re: Thinking of heading to Banff,AB Canada any suggestions?

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Probably my most favorite vacation I’ve ever taken. It was incredible

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I agree. I was there in June with the family and loved it. Flew into Calgary and stayed in Canmore. Only thing I would do different is to stay a day or two in Jasper to minimize the driving back and forth to Canmore or Banff. The farthest we drove on the Icefields Parkway was the Athabasca glacier. There are several falls, lakes and hikes in the Jasper area that I regret not being able to see.

Everything we did I would consider a "must do" but there is so much more so don't limit yourself.

Moraine Lake and Lake Louise can be done in the same day. Get there early and do Moraine Lake first. The parking lot is much smaller and fills up fast. Hike to the top of the rock pile at Moraine for an incredible view. We just did the shoreline trail at Lake Louise which is super easy and very relaxing. Saw a grizzly and her 2 cubs right behind the Fairmont Hotel.

Peyto Lake is absolutely stunning. There is a trail where you can hike down to a rock fall and get a way better view of the lake and the glacier that feeds it.

We did the Ice Cubed glacier walk at the Athabasca Glacier which was really cool. Its a 3 hour guided hike that goes about half way between the toe of the glacier and the ice fall. There is a longer hike that goes all the way to the ice fall that takes about 6 hours.

Hike to Panther falls at the Bridal Veil Falls pull off. You see Bridal Veil Falls across the canyon but what you are actually hearing is Panther Falls. You can right next to the falls on this short and easy hike.

Grassi Lake hike near the Canmore Nordic Centre was nice hike as well. Short but somewhat steep at times, there are a couple of beautiful green lakes at the top and a waterfall along the way. The trail is a loop but you can go either direction. We choose the hard way up and easy way down.