☀️ Banff Travel Tips | 24 Things to know when planning your trip to Banff, AB

This video shares 24 must know tips and info for planning your trip to Banff National Park! I have been visiting Banff every summer (and throughout the year!) ever since I could drive myself there - Let me know if you have any questions about Banff! 🏔️✨ ☀️ Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:01 Moraine Lake is closed in winter 1:37 Popular attractions sell out in advance 2:53 Parking can be stressful 4:06 Be flexible with your daily plans 4:39 Leave room to circle back to missed spots (if possible) 5:34 You need a Canadian National Parks Pass 6:50 Kananaskis requires a different pass 7:22 Banff is expensive! 9:00 Grab food/snacks before arriving in Banff 9:28 Lake Louise is ~45 minutes from Downtown Banff 9:51 Cell service/data isn't available in some spots 10:31 Gas stations can be limited in some areas (keep an eye on gas!) 10:52 Choose hikes based on your skill level 11:31 Be bear aware and respect animals (and nature!) 12:04 Don't feed animals 12:37 Johnston Canyon can be so busy which can be unenjoyable 13:47 The Banff Hotsprings are commercially developed 14:32 Summer is wildfire season 16:15 Weather can be unpredictable 16:50 Visit local cafes 17:15 Banff has public transit, but not everything is accessible through it 18:24 Most viewpoints and pull-outs have pit toilets 18:45 Snow can linger at higher elevations 19:07 Areas can be closed due to animal activity or safety 20:21 Outro ☀️ Mentioned or Used in the Video // Some links may be affiliate which helps me to make content, at no additional cost to you! These are things I use and love! Canadian National Park Pass: https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel... Kananaskis Pass: https://www.alberta.ca/kananaskis-con... Equipped camping info: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banf... ROAM Transit: https://roamtransit.com ☀️ Socials Instagram:   / itskatanderson   My travel Blog: www.endlesswonder.ca Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/Itskatanderson/ ☀️ Free Things International Trip Prep Checklist: https://endless-wonder.ck.page/77f9a3... Things to Know Before Visiting the Canadian Rockies: https://endless-wonder.ck.page/24bc14... Adventure Travel Bucket List: https://endless-wonder.ck.page/32e685... ☀️ Tickets, Tours, and Booking Resources (some affiliate links) Viator (tours): https://viator.tp.st/6vt1ITi3 GetYourGuide (tours): https://getyourguide.tp.st/2HB4Uo2L Booking.com (accommodation): https://booking.tp.st/FtyUpuqV Google Flights (just for searching! book with the airline): https://www.google.com/travel/flights ☀️ About Me Hi, I’m Kat! Located 4 hours from Banff National Park and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, I love to travel locally and internationally! I created this channel to help you with travel planning, inspiration, and to try to share everything I know to help you with your trips! Current subscribers: 100! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!!! 🩵

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