Canadian Rockies / Banff / Jasper / Yoho

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It’s actually in British Columbia, so it’s often not listed on “places to visit in Alberta” lists. But it’s equally, if not more, beautiful than its neighbors. Eat breakfast at one of the Bear Paw Bakeries:A delicious bakery with excellent coffee. Try the white raspberry scones.

Rent a canoe to explore Moraine Lake: The colorful kayaks make for the perfect pictures so why not ride on one of them? Lake Louise station was used for the station scenes in the film 'Dr Zhivago'. The lake itself is up in the mountains, Bald Hills: (Challenging, 13.2 kilometers) As one of the most popular full-day Jasper hikes, Bald Hills is an amazing and challenging trail that will bring you up to some of those drop-dead gorgeous views you see in the postcards. This summit hike is one of the best hikes you can do in the park, and we highly recommend it if you’re up for the challenge.

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After lunch, you’ll drive ~1 hour down the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) to Canmore. At first, you might think you’re in the wrong place, with flat farmlands for miles.

Depending on your schedule, you’ll be hungry eventually, and if you need a great stop for breakfast or lunch, I strongly recommend Communitea. It’s a little coffeeshop/cafe hybrid with delicious, healthy dishes and a cute, colorful atmosphere.Nestled in between Banff and Lake Louise, Bow Valley Parkway is known for its famous trail, the Johnston Canyon Trail. The parkway is closed from March 1st to June 25th between 8 pm and 8 am. To protect the wildlife, a time restriction was put in place. All businesses are still open and can be accessed from Trans-Canada Highway and the Castle Junction Exit. Lake Louise Accommodation From Whistler tothe Okanagan it’s a 400 km/5 hour drive via the Pacific Coastal Mountains and the rolling hills and valleys of the Okanagan. You will continue North East on Highway 99. Lake Louise Village marks the start of the Icefields Parkway (93N). This is the main drag connecting Lake Louise and Jasper and it is where you will be spending your next two days. Although we cannot know what's your plan, we assume you'll visit at least one of the locations down below Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel– You’ve probably seen photos of the Fairmont Banff Springs all over the internet. If you’re looking for luxury and history all in one place, the Banff Springs Hotel is a fantastic landing spot for you. Situated in the scenic Bow Valley, the hotel boasts several restaurants, a spa, and several amenities for actual guests. However, if you just want to take a look, head there for a leisurely lunch in one of their dining spots.

Pillows: Pillows can take a lot of room, so I recommend buying an inflatable one. The one I have linked, is super comfy. >Buy The Comfy Inflatable Pillow Day 7 is all about exploring Jasper by foot! ( Do you like how I’ve left a whole day in every destination on this itinerary for hiking? Yeah…I kind of like hiking…) There are several hikes in Jasper for hikers of all levels, from “never hiked before” beginners to experienced mountaineers. You can learn everything about the incredible Icefields Parkway with this brilliant smartphone audio tour between Lake Louise and Jasper.Some hikes are pretty hard, so you might want to consider using trekking poles to help with your stability and prevent knee pain.