Banff

Canada

"Turquoise Glacial Lakes & Soaring Rocky Mountain Grandeur"

Banff National Park, established in 1885 as Canada's first national park, is one of North America's most spectacular natural destinations. The town of Banff sits within the heart of the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by towering mountains, ancient glaciers, and some of the world's most strikingly colored lakes. Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with their vivid turquoise waters fed by glacial rock flour, are among the most photographed scenes on earth. Hike through wildflower meadows, paddle on emerald lakes, spot grizzly bears and elk in the Bow Valley, and take the iconic Icefields Parkway drive through the Columbia Icefield to Jasper - widely regarded as one of the world's greatest scenic drives.

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Gondola, Icefields Parkway Drive, Columbia Icefield & Athabasca Glacier, Johnston Canyon Hike, Wildlife Watching (elk, bears), Lake Minnewanka Cruise, Ski Lake Louise

June-September (summer) & December-March (skiing)

Book Moraine Lake shuttle in advance (no private cars at peak); the Icefields Parkway drive is non-negotiable; stay in Banff town for best access

Top North American national park destination. Spectacular road trip from Calgary. Perfect for outdoor adventure families and couples.