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Banff

Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, Canada, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and souvenir shops.

Peyto Lake

Peyto Lake

Posted: July 24, 2019 By //  by WaryTraveler 3 Comments Last Updated: July 8, 2020

In a quest to see more of our beautiful province of Alberta, on an early Saturday morning in July we decided to head to Peyto Lake.  Peyto Lake is a vibrant blue lake, along the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper. It’s about 225 km (140 miles) from Calgary, so perfect for a day …

Filed Under: Activities, Banff Tagged With: Alberta, Banff, Banff National Park, Bow Lake, Bow Summit, Calgary, Herbert Lake, Icefields Parkway, Peyto Lake

Banff Day Trip

Banff Day Trip

Posted: May 27, 2018 By //  by WaryTraveler 5 Comments Last Updated: September 30, 2019

Our Banff day trip started early on a beautiful sunny Saturday morning. We were up early to beat traffic and drove from Calgary to Banff, which is only around 130 kilometers. Since Banff is a little pricey, we stopped in Canmore for breakfast at Le Fournil.  It's the perfect place to …

Filed Under: Activities, Banff, Most Popular Posts Tagged With: Activities, Day Trip

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Banff Gondola

Posted: May 23, 2018 By //  by WaryTraveler 2 Comments Last Updated: September 30, 2019

Headed to Banff and looking for something to do?  No matter which source you consult, the Banff Gondola will be at the top of the list. The eight-minute ride will bring you up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, which is at 7,486 feet. (2281 meters).  It's the most relaxing way to …

Filed Under: Activities, Banff Tagged With: Activities, Banff

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Eddie Burger Bar

Posted: May 21, 2018 By //  by WaryTraveler 3 Comments Last Updated: September 9, 2018

There is no shortage of places to eat lunch or dinner in Banff. Eddie Burger Bar is a stand out burger bar that cranks out some uniquely Canadian dishes, like their signature Rocky Mountain Elk burger or the classic Poutine.   Located just off Banff Avenue (the main street in Banff town site), …

Filed Under: Banff, Dining Tagged With: Burger, Lunch

Le Fournil Bakery Canmore

Le Fournil Bakery Canmore

Posted: May 16, 2018 By //  by WaryTraveler 3 Comments Last Updated: September 8, 2018

Le Fournil Bakery Canmore is as authentically French as it gets.  On a recent trip to Banff, we stopped in Canmore to grab some breakfast and decided to pop in.   Recently, we found an article in Western Living Magazine about 17 Best Hidden-Gem Restaurants in Southern Alberta and Le Fournil was …

Filed Under: Banff, Dining Tagged With: Breakfast, Budget Friendly, Dessert, Dining

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