Banff City Guide
Banff or Canmore: Where to Base the Trip | Banff City Guide
Banff or Canmore for your base? Compare costs, transit, parking and atmosphere to pick the right town for your Banff trip.
Read guide →Guides: the decisions behind a Banff trip
The comparisons and honest verdicts that no attraction page owns: which lake deserves the morning, whether the gondola or the hike is the better hour, booking lead times, and how the town works without a car.
Banff Without a Car: Roam, Shuttles, What Works
Visiting Banff without a car is doable. See the Roam Transit routes, fares and shuttles that cover the gondola, hot springs, lakes and canyon.
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Is the Columbia Icefield Worth It? An Honest Guide
Weigh the drive, the cost and the crowds against the glacier itself and decide if the Columbia Icefield belongs on your Banff trip. Honest advice inside.
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Sulphur Mountain Hike or Gondola: Banff Gondola vs Hike
Compare the Sulphur Mountain hike and the Banff Gondola for time, cost, effort and views. Pick your way up the ridge, or do one of each.
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How Far Ahead to Book Banff: Booking Windows by Product
How far in advance to book Banff hotels, the Moraine Lake shuttle, the gondola, the cruise and winter trips, with the exact dates reservations open. Plan ahead.
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Lake Louise vs Moraine Lake: Which to Visit First
Lake Louise vs Moraine Lake compared: access, shuttles, crowds and cost. Plan your Banff lake day with our honest verdict and booking tips.
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