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Eating Out on a Budget in Canmore
Canmore, Alberta
Banff is generally not too welcome to franchise businesses though McDonalds, Subway and Starbucks all make an appearance. It is mine and most Canadian’s favourite cafe that we all crave here though. Tim Hortons is refreshing in the respect that you can actually afford to go in and [...]
Pet Friendly Accommodations of Banff – The Juniper
Banff National Park, Alberta
To be honest, it is hard to find a hotel in Banff and Lake Louise that does not have a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. However the Juniper Hotel is lucky enough to be the only hotel that enjoys an iconic and unobstructed view [...]
Vacation in Banff and Jasper
Banff National Park, Alberta
Mountain Man enjoys his fair share of fan mail and by fair share I mean one a month from my mum. Whether it be Rockies bound visitors looking for a recommendation on Banff Accommodation or what activities are best at certain times of year, I am only too [...]
Banff’s Best Hotels
Banff National Park, Alberta
The Rimrock Hotel is one of the best known in Banff. It has a reputation as prestigious, top quality and friendly and it lives up to these standards. Banff has a host of options to choose from when it comes to accommodations and staying in the Rimrock would depend on [...]
Dining in Banff, Alberta
Banff National Park, Alberta
Dining out in Banff is always a treat. There are so many great restaurants to choose from of all ethnicity and taste. The biggest problem you might have is choosing the right one. Now I am a gluttonous man and even McDonalds can sometimes appeal (after cheap beers) however [...]
Hiring a Car in Banff
Banff National Park, Alberta
If you are looking for a hire car in Banff, there is no shortage of options. The different towns and places of the Canadian Rockies call for different methods of transport. Companies like Sundog Tours let you sit back in comfort and admire the views as you are [...]
Best Golf Courses of the Canadian Rockies
Kananaskis, Alberta
Ah! I can almost smell the freshly cut grass of the golf course already. I have always loved playing golf even when it was with a pitching wedge with no grip and with views of council houses and motorways to admire. It almost seems unfair that the Canadian [...]
Ice Climbing Adventures in the Rockies’
Banff National Park, Alberta
Nearly everybody in the world knows about the Rockies‘. Whether it is for hiking in Jasper, skiing in Lake Louise or shopping in Banff – these here mountains are famous. The list of activities is practically endless. When the summer months close and you are beginning to [...]
Car or Shuttle from the Airport to the Rockies
Banff National Park, Alberta
Any airport around the world is filled with emotional people greeting or saying goodbye to loved ones. Calgary airport is no exception. The only difference is that the loved one you are saying goodbye to happens to be the Rocky Mountains. Why shouldn’t you [...]
Bragging Rights – Stopover between Calgary and the Rockies
Calgary, Alberta
It is only an hour and a bit to get from Calgary to Banff but even so, there is no rush. The Canadian Rockies never really feel real because every wrong turn you make leaves you in a new seemingly untouched wonderland. The big towns like [...]
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