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Extend Your Travels - Canada + Banff NP

Day 1: Arrival in Calgary, AB

  • Morning:

    • Arrive at Calgary International Airport (YYC).

    • Pick up your rental car.

    • Drive to Banff (1.5 hours).

  • Afternoon:

    • Check into your accommodations in Banff (e.g., Fairmont Banff Springs, Moose Hotel & Suites, or Banff Aspen Lodge).

    • Explore Banff townsite:

      • Stroll along Banff Avenue and check out shops and galleries.

      • Visit Cascade Gardens near the Banff Park Administration Building.

    • Grab lunch at The Maple Leaf or Park Distillery.

  • Evening:

    • Take a relaxing soak at the Banff Upper Hot Springs.

    • Dinner at The Bison Restaurant or The Grizzly House.

Day 2: Explore Banff National Park

  • Morning:

    • Start your day with a sunrise visit to Lake Minnewanka or Two Jack Lake.

    • Drive to Lake Louise (45 minutes from Banff).

      • Stroll along the lakeshore or hike the Lake Agnes Tea House Trail (7.2 km round trip, moderate).

  • Afternoon:

    • Head to Moraine Lake (seasonal access) for its turquoise waters and breathtaking mountain backdrop.

    • Picnic lunch or grab a meal at the Lake Louise Village.

  • Evening:

    • Return to Banff.

    • Optional: Take the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain for panoramic sunset views.

    • Dinner at The Juniper Bistro or Sky Bistro.

Day 3: Icefields Parkway Adventure

  • Morning:

    • Drive the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) for a day of sightseeing (start early).

      • Stop at Peyto Lake for iconic views (short hike to the viewpoint).

      • Visit Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield.

      • Optional: Take a guided glacier walk or the Ice Explorer Tour.

  • Afternoon:

    • Return to Banff along the same route, stopping at viewpoints like Bow Lake and Sunwapta Falls.

    • Optional: Stop at Johnston Canyon for a short hike to the waterfalls.

  • Evening:

    • Relax back in Banff.

    • Dinner at Farm & Fire or Nourish Bistro.

Day 4: Drive to Whitefish, MT

  • Morning:

    • Depart Banff and drive toward the Canada–US border (approx. 6 hours total to Whitefish).

    • Stop in Waterton Lakes National Park (2.5 hours from Banff) for a scenic break.

      • Explore the townsite, Cameron Falls, or take a short hike to Bear’s Hump for stunning views.

  • Afternoon:

    • Cross the border into Montana via Chief Mountain or Carway border crossings.

    • Optional: Stop at St. Mary to explore the eastern edge of Glacier National Park.

  • Evening:

    • Arrive in Whitefish. Check into your accommodations.

    • Dinner at Abruzzo Italian Kitchen or Tupelo Grille.

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