Banff and Jasper National Parks, Alberta by John McKiernan Staff Writer The Icefields Parkway is easily one of the most popular attractions to the visitors of the Canadian Rockies whether it be from Banff or Jasper National Park. You may have read our articles and blogs but for those who want to show off their…
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Flying to the Canadian Rockies
Banff National Park, Alberta By John McKiernan Staff Writer Do you remember the days when flying from A to B used to cost an arm and a leg and then another arm? Long gone are the ridiculous prices. Competition has increased rapidly over the years much to the delight of jet setters. You can fly…
Drive From Edmonton Airport to Banff
Road Tripping the Rockies Banff National Park, Alberta There are several ways of getting to Banff and the Rockies. If you are flying into Edmonton, the best way to get to Banff is via car. The drive is not the most exciting in the world but if you do it the right way and have…
Filming the Canadian Rockies
How to Film the Canadian Rockies Banff National Park, Alberta By John McKiernan Staff Writer The Canadian Rockies are more beautiful than a Victoria’s Secret model pouring your favourite beer while your football team thrashes its opponents. Though photos of this great mountain range can be stunning, sometimes it just doesn’t do it justice. In…
Best Hotels of the Canadian Rockies
Lake Louise Inn Banff National Park, Alberta By John McKiernan Staff Writer It is a pleasure to write an article about a hotel that finally appeals to everyone. Though it is nice to casually read a review of 5 star hotels, it is also comparable to looking at pictures of models in magazines. It is…
Where to Use the Internet in Banff
Where to Use the Internet in Banff Banff National Park, Alberta Not to sound too much like my mother but these days the Internet is everywhere. There are IPhones, Ipods with internet and laptops that are so small that those cursed with chubby fingers struggle. The world of information is at your fingertips. In Banff,…
Interview with a Banff Worker
Interview with a Banff Worker – Stephanie Young Banff National Park, Alberta By John McKiernan Staff Writer Where are you from Stephanie? I’m from Kaikoura in New Zealand. How long have you been in Banff? Well I got here October 08’ but left for four months to travel UK, Ireland, home for a while and…
Working in Banff – Where to Start
Working in Banff – “Doing a Season” Banff National Park, Alberta by John McKiernan Staff Writer The Canadian Rockies and Banff, in particular, are usually considered holiday destinations for most people. However, as the tourists begin to arrive in their droves; someone has to be there to provide the necessary services for them. The feeling…
Looking For a Job in Banff
How to look for a job in Banff Banff National Park, Alberta By John McKiernan Staff Writer Although Banff is not generally considered a place where people come to follow their careers, it has a lot else on offer for the prospective worker. The variety in jobs to work is practically endless. The best way…
Moving to Banff
Moving to Banff Banff National Park, Alberta By John McKiernan Staff Writer If you have arrived at this page, the photos you have seen should be enough for you to see why people move to Banff whether it be for seasonal work or for good. Surrounded by protective, stunning snow-capped mountains and with quaint little…