David + Layne

Sunday, May 25, 2025 • Banff, AB
27 Days To Go!

David + Layne

Sunday, May 25, 2025 • Banff, AB
27 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Jasper

Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure

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Highway 93, 93 Icefields Pkwy Highway, Improvement District No. 12, AB T1L 1J3, Canada
(866) 606-6700

Please note this is over a 2 hour drive from the Canmore area.

Website

Drive the Icefields Parkway

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One of the most scenic drives in the world, with many beautiful stops along the way. It is a drive from Lake Louise to Jasper.

Canmore

Policeman Creek Trail

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610-M 8 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2B1, Canada

Easy hike/trail.

Grassi Lakes Trailhead

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Ken Ritchie Wy, Canmore, AB T1W 2T5, Canada

There are two trails, an easier path that goes directly to the lake or a more moderate path that takes you past a waterfall.

Blackshale Creek Suspension Bridge

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AB-742, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Kananaskis, AB T0L 2H0, Canada
(866) 427-3582

Will need to check if the bridge is open or not due to weather. Note that there are two options for this trail, a long or short. The details can be seen in the link.

Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail

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Kananaskis, AB T0L 0K0, Canada
(403) 678-0760

This hike is on the longer side, but it's a loop so you could just go to see the shore and turn around.

Grotto Canyon Trail Head

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Grotto Mountain Pond, Bighorn No. 8, AB, Bighorn No. 8, AB T0L 2C0, Canada

Easy to moderate hike through a canyon that ends at a waterfall.

Bow River Loop Trail

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Riverside Park, 600 River Rd, Canmore, AB T1W 2E4, Canada

Easier hike with multiple entry points.

Three Sister Creek Trail

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Hubman Landing, Canmore, AB T1W 3L3, Canada

Easier hike, need to park on street.

Banff

Banff Gondola

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100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B2, Canada
(866) 756-1904

Banff Upper Hot Springs

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1 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1K2, Canada
(800) 767-1611

Lake Minnewanka Cruise

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Lake Minnewanka Scenic Dr, Improvement District No. 9, AB T1L 1A1, Canada
(866) 474-4766

Also a great lake to go visit and walk around if you don't want to do the cruise.

Cascade of Time Garden

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Cave Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1K2, Canada
(403) 762-1550

Johnston Canyon

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Bow Valley Pkwy, Improvement District No. 9, AB T1L 1K2, Canada
(403) 762-1550

Two different trails, both on the easier side.

Bow Falls Trail

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Bow Falls, Banff, AB T1L 1B4, Canada