by Brian Patton | May 15, 2017 | Banff National Park, Shuttle buses |
There will be more Roam buses and Parks Canada shuttles plying the roads of Banff National Park this summer as the park and Town of Banff gear up for the busiest summer ever. Parks Canada shuttles will be free, and Roam bus fares nominal. The expanded shuttle... by Brian Patton | Dec 14, 2016 | Banff National Park, Government |
Planning a trip to Banff this summer? Prepare for gridlock. Canada, the Canadian Rockies, and particularly Banff, are everywhere you look these days. On the cover of the December-January issue of National Geographic Traveler and as the subject of a flattering feature... by Brian Patton | Jul 23, 2016 | Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Maps |
Gem Trek Maps has just released a batch of revised titles including Bow Lake & Saskatchewan Crossing and Kootenay National Park. Printed on waterproof material and with topographical contours and attractive relief shading, they are welcome revisions to what we... by Brian Patton | Jun 27, 2016 | Banff National Park, Wildflowers |
After an absence of 20 years, the Sunshine Village gondola will once again transport hikers to the Sunshine Meadows on weekends and holidays for the 2016 season. The gondola will commence its summer operation on July 1st with the bonus of a free ride on the Standish... by Brian Patton | Jun 6, 2016 | Banff National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Weather |
It’s been one of the earliest springs on record. But if you’ve ever wondered why we don’t recommend for our readers to hit the high country trails, all you have to do is check out Waterton Lakes National Park trail conditions and you’ll see... by Brian Patton | Jan 8, 2016 | Backpacking, Banff National Park, Great Divide Trail |
Of a number of trails that have disappeared since the first edition of the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, Howse Pass may be the most famous. The trail up the Howse River to Howse Pass and the Columbia Valley beyond was first travelled by North West Company fur trader...