Banff

Should I visit Banff in summer or winter? That was a big question I asked myself last year. Well, I decided to visit in the summer because I'm a bit afraid of the cold (living in Southern California for the past 5 years will do that to you haha). I decided to go over an extended July 4th weekend and had a blast. Banff is absolutely beautiful in the summer. But later … [Read more...] about Banff In Summer Or Winter: Best Time To Visit

Banff is one of my favorite places to visit. There are just so many summer and winter activities in Banff. This year, I was lucky enough to go to Banff in both the summer and the winter. And boy....the seasons REALLY transform the Canadian Rockies. The summer is completely different than the winter. During the summer, you can hike and canoe and in the winter you can … [Read more...] about 11 Best Winter Activities In Banff: Visiting In Dec/Jan

One thing that I love about Banff is that it's filled with beautiful scenery. When I was first researching Banff I saw this one picture that really caught my attention. It was a picture of a gigantic rock in the middle of the river that looked like it was about to tip over. I'm not sure if the rock has a name at all. I really just call it the "tipping rock" myself … [Read more...] about Hiking & Exploring Johnston Canyon’s Secret Cave In Banff

If you're looking for a romantic weekend getaway in Alberta, Canada look no further than Banff! Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff is a magical town. It's filled with natural beauty, tons of hiking options, and even a magical castle. If Banff isn't on your bucket list, get it up there right now! And best of all? Banff can become a nice and affordable … [Read more...] about 7 Romantic Date Ideas In Banff

I have always been fascinated with gondola rides. I just think they're really neat and they give you an incredible view of the world. When I was researching going to Banff this past summer, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there are 4 gondolas spread out across the park! I was determined to go on as many as I could during my stay. And let me say, the gondolas of … [Read more...] about Best Gondolas In Banff: Your Guide To Incredible Views & Hikes

When I think of Canada, two things come to mind: (1) big cities like Toronto or Vancouver and (2) the natural beauty of its natural parks. Banff is by far one of my favorite places to visit in the world. And luckily it's only a 3 hour flight from San Diego plus a one hour time change. There's so much to love about Banff. You can go hiking, skiing, canoeing, and a bunch of … [Read more...] about 5 Best Lakes In Banff That Need To Be On Your Bucket List

Banff is by far one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. And the funny thing is, most Americans don't know about it! I guess, many of us are too obsessed with our own national parks. However, I believe Banff is one of the great national parks of the world for your bucket list (especially in the summer). During the summer months (July and August), Banff is … [Read more...] about 12 Best Things To Do In Banff In Summer