Banff Travel Podcast

61: Banff & Jasper with Kids: From Toddlers to Teens

Planning a family trip to Banff or Jasper and trying to figure out what is actually worth doing with kids? In this episode, Celine Brewer shares how to plan the right Canadian Rockies trip for your family, whether you’re travelling with babies, toddlers, school-aged kids, adventurous teens, or a mix of ages and abilities. We’ll talk about easy wins like playgrounds, gondolas, boat cruises, stroller-friendly stops and hotel pools, plus bigger adventures like Johnston Canyon, rafting, canyoning, via ferrata, biking, Golden Skybridge, Jasper, and a realistic 7-day family itinerary for Banff and Jasper. I also share practical local-parent advice on where to stay, how to build in breaks, what to book ahead, where to eat with kids, and how to choose activities that match your actual family instead of trying to do everything. Links Mentioned * Banff with kids [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/banff-with-kids/] * Canmore with kids [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/canmore-with-kids/] * Banff hikes with kids [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/banff-hikes-with-kids/] * Family-friendly hotels in Banff [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/family-friendly-hotels-banff/] * Canmore hotels with a pool [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/canmore-hotels-with-a-pool/] Check out our site all about Banff with Kids [https://banffwithkids.com/]! Support the Podcast [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/support/] Send in your questions here! [https://banfftravelplanning.com/podcast/] Don’t forget to check out the free guides and planning tools on travelbanffcanada.com [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/] and banfftravelplanning.com [https://www.banfftravelplanning.com/]. Facebook Community: Travel to Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore & Kananaskis [https://www.facebook.com/groups/traveltobanff] Follow me on Instagram: @travelbanffcanada [https://www.instagram.com/travelbanffcanada]

60: Visiting Banff & Jasper with a Dog

In this episode, I’m sharing what you need to know before bringing your dog to Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Canmore and the surrounding area. Banff is a very dog-friendly place in many ways, but there are important rules, trail restrictions, shuttle limitations and hotel policies to understand before you arrive. I’ll cover the most important dog rules in Banff, including leash requirements, wildlife safety, where dogs are and aren’t allowed, off-leash dog parks in Banff and Canmore, and how to plan your days when your dog can’t come everywhere. Links Mentioned in This Episode * Pet-Friendly Hotels in Canmore [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/pet-friendly-hotels-canmore/] * Pet-Friendly Hotels in Banff [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/pet-friendly-hotels-banff/] * Fairview Limo [https://fairviewlimo.ca/travel-banff-canada/] * Moraine Lake Bus Company [https://morainelakebus.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=travel_banff_canada] * Jasper SkyTram [https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/attractions/jasper-skytram/tickets/?referrer=V003892] * Banff Canoe Club [https://banffcanoeclub.com/] * Parks Canada Banff trail conditions [https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/randonnee-hiking/etat-sentiers-trail-conditions] * Parks Canada Jasper trail conditions [https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/jasper/activ/experience/sentiers-trails/etat-sentiers-trail-conditions] Need help planning your trip? Check out my Banff & Jasper Travel Planning Hub [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/banff-jasper-planning-hub/] Support the Podcast [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/support/] Send in your questions here! [https://banfftravelplanning.com/podcast/] Don’t forget to check out the free guides and planning tools on travelbanffcanada.com [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/] and banfftravelplanning.com [https://www.banfftravelplanning.com/]. Facebook Community: Travel to Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore & Kananaskis [https://www.facebook.com/groups/traveltobanff] Follow me on Instagram: @travelbanffcanada [https://www.instagram.com/travelbanffcanada]

59: Lake Agnes vs Plain of Six Glaciers - Which Lake Louise Tea House Hike Should You Choose?

Trying to choose between the Lake Agnes Tea House hike and the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House hike at Lake Louise? In this episode, Celine Brewer compares these two classic Lake Louise hikes from a local perspective, including distance, elevation gain, hiking time, scenery, difficulty, crowds, Beehive add-ons, shuttle logistics, and whether you can still add Moraine Lake on the same day. Links mentioned in this episode: * Lake Agnes Tea House hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/lake-agnes-tea-house-hike/] * Plain of Six Glaciers hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/plain-of-six-glaciers-hike/] * Little Beehive hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/little-beehive-hike-lake-louise/] * Big Beehive hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/big-beehive-hike-lake-louise/] Banff & Jasper Travel Planning Hub [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/banff-travel-guide/] Support the Podcast [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/support/] Send in your questions here! [https://banfftravelplanning.com/podcast/] Don’t forget to check out the free guides and planning tools on travelbanffcanada.com [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/] and banfftravelplanning.com [https://www.banfftravelplanning.com/]. Facebook Community: Travel to Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore & Kananaskis [https://www.facebook.com/groups/traveltobanff] Follow me on Instagram: @travelbanffcanada [https://www.instagram.com/travelbanffcanada]

58: Real Banff Travel Questions Answered

Planning a trip to Banff can get overwhelming fast. You start with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, then suddenly you’re trying to figure out shuttles, Jasper, the Icefields Parkway, hikes, restaurants, weather, crowds, and whether you’re trying to fit in too much.  In this episode, Celine Brewer answers listener questions from the recent podcast giveaway and groups them into the big themes that come up again and again when planning a Banff and Canadian Rockies trip.  Links Mentioned Banff & Jasper Planning Hub [https://banfftravelplanning.com/access/] Banff Travel Consultations [https://banfftravelplanning.com/banff-travel-consultations/] Support the Podcast [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/support/] Send in your questions here! [https://banfftravelplanning.com/podcast/] Don’t forget to check out the free guides and planning tools on travelbanffcanada.com [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/] and banfftravelplanning.com [https://www.banfftravelplanning.com/]. Facebook Community: Travel to Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore & Kananaskis [https://www.facebook.com/groups/traveltobanff] Follow me on Instagram: @travelbanffcanada [https://www.instagram.com/travelbanffcanada]

57: Kananaskis - Why You Should Visit This Area!

In this episode, I’m sharing what Kananaskis actually is, why it’s worth a full day of your trip, the best hikes for different ability levels, biking options, and an easy one-day itinerary to help you make the most of your time there. We also cover important practical tips like the Kananaskis Conservation Pass, seasonal road closures, wildlife safety, and why having a backup plan always matters in the mountains.  * Easy Kananaskis Hikes [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/easy-kananaskis-hikes/] * Best Kananaskis Hikes [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/hikes-in-kananaskis/] * Kid-Friendly Bike Trails in Banff and Kananaskis [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/banff-kid-friendly-bike-trails/]   Hikes mentioned in this episode:  * Troll Falls Hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/troll-falls-hike-kananaskis/] * Rawson Lake Hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/rawson-lake-hike-kananaskis/] / Sarrail Ridge Hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/sarrail-ridge-hike-kananaskis/] * Chester Lake Hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/chester-lake-hike-kananaskis-country/] * Wind Ridge Hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/wind-ridge-hike-kananaskis-country/] * Wasootch Ridge Hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/wasootch-ridge-hike-kananaskis/] * Many Springs Trail [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/many-springs-trail-kananaskis/] * Grassi Lakes Hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/grassi-lakes-hike-canmore/] * West Wind Pass Hike [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/west-wind-pass-hike-kananaskis/] * Heart Creek Trail [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/heart-creek-trail-kananaskis/] Kananaskis Conservation Pass [https://www.alberta.ca/kananaskis-conservation-pass] Support the Podcast [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/support/] Send in your questions here! [https://banfftravelplanning.com/podcast/] Don’t forget to check out the free guides and planning tools on travelbanffcanada.com [https://www.travelbanffcanada.com/] and banfftravelplanning.com [https://www.banfftravelplanning.com/]. Facebook Community: Travel to Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore & Kananaskis [https://www.facebook.com/groups/traveltobanff] Follow me on Instagram: @travelbanffcanada [https://www.instagram.com/travelbanffcanada]