Best Themed Bar in Banff Banff National Park, Alberta I never really understood what a themed bar was. I figured if I was in Ireland, it was an Irish bar unless it said Papa Giorgio’s Italian barra (probably not how it is spelt). Well Banff has a nightlife to compete with any of the big…
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Getting from Calgary Airport to Banff National Park
Getting from Calgary Airport to Banff National Park Banff National Park, Alberta Considering Calgary is only a 90 minute drive to Banff (when you don’t get lost), it really seems like a thousand miles away. They are very, very different places. If you are going to be visiting Canmore, Banff or Lake Louise to get…
Bear Safety and Awareness in Banff National Park
Bear Safety and Awareness in Banff National Park Banff National Park, Alberta There are all kinds of rhyming advice that I can never remember about bears. I always fear that when I do eventually come across a real live wild bear, I will still be trying to sort out the rhymes as he nibbles on…
Renting Bikes in Banff
Renting Bikes in Banff Banff National Park When it comes to rentals in Banff whether it is for skis, hiking gear or bikes, my advice is always the same – shop around. Take advantage of the competition in town and don’t just run into the first shop that advertises bikes for rent. The prices and…
Summer in Banff – Where to have Coffee
Summer in Banff – Where to have Coffee Banff National Park, Alberta I really can’t tell if it is because it seems like it has been the longest winter in Banff or whether it really is sweltering but simply put the weather is stunning right now in Banff and the Rockies. There isn’t a trace…
Eating on a Budget in Banff – Wild Bill’s
Eating on a Budget in Banff – Wild Bill’s Banff National Park, Alberta Sometimes while thinking about dining in Banff, I feel sorry for Alberta cows. As a man who always eats on a budget, I have found every single lunch special in Banff and I am beginning to detect a trend. Steak sandwiches are…
Where to go for an Indoor Swim in Banff
Where to go for an Indoor Swim in Banff Banff National Park, Alberta Swimming is cool. Or at least it is in Banff where nearly all of the rivers and lakes are glacially fed meaning that the water is cold enough to cause organs to retreat back into the body. Furthermore, it is cold a…
Hikes of the Canadian Rockies – Sunshine Meadows
The Sunshine Meadows are locally regarded as some of the most stunning alpine settings in the Canadian Rockies.
Accommodations of Banff – The Homestead Inn
Hotels of Banff – The Homestead Inn Banff National Park, Alberta The popularity of Banff over the years has only grown. Places like Lake Louise and Jasper haven’t changed too dramatically but as a hub of activities and accommodations, Banff is huge. The question arises then – based on budget, location, reputation and specials, where…
Renting Skis and Snowboards in Banff, Alberta
Renting Skis and Snowboards in Banff, Alberta Banff National Park, Alberta Spring is officially here. The days are stretching longer every evening and shorts are beginning to make an appearance on formerly thermalled legs. It is already possible to tackle some of the easier hikes without spikes. However, despite all of this, there is still…