Calgary-Banff-Jasper trip

[Badknees104]

Planning a July '26 trip to Calgary stampede for a couple days , rent a car then head N to Banff and Jasper with the wife. looking for advice for 'don't miss' attractions in Calgary and also along the route to Jasper. Easy to Moderate hikes, waterfalls, lakes where we could rent a boat and do a little fishing, etc. and are there any lingering effects from the fires from a couple years ago? any areas we need to steer clear of? thanks in advance

 

[Rainer]

So there's not much fishing or boat rentals once you get past Canmore and into the national parks. Keep in mind that July is peak tourism and in the national parks if you want to see places like Lake Louise or Moraine Lake you have to reserve a parking spot, you might also need to book a shuttle to. Unless you're staying at the Fairmont. If you want some nice lookouts Take Hwy 1A instead of Hwy 1 once you leave Banff. It runs parallel to it but has way less traffic and theirs some nice photo opportunities.

If you have a couple hours to hike, Fairview mountain is pretty easy and so is little Beehive/Lake Agnes

 

[Wildabeest]

Riding Banff Gondola to the top of Sulfur Mountain provides some great views and some easy hiking once you’re up there. Restaurant and a nice interpretive center up there as well. You need to make reservations. Best to park at the main train station and take the bus to the Gondola.