We are visiting Canmore and Banff this weekend with our 7 month old. We will be bringing a stroller and a carrier. Are there are recommendations for walks/hikes/sightseeing for bringing a baby along? Thanks in advance!
Early…. And I mean EARLY morning. Had the whole place to myself!
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Hi everyone,
My husband (M36) and I (F31) are going to celebrate our first wedding anniversary which is NYE.
We are looking for more of a spa experience, relaxing, and romantic.
We don't have the biggest budget to spend this year but are willing to spend a decent amount for our first anniversary.
I've been looking at websites and Kananaskis Nordic spa but getting overwhelmed with all the options.
Any suggestions of where to look or how to go about planning? We are going for about 4 days and we will have a car
TYIA
Booked the flight to Toronto last year without knowing what to see in Canada. Did an extensive research about Canada 3 weeks before our flight last August 29, 2026 and end up booking a domestic flight to Banff just 3 days before our flight. We also stayed for a week in Niagara and we definitely had a fantastic holiday!
The last week of August 2026, I went backpacking to Mount Assiniboine starting from Banff Sunshine Village. 4 nights/ 5 days. It was stunning!! 28 kilometers each way. It was warm and sunny the first several days, then the 4th day the temps dropped a bit (Aug 29). We knew there was a chance of snow on our last day (Aug 30) so we luckily had packed proper warm gear.
However we never could've anticipated the amount of snow we woke up to on Aug 30!! I included pictures of the tent because we woke up early to my tent caving in with snow! All of these pictures were taken a single day apart (**exception: the last non-snow-covered pic I included is of Howard Douglas Lake from the beginning of the trip, to give context for the snow covered H.D. lake picture). The last picture is of me in front of the majestic Mount Assiniboine because it's iconic.
Overall, this was truly a once in a lifetime kind of trip. I think that waking up to all the snow on the last day made the trip all the more memorable. But we were definitely glad to only have snow that last day because we were pretty miserably cold and exhausted by the end. 10/10 would do again!
Hello. I’m looking to surprise my wife for her birthday this month with a trip to Banff/Canmore in December. Looking at flying there Christmas Day and leaving the 29th. I’ve been doing as much research as I can but want some tangible human input. What I’m looking at so far is to stay in Canmore at the Everwild hotel. It seems to be up my wife’s alley with the spas and saunas and decor. It’s pretty new so not sure how much stock I can put into reviews and ratings. We’d probably head to Banff one or two of the days to check out the town and do the park. I’d also like to arrange a sled dog tour. I guess my questions are
Any and all input is appreciated. Sorry if I’m just another annoying tourist asking the same old questions. I live in a touristy town myself and I love frequenting our local subreddit and giving recommendations.
edit: We do not ski or snowboard for what it’s worth.
Hi everyone! Wondering if we can get some advice during our wedding planning process:
We were given Friday October 1st, 2027 as our wedding date at the Fairmont Banff Springs in the Mt Stephen Ballroom. We are so grateful to have been given a day, but are also a little worried about the day and weekend we were given. We would have much preferred our wedding on a Saturday and a little later in October just since prices of hotels go down a little bit. We were also told that weekend is Pride weekend in Banff, and are wondering if it is going to be really busy and more expensive in town. Has anyone been in town for Pride before and can speak about the business?
We were potentially thinking about forgoing our current date, and trying again in January or February. We arent super married to the weather in October and don’t mind the cold. What we are more concerned about with having a wedding in January or February is if the weather will be so awful that we have to cancel. Although the wedding is indoors, we are concerned about our guests traveling to and from the airport or around town in general.
Has anyone had a wedding at the Fairmont in January or February and can attest to the weather? Has it happened in the past where the weather is so bad they had to postpone? That is our biggest concern! Also, are there any events happening in Banff in January or February we may need to watch out for? Any insight is sooo appreciated!
Hi!
I'll be in Banff (or Canmore) from Dec 25-27 before I make my way to Invermere and Kimberley for some skiing into the new year.
I'll arrive early Dec 25th and was wondering about a few things:
- will it be completely dead with two back to back stat holidays? Just want some coffee, restaurant and bar options. I'm honestly just looking to escape Toronto a few days before the skiing and don't plan to do anything too touristy - just want to wake up decide my day.
- are there options for a solid Christmas dinner on the 25th? Right now, the Fairmont has a dinner offered to in-house guests only but I'm not keen to spend $1500/night.
Thank you!
My husband and i are planning a trip this month to Banff. We had some expenses come up so we are a bit tighter on cash than we would like. Does anyone have any budget activities and food spots to check out they recommend? Doesn't have to be in Banff exactly
TIA
Hi me and my friends are going to Banff this sunday for a day trip! Any suggestions where we can take nice photos? i dont think we have time for the hiking since we will only be there for a day.
Hi all, me and my travel buddy are looking for an early morning ride (5.30 - 6am) on October 6th from Banff to Lake Louise. We just found out our truck camper is too big for the lakeshore parking and all shuttle services seem to be fully booked for the remainder of the week. We'll happily share the parking fee!
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for someone interested in **temporary construction work** helping with guardrail installation in the **Banff / Rockies area**.
The position would involve working out of town **Tuesday to Saturday, 5 days per week**, typically **12-hour days**, with a small construction company.
**Pay:** $30/hour
**Overtime:** 1.5x after 10 hours
**Requirements:**
Reliable and able to show up consistently
Comfortable lifting **50+ lbs**
Valid driver’s licence
Comfortable driving a pickup and **pulling a trailer**
Able to work outdoors and perform physical construction work
**PPE:** Required PPE will be provided, except for **CSA-approved steel-toe work boots**, which you’ll need to supply yourself.
This is a **temporary position**, and I’m looking to get someone started **as soon as possible**.
If you’re interested, or know someone who might be a good fit, send me a message with a little bit about your work experience and availability.
Hi everyone! I’m planning a special father-and-son trip for my son’s 18th birthday and would love some advice.
We live in Georgia and neither of them has ever taken a winter vacation or skied before, so this will be a completely new experience! We’re considering either Banff/Lake Louise or Jackson Hole.
Our current dates would be Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, November 26 through Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
A few questions:
• Is Thanksgiving weekend a good time to visit, or is it too early in the winter season?
• Will they get the beautiful mountain scenery during that time, or will everything mostly be covered in snow? We definitely want spectacular views as well as the winter experience.
• Since they are complete beginners, would this be a good time/place to try skiing for the first time?
- how about snowmobile tours?
- no experience driving in snow. Should we rent a car or just uber?
• What other activities would you recommend for an 18-year-old and his dad? We’re looking for memorable/adventurous experiences, not just sightseeing.
• Are winter activities generally operating by Thanksgiving, or would we have a much better experience going in January or February?
• For those who have experienced both, what are some of the biggest differences between Banff/Lake Louise and Jackson Hole for a first winter vacation?
This is his 18th-birthday trip, so I really want it to be something they’ll remember for the rest of their lives.
Thank you for any recommendations, especially from families who have traveled with older teens!