Friendly Canada boasts spectacular scenery. The mountains here are some of the most beautiful in the world but the coastal areas are awesome as well
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Itineraries
Itinerary
Canadian Rockies – Banff/Lake Louise
As you can probably tell from the website, we've been to a lot of spectacular places. Mile for mile this may be the absolute best. Once in …
Itinerary
Montreal
Montreal is both an extremely historic city while also offering a vibrant metropolitan vibe. The city is imbibed with millennia of history d…
Eat & Drink
Lakeview lounge
Set in the spectacular lobby and an adjacent outdoor terrace of the iconic Fairmont Lake L…
Syrah’s of Jasper
Boasting innovative cuisine this is a great place to eat. It's also low-key which adds to …
Fairmont Banff Springs
This hotel has the nickname the “Castle in the Rockies,” and has been a legendary reso…
The Bison
farm to table
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Chuck’s Steakhouse
steak
Banff Avenue Brewing Company
This is a great brewpub in central Banff. Lots of locals frequent it so you know it's the …
WALLISER STUBE
german
Tekerra
With a menu embracing local ingredients, this is a cozy restaurant offering up unique dish…
The Courtney Room
canadian · cocktails · seafood
Tooloulou’s
cajun
Jasper Brewing Company
beer · brewery · pub
Grizzly House
Opened in 1967 as a disco nightclub, Grizzly House began serving fondue to comply with local liquor laws. The interior reflects the institution's beginnings,…
Park Distillery
distillery
See
Do
Icefields Parkway
The 144 mile drive from Lake Louise to Jasper is one of the most beautiful in the world. Allow all day; there are multiple…
Johnston Canyon Waterfall Hike
This is a seriously cool hike along a canyon to a couple of waterfalls. The trail is liter…
Hike to Six Glaciers Tea House
In the 1920s, tea houses were built for folks to hike from Lake Louise to nearby scenic sites. The closest is the Lake Anges…
Maligne Canyon
This is a spectacular slot canyon full of waterfalls and makes an interesting loop trail. …
Maligne Lake Cruise
A gorgeous boat trip on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, which is one of the most photograph…
Sunshine Meadows
Rated the number 1 hike in Canada by Lonely Planet, Sunshine Meadows is a unique area on the Continental Divide that boasts carpets of…
Columbia Icefield Glacier Excursion
Climb on a special bus and drive out onto a glacier, part of the enormous Columbia Icefiel…
Lake Louise scenic gondola and hiking
In the winter this is the Lake Louise ski area. In the summer the gondola ride whisks you …
Stay
Emerald Lake Lodge
This facility was in a gorgeous setting with fantastic cabins. The food at the resort was …
Fairmont Banff Springs
This is the classic lodging in Banff. It's 130 years old and nicknamed the “Castle in th…
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
This is one of the most spectacularly set hotels in the world (with prices to match). I…
Moose Hotel
A four star hotel in a great location in downtown Banff.
Baker Creek Mountain Resort
Lovely cabins on the Bow Valley Parkway between Banff and Lake Louise. Cabins are great - …
Alpine Village Jasper
Nice cabins in a meadow in Jasper. The rooms are large, comfortable, and well equipped (fu…