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Banff / Jasper Question
Posted on 8/25/19 at 9:49 am
Posted on 8/25/19 at 9:49 am
Hello All, I have a family reunion in July 2020 with part in Canmore (2 days), a travel day to Jasper and then the other part in Jasper (2 days) - 5 days total. I'm planning on adding 2 days either on the front or back end. For people who have been, would you spend the 2 days in Banff or Jasper over the other or just add an extra day to each place? Family of 5 with kids 12, 10 and 8 . Thanks!!
Posted on 8/25/19 at 10:52 am to Buck Dancer
Add to Canmore. Tons to do around there.
Posted on 8/25/19 at 8:39 pm to Buck Dancer
I would do Banff for the add-on days unless you're planning on doing some Banff stuff during the family reunion portion in Canmore.
Definitely do a full day on the Icefields Parkway for your travel day to Jasper.
Definitely do a full day on the Icefields Parkway for your travel day to Jasper.
Posted on 8/25/19 at 8:53 pm to Buck Dancer
Posted on 8/26/19 at 9:25 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Thanks HGG, was thinking of this rough framework for staying/flights and was wondering your opinion. Its myself, wife and kids 12,10 and 8 (so 10 mile hikes probably won't work).
7/14/ - fly into Calgary and drive to canmore and airbnb a place in downtown canmore for 7/14 , 7/15 , 7/16 and 7/17. Use these days to see Banff and surrounding things.
7/18 check out drive to jasper taking in the drive.
7/18 checking into place in Jasper, staying there 7/18 , 7/19 , 7/20 . Using those days to see the area and what not
check out 7/21 and take our time on the drive taking that in again and then checking into a hotel near the Calgary airport for the night of 7/21
what are you or anyone else's thoughts on that rough framework. Was thinking book flights and hotels. places to stay then i can fill in with specific activities. But, wondering if that looks like a good framework?
7/22 flying home.
7/14/ - fly into Calgary and drive to canmore and airbnb a place in downtown canmore for 7/14 , 7/15 , 7/16 and 7/17. Use these days to see Banff and surrounding things.
7/18 check out drive to jasper taking in the drive.
7/18 checking into place in Jasper, staying there 7/18 , 7/19 , 7/20 . Using those days to see the area and what not
check out 7/21 and take our time on the drive taking that in again and then checking into a hotel near the Calgary airport for the night of 7/21
what are you or anyone else's thoughts on that rough framework. Was thinking book flights and hotels. places to stay then i can fill in with specific activities. But, wondering if that looks like a good framework?
7/22 flying home.
This post was edited on 8/26/19 at 9:26 am
Posted on 8/26/19 at 10:46 am to Buck Dancer
Looks good. You have 5 people so I assume you’re renting a comfortable vehicle. It’s a lot of driving and time in the car. Get a suburban or something of that ilk
You guys could prob handle the hike up to lake Agnes tea house at lake Louise assuming everyone is in good health
You guys could prob handle the hike up to lake Agnes tea house at lake Louise assuming everyone is in good health
Posted on 8/26/19 at 10:56 am to GynoSandberg
Yep, getting a suburban or Tahoe. We are all in good shape also.
Posted on 8/26/19 at 12:48 pm to Buck Dancer
I liked Jasper better than Banff and lake Louise, cannot comment on Canmore
Posted on 8/26/19 at 2:32 pm to ecb
Would you stay in Banff or Canmore? We have two nightly get together for the reunion in Canmore, but, the main part of the trip we will be visiting Banff/Lake Louise.
Posted on 8/26/19 at 9:47 pm to Buck Dancer
I’d stay in Banff, myself. But I’m sure Canmore is cheaper
Posted on 8/27/19 at 2:19 pm to Buck Dancer
Banff is going to be much more crowded. Personally I would spend the extra 2 days in Canmore. I’d look into hiking Ha Ling peak and the Grassi Lakes while you are in Canmore.
Posted on 8/28/19 at 9:50 pm to Frugal
Just here to comment that Canmore is beautiful.
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