Banff to Jasper
Hello. I'm super confused about my upcoming trip and would love your inputs.
After visiting Banff, we would like to go to Jasper. We won't be able to stay in Jasper because we are unable to find accommodation :-(
We are traveling with a 3 year old. And he will need multiple stops on the way. Also, our trip is planned for August 2026
And would love your thoughts on which is better, scenery wise and ease of travel wise -
Banff to Jasper to Clearwater, overnight in Clearwater
Banff to Jasper to Banff and overnight in Banff
This is our detailed itinerary, for more background
We are driving from Sammamish (East Side of Seattle)
This is our itinerary-
- Friday - start in the afternoon, overnight at Abbotsford (just to cross the border)
- Sat - reach Revelstoke, overnight there
- Sun - Revelstoke
- Monday - Reach Canmore, explore Banff town
- Tuesday- Lake Morraine and Louise.
Wednesday onwards I'm confused. We definitely want to drive on the Icefields Parkwys. And we have accommodation in Canmore until Thursday.
Option 1
- Wednesday - Johnston Canyon
- Thursday- drive to Jasper, stay in Clearwater
- Friday - morning in Clearwater, drive to Vancouver and stay there for the night
Option 2-
- Wed- do a round trip from Banff to Jasper.
- Thursday- Kamloops
- Friday - Vancouver
I thought that even if we won't be able to do much in Jasper or Clearwater, the drives will be worth it.