Epic 10-Day Road Trip Through the Canadian Rockies! [Banff, Jasper, Waterton, Calgary, Edmonton]
Embark on an epic 10-day road trip through the majestic Canadian Rockies, starting and ending in Calgary, Alberta. This journey covers the breathtaking national parks of Banff, Jasper, and Waterton, showcasing stunning turquoise lakes, ancient glaciers, and charming mountain towns.
Waterton Lakes National Park
A national park bordering the United States and Glacier National Park, forming part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is symbolically merged with Waterton Lakes National Park into the Waterton Glacier International Peace Park.
Prince of Wales Hotel
A fabulous hotel in Waterton Lakes National Park, known for possibly having the best hotel view in a national park.
Waterton townsite
A tiny townsite within Waterton Lakes National Park that offers great Lakeside views.
Cameron Falls
An impressive waterfall easily accessible from the Waterton townsite.
Wieners of Waterton
A place in Waterton to eat hot dogs and fries.
Red Rock Falls
A waterfall visited in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Blackiston Falls
A waterfall visited in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Crypt Lake
A famous lake in Waterton Lakes National Park with a hike to it.
Calgary
A city in Alberta, Canada, nicknamed Cow Town, hosting the Calgary Stampede, the world's largest Rodeo.
Calgary Stampede
The world's largest Rodeo, hosted annually in Calgary.
Saddle Dome
Home of the Calgary Flames, based on a stadium in Norway.
Calgary Flames
A hockey team that gives free tours of their aging stadium, the Saddle Dome.
Peace Bridge
A bridge in Calgary built in 2012 that residents affectionally call the finger trap.
Calgary Tower
A tower in Calgary, taller than the Seattle Space Needle, built in 1967.
Seattle Space Needle
The Calgary Tower is taller than the Seattle Space Needle.
Banff
A town and a national park with the turquoise Bow River flowing through it.
Bow River
A river flowing through Banff, Canmore and Calgary.
Banff Springs Hotel
Also known as the castle of the Rockies, one of Canada's Grand Railway hotels constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 1800s.
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Also known as the castle of the Rockies, one of Canada's Grand Railway hotels constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 1800s.
Cascade of Time garden
An enchanting little Oasis next to the Banff Park administration building with flowers.
Banff Park administration building
The location of the Cascade of Time garden, an Oasis.
Cave and Basin
The birthplace of Banff National Park, started because a hot spring was discovered here.
Banff Gondola
The first Gondola in Canada, in operation since the 1950s, carrying people to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Sulphur Mountain
The Banff Gondola takes people to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
Lake Minnewanka
A manmade lake and the largest lake in the Canadian Rockies.
Banff Trail Riders
Offering the only Chuckwagon cookout inside Banff Park.
3 Mile camp
Where the Chuckwagon cookout takes place for Banff Trail Riders.
Johnston Canyon
A Wonderland of waterfalls, Cascades and Cliff walking.
Upper Falls of Johnston Canyon
A spectacular hike, considered a moderate hike.
Canmore
A town about 20 minutes away from Banff, known for its beauty, the Three Sisters Peaks, and its Main Street.
Three Sisters Peaks
Peaks that hover over the town of Canmore.
Grizzly Paw Cafe
A cafe in Canmore.
Dead Man's Flats
A hamlet near Canmore.
Kananaskis
An area with insane Mountain views.
Lake Louise
A lake tucked away in the mountains about an hour away from Banff townsite, world renowned for its turquoise blue colors.
Moraine Lake
A lake tucked away in the mountains about an hour away from Banff townsite, world renowned for its turquoise blue colors.
Valley of the 10 Peaks
Towers over Moraine Lake.
Columbia Icefield
The location of the Athabasca Glacier and the Glacier Skywalk.
Athabasca Glacier
One Glacier of many in the Colombia ice field, accessible through a tour.
Sunwapta Valley
The Glacier Skywalk extends over the Sunwapta Valley.
Glacier Skywalk
A see-through Bridge extending over the Sunwapta Valley.
Jasper
A town that receives fewer visitors than Banff and has a very peaceful feel.
Maligne Lake
Jasper's version of Lake Louise where we are getting ready to go on another boat cruise.
Maligne Canyon
A fascinating spot that provides several Peaks into 150 ft deep narrow Gorge.
Jasper Park Lodge
Upscale and fancy, built in 1922 by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Beauvert Lake
The location of the Jasper Park Lodge.
Edmonton
The capital of Alberta, where we did some epic activities, starting with a food Bike Tour.
Alberta Legislature Building
A very pretty building with a large Fountain inside, where they give free tours.
Fort Edmonton
A really well done living history park on par with Colonial Williamsburg.
Coney Island
An exposition area at Fort Edmonton, like Coney Island, with rides and games.
West Edmonton Mall
The largest mall in North America with over 800 stores.
World Waterpark
The largest indoor water park in the world, located inside the West Edmonton Mall.
Vancouver
Road Trippers might consider taking the Trans Canada Highway all the way to Vancouver.
Bow Lake
A lake with the coolest reflection, high above the lake is the bow Glacier
Bow Glacier
High above the lake is the bow Glacier.
Peyto Lake
Named after Bill poed who is one of the first Park Rangers and a legendary figure in B's early years
Icefields Parkway
Heard this is one of the most beautiful drives ever.