rules before visiting.
@WhySoSeriously101 Жыл бұрын
Not entirely true, I visited last week in an RV. There is limited parking next to lake Louise and a few small car parks along the road leading up to lake Louise. The road to moraine lake is permanently closed so you’ll either need to walk down to the lake which is roughly 12km round trip or get the bus, I’d recommend getting the park and ride bus anyway (next to the lake Louise gondola) as the parking is a nightmare and the traffic conductors are useless! The bus was $8 and stopped off at both lakes and ran every 15minutes
@chrisnewel47326 ай бұрын
Too bad you didn't know you can drive and park at Lake Louise! No new rules for Lake Louise. Very clear on the Visting the Lakes website by Parks Canada. You can't take your vehicle to Morriane Lake.
@chrisnewel47326 ай бұрын
Not accurate. The "new rules" are only for Morriane Lake, you can still drive to and park at Lake Louise. Although parking is very limited. @@TravelTipsbyLaurie
@TravelTipsbyLaurie6 ай бұрын
Thanks!@@chrisnewel4732
@dawnmcelligott1334 Жыл бұрын
Banff is my backyard…so glad you were able to experience our majestic mountains. It’s a magical place to visit anytime of the year! 😊🇨🇦
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Magical is a great way to describe those Canadian Rockies! I would love to take a train!
@Cdnl4927 Жыл бұрын
Mine too! Ha ha. This is cool. I'll save to watch later.
@noorreadz10168 күн бұрын
We are going in first week of Sep so excited. Thank you for sharing this
@charlenesims2089 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard of this place but it looks beautiful and peaceful. I wouldn’t mind going there
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Took me 50 years before I visited Banff!
@lauriesteinhauser8768 Жыл бұрын
We enjoyed Banff and Lake Louise on a RV trip about 15 years ago. Breathtaking scenery. While enjoying a cocktail on the patio at the Fairmont Hotel we called home to our 18 year old son who was staying home for the first time. First words out of his mouth were “I have bad news for you!). He had crashed our car going to the grocery store. Needless to say it put a damper into that awesome day but nobody got hurt and my sister was able to help him out until we got home. What a trip!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Oh my word! Haha 18 year old sons! We let ours stay by himself one night this past Fall and he loved it. Nowadays only guests can go in the hotel.
@tntidefan1 Жыл бұрын
We stayed at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Our room was updated and fabulous.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Oh yay that is great to know. Beautiful area! Cannot wait to return
@laurie-jeannelister10294 ай бұрын
I used to live in Lake Louise and I had to stop watching this lovely video as I just got too homesick!!
@WorkHardDreamHarder1 Жыл бұрын
Banff used to be a 3 season town but tourism is now strong year-round! Canmore is a great option for accommodations just before the gates at the National Park.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
We are going to search Canmore for lodging or right on Banff Avenue.
@graemejw Жыл бұрын
Canmore is not a hidden gem - its swamped with tourists & doesn't have the infrastructure to cope
@manonsinclairladyofblairad9675 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Calgary for 4 years and visited Banff, lake Louise, the national park, etc. It should be on everyone's bucket list. If you ski, it's great!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
I want to return to Banff ASAP! The layers of jagged mountains every where you turn🙌🏻
@manonsinclairladyofblairad9675 Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie the scenery is breathtaking!
@terrifromm5085 Жыл бұрын
My mother visited Banff and Lake Louise about 30 years ago on a bus tour and she had a fantastic time. She took pictures but told me they did not do justice to this exquisite park. I think I will visit because my father was from Canada. Thank you for all these excellent travel tips.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
It is a must see destination!
@shellydo6762 Жыл бұрын
We been there last year and we will be back this year again. What is amazing breathtaking beautiful!.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Banff is such a beautiful place to visit!
@priakumarАй бұрын
Thanku for this Laurie, bless you, btw your dance with your mom I watched on loop, cdnt see it in one go as I was teary eyed,, love from India
@suzanne8284 Жыл бұрын
Banff has been on my "list" for years! This is so helpful - thanks Laurie!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
We had wanted to visit for so long. I absolutely cannot believe I have not been.
@lissabmitchell2 ай бұрын
I am solely planning a trip to Banff just based on your beautiful photos and this video!!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie2 ай бұрын
It is a most beautiful place to visit in Canada!
@_PAIGE94 Жыл бұрын
This place looks absolutely beautiful!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
It really is!
@stevenmshawzy3 ай бұрын
Great tips, Laurie. I'll be going to Banff the 1st week of October 2024. I appreciated the work you put into helping all those who are going there as well.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie3 ай бұрын
That will be perfect timing! Fewer crowds.
@robinps52 Жыл бұрын
Banff & Lake Louise have been on my List de Bucket for quite a while but your video has moved it up several notches. Great tips as always Laurie-thanks so much!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
We enjoyed visiting. Knowing these tips will make your trip less stressful.
@karenvestergaard1571 Жыл бұрын
I am from Ontario Canada and here we call Adirondack chairs Muskoka chairs! July 2021 my daughter and I visited Banff an Jasper Alberta. Simply beautiful! I would love to go back again one day.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Us too
@wahinepaddler4 Жыл бұрын
I love how detailed you are with your videos.. I feel like you must write down all the things while you are on vacation just to keep notes on things to let us know about .. love it 🥰
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Pictures help me-and the memory of yummy food
@nickihinton5062 Жыл бұрын
We were in Banff the first of October. Beautiful place! We did a lot of the things you suggested. I highly recommend this trip!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I want to return ASAP or at least compare the seasons
@elizabeths4272 Жыл бұрын
It was really fun to watch a video about Banff, which is our backyard, from the perspective of a Texan! You had some great tips! You and your husband went at a good time, as the autumn months have the least number of tourists and most years the temperatures are cool and the hiking trails still dry. With three ski resorts within the park, it is also a great winter destination.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
I want to try every season or month!
@lucyalderman422 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed your trip to Banff National Park
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
The best!
@Aritul2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for these tips and the link to the park pass.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie2 ай бұрын
Have a glorious and beautiful trip!
@jungersrules Жыл бұрын
I've been twice in my lifetime. I want to go back so bad! One of my favorite things to do is take the Sulphur Mtn. gondola. Great views while on the ride, and awesome views once you get to the top.
@dkwillrn Жыл бұрын
Banff is the top of my bucket list so this is great info.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
You should go! I wish I had gone sooner. It’s easier to get to than Breckenridge
@donkiml5805 Жыл бұрын
We went to Banff in September, it is so gorgeous. Some other tips and ideas include: their are wonderful large indoor markets in Calgary. They were very fun to experience; we got a really good deal for renting a car through Delta Airlines, saving almost $1000 for 9 day trip; Calgary, Canmore and Banff had great restaurants that served gluten free, this can sometimes be difficult to find when you travel; I previously commented about how I had my collapsible hiking poles confiscated by Canada TSA, they are not allowed in carry-on luggage in Canada. US will allow, but Canada does not. Wonderful place to visit, would highly recommend. A late Happy anniversary to you Laurie.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
I am still so angry about that for you! I hope to take my mom and mil.
@XXTERIA Жыл бұрын
Hi
@kevinjones5560 Жыл бұрын
My son spent his honeymoon there and stayed on Lake Louise. It was amazing. They stayed at the Chateau Fairmont on Lake Louise and it was about $1000 a night but well worth it. Two story rooms and a view from the bedroom of the Lake.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Yes so nice! But like I said no AC in most rooms just so people know before they go. Such a treat!
@kevinjones5560 Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie They went in late October in 2021 and it was very pleasant. Cool but not much snow and not “cold.” They even had their own concierge on their floor.
@judywelday7557 Жыл бұрын
What a great video, put this location on our bucket list!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
You should!
@thecleaningteacher638 Жыл бұрын
Banff is on my bucket list! I love your videos…your teaching background shines through. I’m also a teacher. ☺️
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thanks. Took us 50 years to finally visit Banff.
@Icriedtoday2 ай бұрын
I’m from Houston too. Never was a better missionary for Banff than myself. Been there about 10-11 times.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie2 ай бұрын
I LOVE it and am debating another trip soon. It's so hot here.
@eddierobles21377 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video . Very important tips . Planning to visit Banff this year
@melissamalone1817 Жыл бұрын
I visited this gorgeous area in the nineties and loved it Yes the Beautiful Banff Hotel had old small and outdated rooms even then so I can't imagine now Chateau Lake Louise was one of my all time favorite hotels. We did the hike up to the "tea house" along the side of the lake louise I want to take my teenagers there soon
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Oh wow that hike! I researched it.
@elliejellie22 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This is a must see for me. I will save to my watch later list.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
It’s been on our list. So much to research before you go.
@jeffgorham8819 Жыл бұрын
We went to Banff National Park about nine Septembers ago (this was the year they had the bad spring floods). It was one of our best trips ever, and you're right -- it's hard *not* to take a good photo there. Besides the places we went to, we also crossed over the continental divide into BC to go to Echo Lake. It's a small lake, but has the same charm as the other lakes. We had a wonderful lunch one day at the old train station at Lake Louise.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Take me back! What a great visit.
@chrisallen2005 Жыл бұрын
Emerald Lake?
@jeffgorham8819 Жыл бұрын
@@chrisallen2005 It's in Yoho National Park, which is adjacent to Banff NP.
@chrisallen2005 Жыл бұрын
@@jeffgorham8819 True.
@tinas4946 Жыл бұрын
Great trip review. I love when you trip reviews. They are so informative.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@epp Жыл бұрын
You make such wonderful informative videos!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@kathrynhelm4176 Жыл бұрын
Hey Laurie, great info on Banff. It’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit. Maybe one of these days I’ll get there. 🥰
@andresalgadomarques Жыл бұрын
Beautiful locations and pictures! Missed this kind of videos from you! Longtime subscriber! 👍
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Hi, in the next year I will have more availability to do these. Did you see this video because you searched, or was it a suggestion?
@andresalgadomarques Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie because it was a suggestion, and because I regularly check your channel to see if there are new videos 👍
@tliliedahl7002 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being so accurate in all your details! Living so close to Banff we see so much inaccurate information being posted from visitors. There is so much to see and do. Hopefully next time you come you can travel the Icefield Parkway to Jasper too.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
I hope to visit Banff with my mom and mother-in-law. Would love to take a train!
@paddyanne2024 Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie The train from Calgary to Vancouver (Rocky Mountaineer) is a highly rate train trip. Hope you try it one day!!
@deniselanglois6193 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks from Florida
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@KhurshidsChannel5 ай бұрын
Very Informative video. Thank you for sharing.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie5 ай бұрын
So nice of you!
@stacymcintyre1796 Жыл бұрын
@traveltipsbylaurie This is perfect timing! My husband and I are going later this year--thank you for making this vidoe!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
It will be magical! Hope these tips help.
@mothmagic1 Жыл бұрын
I love that view along Banff Avenue. I took a photo of that view except that mine was in the snow as opposed to the summer one the holiday brochures use.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Ahhh I would love to return to Banff!
@mothmagic1 Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie likewise. It's such a beautiful place and the locals are so welcoming that if it wasn't for the accent you could easily imagine yourself to be in the original Banff
@annaburch3200 Жыл бұрын
We've GOT to get there one of these days! One thing we have to clarify with people (as someone who lives near the Cascade MountainS), is that Cascade Mountain (singular) is part of the Canadian Rockies. That confuses people. 😆 Anyway, gorgeous photos!! Great tips!!
@teresabradley Жыл бұрын
We ate at Lupo! It was OUTSTANDING! Delicious food and the best moscato wine I’ve ever had!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Oh my word let’s meet there for dinner tonight! Wasn’t it divine?
@teresabradley Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes...outstanding! I loved Banff...would go back there again!
@jodipetry542811 ай бұрын
We’re just 2 weeks back from Banff and Lake Louise. Unfortunately the wildfires impacted most of our photos. We stayed at the Dorothy at the N end of Banff ave in part because it had AC and parking outside the room. In Lake Louise, we stayed at the Chateau adjacent Deer Lodge for 1/4 the $ but comfortable. No AC though. We booked a Moraine Lake Bus shuttle for $70/person for 7:30 am to find the lake fogged in and unable to view from the rock pile. A hike to the waterfall gave us a glimpse though. This video helped us plan! Thanks
@TravelTipsbyLaurie11 ай бұрын
Ahhhh the frustrations of weather. Did it feel wonderful or was it hot? I am glad these tips helped you know what to do in Banff National Park.
@Tips4_Trips Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks. 👍
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bettybywater7860 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great vid on Banff, AB. I live in Calgary. There's lots to see in the Rockies and hopefully some day you'll return and do the Icefields pkway to Jasper. I just discovered your Travel Tips this week and have been trying to catch up on trends and new packing accessories. We haven't traveled since fall of 2019. You've stirred the travel bug in me and I'm wanting to pull out all my gear and start packing. Look forward to learning more tips and hacks before we head to the South Pacific in the fall. Thanks for your great videos.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Ooh Canada to South Pacific will be a nice change! I hope to return to Banff this Fall.
@mjor6406 Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Go April so you can see snow capped mountains and the park is not that busy. Banff NP looks nicer in the winter.
@stinkygraykitty6808 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Super helpful, appreciate all the good info. Soooo different from TX lol.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! And different from the Colorado Rockies too even though they’re the same range.
@debrabalawajder2617 Жыл бұрын
Very informative! Thank you! Hoping to go in June 2024. 👍
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Have fun! It’ll be beautiful
@andresalgadomarques Жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm going on the Rocky Mountaineer at the end of August/ early September and I'll be going to Banff and Lake Louise as well, and staying at the Château 😁 So excited with my trip! Can't wait! I'll then continue to Calgary, then Toronto, Montréal, Vermont and Quebec city 👍
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Eeeek it will be magical!
@andresalgadomarques Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you, I'm sure it will and I look forward to it! Love your channel, by the way ❤️
@cj9667 Жыл бұрын
Banff is on our bucket list. Not sure if we want to fly into Calgary and drive or take the train from Vancouver! Now you’ve rekindled the fire!
@tedn6855 Жыл бұрын
There is no passenger train.
@cj9667 Жыл бұрын
@@tedn6855 Rocky Mountaineer Train?
@tedn6855 Жыл бұрын
@cj9667 several thousand dollars for a train bus package. The train goes to jasper and the rest is a bus. For a tenth of the price you can arrange your own transport.
@cj9667 Жыл бұрын
@@tedn6855 great info..thanks
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
I heard that the train trip was beautiful and that the food was wonderful!
@yakarobed Жыл бұрын
We visited Banff and surrounding areas the last week of September, 2022. I specifically chose that time of year because I wanted it cold! Who knew there was going to be a heat wave? 😂 The locals all seemed so happy that it was warm! I left warm in Texas. I wanted cold! Thankfully, all of our hotels had a/c. I do hope to return to Banff again in the future. It was our favorite area and wished we had more time there.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Yes, it was perfect when we were there the first of October.
@kenbrown2808 Жыл бұрын
it has literally been over 30 years since I've been up into canada. when I was young, we made multiple trips to Vancouver and Victoria. my parents have been thinking of driving the trans canada highway. if we made the trip, we'd likely run up from visiting my MIL in Montana.
@suesrnka86754 ай бұрын
Laurie, I love all of your videos and find them so helpful. We are planning a trip to Banff in September 2024. Did you ever make the video of "What to Pack for your trip to Banff?" Also wondering if you stayed right in Banff or somewhere else? We are looking at Canmore.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie4 ай бұрын
Hi, I did not make it but we stayed at The Dorothy on the main drag. I would stay farther up that street so you can walk to more of the restaurants etc.
@suesrnka86754 ай бұрын
Thank You!
@TalliesbyDee Жыл бұрын
Banff is on my "to see" travel list. :)
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Took me 50 years!
@karenfairbairn3185 Жыл бұрын
Thank you fantastic information
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@fionafrazer8820 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it so much. I think you would find the food in Quebec City as good, if not better, than Banff!! Canadian Thanksgiving is the same weekend as Columbus Day in case anyone is wondering about the closing dates.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Yes so lovely! And I’ve heard the food in Calgary is excellent too. We are foodies!
@brendalucas1632 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@eplourde4634 Жыл бұрын
I invite you to visit Quebec province. Quebec city, especially. If you were surprised with the gourmet side of Calgary and Banff, you'll get a warm insight of North American themed french cuisine with a je-ne-sais-quoi that Quebec people will offer you! Nice videos by the way. :)
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Ooh, would love to visit! So many areas-and we are foodies! Thank you!
@SnowySpiritRuby Жыл бұрын
That overpass is super cool!! Togwotee has quite a few underpasses for wildlife, but I've never seen an overpass for wildlife before. For anyone looking for product links, they're in the description.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
I totally agree! So animal friendly!
@SnowySpiritRuby Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Are there are fences along the sides of the overpass itself so that the animals can't fall into the road, or not (i.e. they just figure that the animals are smart enough to stay away from the edges)? Couldn't quite tell from the photo.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
@@SnowySpiritRuby I did not see any.
@SnowySpiritRuby Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Cool - those animals must pick it up pretty quickly; I guess it would be similar to them instinctively staying away from the edge of a cliff. Just curious, since I've never seen wildlife overpasses before.
@jaylarsen6487 Жыл бұрын
Yes there are fences along the road so they can only cross at the animal overpasses, there are a few of them within the park. They don’t have them all the way to Banff from Calgary though
@joanndumont1344 Жыл бұрын
If you didn't drive from Banff to Jasper on the Icefield Parkway, you missed Peyto lake and the best views.
@XXTERIA Жыл бұрын
Hi 😊
@tonisams69027 ай бұрын
Thank you! I plan to vacation here for my 70th birthday in 2025.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie7 ай бұрын
It is absolutely beautiful!
@trentthai7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful info on visiting Banff National Park. We will visit Banff in March this year. Just one question to ask, is this pass to Banff National park includes visiting Lake Louise or must I buy a separate pass for Lake Louise?
@Icriedtoday7 ай бұрын
Someone has probably already posted this, but you can drive into Banff without a park pass however, you are not allowed to stop anywhere and you must drive through.
@snapchick Жыл бұрын
Got confused as Banff has mountain called Cascade Mountain but it is in the Rockies, not the Cascades.
@matssundin129229 күн бұрын
We are in Canmore right now. Any helpful tips i can use while im here?? Thanks
@XXTERIA Жыл бұрын
Hi good morning my friend
@maryalicebowers8636 Жыл бұрын
My husband and I are planning a trip to Banff and Jasper National Parks for our 25th Anniversary. We are finalizing our dates. Is September a good time?
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
It’s so beautiful then! They can have lots of mosquitos in the summer. But so can Houston
@barbb Жыл бұрын
Sept is good, less people than the "peak holiday time". Enjoy your visit. Happy Anniversary
@dianemcadam2773 Жыл бұрын
Hi I have a question- travelling from Canada to Grand Caymans for 10 days . Am I allowed to carry on an “ over the counter “ sleeping aide, unopened but contains 96 tablets. From BC ….and yes Banff is stunning!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Hi you sure can. Tsa does not need to see them.
@douglashersey8159 Жыл бұрын
you only need to purchase a park pass if you are stopping in Banff townsite, a park pass is not needed if just driving thru on your way to the coast
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this huge tip!
@serkanister3620 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe you didn't mention how expensive Banf is, great video tho
@icedteamama176 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! We’re going to visit Banff late March. Should we drive ourselves to the lakes?
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
I would.
@zebralove2840 Жыл бұрын
I'm confused about the fact that your hotel room was very warm but the pictures show people wearing hats and jackets. Does the temp vary that much or was it unusually warm a few days?
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
I know! We were surprised at that. It was just this hotel. There were 2 fans in the closet.
@JoeEngstrom21 сағат бұрын
Can you recommend a quality travel/purse size umbrella? Thank you!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie8 сағат бұрын
Oh yes: amzn.to/4fV7L5s
@lucyalderman422 Жыл бұрын
The Canadian Thanksgiving is the same as the American Columbus holiday
@StephaniesBestLife Жыл бұрын
We live within a 7 hour drive of Banff and will be heading there mid-May for 4 nights. Thanks for the tips. Trying to decide where to stay that is central to everything. (Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine lake - I know a big spread) Thoughts?
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
We saw many places on Banff Ave where we would stay again and have plenty to walk to or leave from. We stayed at The Dorothy, and that was way at the end so I would want not that far at the end of the stree.
@CarolynHill-ol2jl Жыл бұрын
It's on my bucket list. How many days would you recommend to stay in Banff to see everything for a first time visitor?
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
3-5
@hennyflintermanvroege Жыл бұрын
Some more info on the Banff Springs Hotel: It has a ghost. The hotel was built backwards (not intentionally), so what you see is actually the back. There are also some odd things inside, e.g., there's a stairway that leads to nothing - just a wall.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
I love this type of trivia! Can you take a tour?
@hennyflintermanvroege Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I don't know.
@cassieely9150 Жыл бұрын
Hello thank you for your great suggestions and video! I’m 55 and planning to go solo to Banff this Mother’s Day for a self love trip 😊. What do you recommend for accommodation and activities. Thank you!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Ooh! I would stay on Banff Ave in the very middle!
@cassieely9150 Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you! I’m excited and can’t wait to see Banff😊
@teresamascarenas5422 Жыл бұрын
Is it the same Lupo as in NYC? Mario Batali owns the Lupo in NYC.
@akalilchau Жыл бұрын
Hello! Glad to stumble across a fellow houstonian! We are going this summer for about 3 days in banff. Do i need a national park pass for each day?
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Hi, we did that. But look at the link I listed in the paragraph below the video of you do not find the answer. You’ve gotta make an account and everything. Just don’t wait until the last minute.
@truhunk1 Жыл бұрын
Just to clarify. You said it was warm at 31 degrees. I assume you mean 31 Celsius ?
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
True
@your1face1133 Жыл бұрын
What do you think is the best hotel to stay in? We are going Aug 6 and at this point have reservations at The Fairmont in Banff.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
That will be fantastic location too! Anywhere off of Banff avenue would be great too! I forgot to say that we stayed in the Dorothy motel but it’s at the very very end of Banff avenue. But it was budget friendly and super clean!
@mjor6406 Жыл бұрын
The new hotels on Banff Avenue.
@lburton874 Жыл бұрын
THis is a bit hard to watch due to some minor things. if you are not stopping in Banff you do not need a pass. The building at the end of Banff ave at 1:48 that is not a municipal building. That is a National parks Building which is federal. lake minnewanka and lake Louise can be visited via transit bus from Banff in the summer. Bow falls has a parking lot. You do not need to park at the Banff springs hotel. (I’m a almost local) my biggest “tip” is stop a Johnston’s canyon.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Yes next time we want to go to that canyon. Is it an easy walk for senior citizens?
@shivijain44544 ай бұрын
I am an immigrant in the US on F1 visa, but I have US driver license , Can I drive in Canada or will I need International Driver Permit ? Please help.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie4 ай бұрын
Hi, you should be able to. It is beautiful!
@joannkim6143Ай бұрын
When is the. Best time to go?
@TravelTipsbyLaurieАй бұрын
I loved that last 2 weeks of September and into October because fewer crowds and Fall leaves.
@chrisallen2005 Жыл бұрын
Not the municipal building. That is the Park's Administration Building. Town offices are right in town.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!
@yasmeengutierrez1191 Жыл бұрын
Did you come across any spots that would be good for a rehearsal dinner for a large group? I’m getting married in October of this year in Banff!! Currently trying to figure out where to hold rehearsal dinner!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
There was a beautiful hotel near the Banff Gondola (not the lake Louise one) that had a pretty area, the Post Hotel grounds were amazing and beside a running creek, and there was a building that was super oddly shaped that seemed cool! It will be absolutely beautiful! Have fun planning. Wherever your food is from, it’ll be fantastic!
@yasmeengutierrez1191 Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you, I can’t wait!We are actually getting married at the Banff Gondola! I’ll check out the Post Hotel grounds when I go in a few weeks! 🤍
@kwatson4357 Жыл бұрын
Here in Canada we call them Muskoka Chairs
@PamKistenmacher Жыл бұрын
The 31 degree you spoke about is Celsius, not Fahrenheit. 31C is about 88F!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
True I am American.
@deniselanglois6193 Жыл бұрын
What time of year did u go
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
First week of October
@My.Mylabear Жыл бұрын
You mentioned some things are closed near thanksgiving. We are planning to go Oct 23-30. What kinds of things are closed during that time?
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Hi, you will need to check with some restaurants you may want to visit. The Post is closed after Thanksgiving, for example.
@My.Mylabear Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie ohh okay I see now :) thanks Laurie! Can’t wait to visit as it’s our first time ☺️
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
@@My.Mylabear I would go back every summer if I could!
@My.Mylabear Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie yes, must be lovely! hopefully I’ll be able to experience summer there someday :)
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
@@My.Mylabear Oh it'll be beautiful when you're there!
@dianne3406 Жыл бұрын
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@RodSwansmad Жыл бұрын
I’m 599 Thumbs-Up 🤙 LOL 😂🤣
@dalebrownlee3843 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Banff is amazing but if you are just driving through and are not stopping to camp in the park you do not need to purchase a park pass.
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! All that we researched said we need the pass on our dashboard at all times, and we were there in Banff Town and Lake Louise for 3 days.
@paddyanne2024 Жыл бұрын
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes, that is because you stayed (ie "stopped") in the park. If you drive through, no pass is needed as the road is part of the TransCanada Highway. (Hwy #1). When you stop at a site, park at a hiking spot, or the town IN the park etc., , your pass is needed to be displayed - much like a parking ticket.
@KuldeepGhadiali Жыл бұрын
That Texas accent haha Bainf lol
@cindyleween3624 Жыл бұрын
You were told wrong about Fairmont Lake Louise!! They do have updated rooms beautiful rooms where you feel like a king and queen. You lost out !!
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
Probably because my hubby took the cheaper route lol
@cfaith59 Жыл бұрын
Tons of people there every summer… we still go tho!😂
@TravelTipsbyLaurie Жыл бұрын
We hit the jackpot by waiting until the week before their thanksgiving!