Five days ago I covered Vermilion Lakes and what a fantastic area it is for an early season landscape and nature photographer visiting Banff National Park because of its’ spectacular reflections and views coupled with early season greenery in the shrubs and trees. Today, I’ll take a look at another local’s favourite, Johnson Lake, which…
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Early Spring Photography Hotspots for Banff – Vermilion Lakes
Hi everyone! It’s been a great last few days in Banff, with a nice mix of warm weather and sunny skies with a bit of cloud cover. Today is cloudy, but still has some pretty decent light hitting the mountains in the mornings and evenings. With spring comes the first itchings to get out and…
Top 5 Best Things to Do in Banff, Alberta With Kids
Whether you’re long overdue for some family bonding time, or faithfully take a family vacation each year, Banff, Alberta is a great place to plan your next family getaway. To help, we’ve compiled a quick hit list of the top five best things to do in Banff with kids—from scenic float trips down the Kananaskis River to wintertime horse-drawn sleigh rides. Read on as we cut through the clutter, highlighting only the very best things to do in Banff with kids. All that’s left for you to do is pack your family in the car and go.
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Banff, Alberta
Liz Behler CanadianRockies.net Staff Writer BANFF, ALBERTA—Canada—Your plane tickets are bought, your bags are packed, and you can’t wait to touch down in Banff, Alberta to start your Canadian Rockies vacation. But once you hit the ground, do you know what you want to do? From golfing the green to braving the rapids on the…
Best time for Flower Photography in the Canadian Rockies
I know, I know, it’s the middle of winter and already I’m here to talk about summer. But the fact is that a lot of you photographers out there are already planning your summer vacations and many of you want to know when the best times to be here in the Canadian Rockies are if…
Waterton National Park Trail Condition Report
Trail Condition Report Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012 Waterton Lakes National Park Trail Conditions Report This report is typically updated Thursday or Friday, so some conditions may no longer be entirely accurate. Urgent trail conditions, warnings and closures will be updated more often. For specific or current information, please…
Yoho National Park Trail Condition Report
Trail Condition Report Yoho National Park of Canada Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012 Trails are no longer being groomed for this season. Emerald Lake: Open water and thin ice. Please stay off the lake. Takakkaw Falls and Lake O`Hara Campgrounds are backcountry campgrounds in the winter. Wilderness Pass required. Please contact Field Visitor Centre: 250-343-6783. XyX://avalanche.pc.gc.ca/bulletin-eng.aspx?m=1&d=TODAY&r=1…
Kootenay National Park Trail Condition Report
Trail Condition Report Kootenay National Park of Canada Updated: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Trail conditions at Kootenay National Park are typical for this time of year. Watch out for ice, especially at higher elevations. Use caution when skiing or snowshoeing in these areas. Check avalanche reports regularly. XyX://avalanche.pc.gc.ca/bulletin-eng.aspx?m=1&d=TODAY&r=1 Radium Hot Springs – Sinclair Pass Area…
Jasper National Park Trail Condition Report
Trail Condition Report Jasper National Park of Canada Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012 Here in the Canadian Rockies we’re seeing longer days but still lots of snow at elevation. In the valley we have a mix of snow, ice, slush, and puddles, depending on the time of day.We appreciate any trail reports.A wolf warning is still in place on…
Banff National Park Trail Condition Report
Trail Condition Report Banff National Park of Canada Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012 Banff trail conditions are variable this time of year. Expect icy, slushy, wet and muddy conditions. Lake Louise Village has approximately 100 cm of settled snow as of March 27, and between 160 – 170 cm at higher elevations. After an incredible run of winter weather, it’s finally…