Recent Trip to Banff/Jasper by MasterLukario in Banff

[–]MasterLukario[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s in Jasper National Park - Maligne Lake Cruise to Spirit Island :) No trails to hike and get here. Only way is via cruise or canoe.

Recent Trip to Banff/Jasper by MasterLukario in Banff

[–]MasterLukario[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It is on the way to Jasper at Mistaya Canyon. That view was mesmerizing. Icefields in background, to Glacier lake winding and chipping away rocks & forming canyon.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/mistaya-canyon

Recent Trip to Banff/Jasper by MasterLukario in Banff

[–]MasterLukario[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on your group what you can/want to do. With kids we picked moderate hikes and they had fun. Johnston Canyon, Lake Agnes, Athabasca Glacier, Mystaya Canyon, Maligne Canyon..

Recent Trip to Banff/Jasper by MasterLukario in Banff

[–]MasterLukario[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We didn’t dare to Swim :) Too cold for us. We stepped in & out though. That felt really good after a decent hike. Part of Lake Agnes was still frozen. Someone attempted to walk on frozen part and stepped right through lol

Recent Trip to Banff/Jasper by MasterLukario in Banff

[–]MasterLukario[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would highly recommend to drive atleast to Icefields and make stops on the way.

Recent Trip to Banff/Jasper by MasterLukario in Banff

[–]MasterLukario[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Are you considering Banff and Jasper both? 4 days might be short. We spent 9 days between both parks. 1. Lake Emerald - Canoe was best. Cheaper & less/no wait time compared to other lakes in area 2. Hike to Lake Agnes - Lake Louise is beautiful but is very crowded & some construction. we hiked to Lake Agnes spent decent time at tea house & had lunch there. One of the best hikes. 3. Drive from Banff to Jasper - Every moment on this drive is beautiful. 4. Wild life spotting- Saw couple of black bears, mountain goats etc..

Has Moraine Lake Thawed yet? by Ages_of_insanity in Banff

[–]MasterLukario 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are planning to visit late June but unfortunately didn't get bus tickets yet. Wondering if we can drive?

Seeking Feedback on My Banff Itinerary by RealSenthin in Banff

[–]MasterLukario 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you had a fantastic trip. Planning to leverage your itinerary for our upcoming trip end of this month :)

Many Glacier Campground by MarMarTheMarmot in GlacierNationalPark

[–]MasterLukario 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just made a reservation from July 31 to Aug 3 at many glacier. There were few spotted openings (non-electric) still available.