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Early Spring Photography Hotspots for Banff – Johnson Lake

Posted by John E. Marriott, Sunday, May 6th, 2012 at 12:17 pm

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

Early Spring Photography Hotspots for Banff – Vermilion Lakes

Posted by John E. Marriott, Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 6:09 pm

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

Top 5 Best Things to Do in Banff, Alberta With Kids

Posted by liz, Thursday, March 15th, 2012 at 1:56 pm

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

Posted by liz, Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 at 7:43 pm

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

Best time for Flower Photography in the Canadian Rockies

Posted by John E. Marriott, Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 4:42 pm

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

Waterton National Park Trail Condition Report

Posted by Canadian Rockies, Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 12:14 pm

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

Yoho National Park Trail Condition Report

Posted by Canadian Rockies, Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 12:13 pm

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.

Kootenay National Park Trail Condition Report

Posted by Canadian Rockies, Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 12:12 pm

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.

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Jasper National Park Trail Condition Report

Posted by Canadian Rockies, Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 12:11 pm

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

Banff National Park Trail Condition Report

Posted by Canadian Rockies, Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 12:09 pm

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