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Banff National Park, one of the largest national parks in Canada.

Banff National Park, located in the Rockies region of is one of the largest, and perhaps the most famous Canadian national park. Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Peyto lake are amongst the most impressive sights in the park.

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What public transport options exist between Calgary, Banff, and Jasper?

I and some friends hope to town hop in Alberta in a couple of weeks, and are wondering about our options. We are considering renting a car, but are also aware Greyhound services these towns. Are there any other options for getting between them - a…
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What dried food can I take across the American border from Canada?

We will be driving from Banff to Glacier National Park while on our camping trip and I was told to be careful with taking food across the border. We don't eat meat so that's one less issue and I already know that many fresh fruits/veggies can get…
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What are some good companies that offer Canadian tours in the Rockies or the Maritimes?

There are a lot of good companies out there which offer group tours in South America, Asia and Africa. I am looking for something similar but for Canada. The itinerary I am looking for is something like that for the Rockies: Day 1: Arrive in…
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Weather to expect first half of September, British Columbia,Canada

I'm going to take a tour of British Columbia in Canada during the first half of September. Guided tour by bus, staying in hotels. Itinerary: Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Prince Rupert, Prince George, Jasper & Banff National Park and back to…
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When is the earliest time to visit Banff and Jasper for everything to be (re)opened?

For visiting Banff and Jasper (a map here), when is the earliest time to visit given the following assumptions 1-4? E.g., will late May or early June be too early? The traveller: must avert higher accommodation prices, and so cannot visit, during…
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Fairmont Banff Springs vs Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

I'm planning to travel to the Canadian Rockies this summer. I called the hotels, but their answers were too officialese and diplomatic. Courtney Brown writes that they're apart by just "a forty minute drive Northwest from Banff". Why did Fairmont…
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Park pass for Canadian national parks when planning to return a rental car inside the park

I plan to drive a rental car into Banff National Park in Alberta and then immediately return the rental car at the rental car agency in Banff. But I will stay in Banff for another week after returnin the car. When I enter the park, I understand that…
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