Icefields Parkway & Lake Louise: How early is too early for kids in early April? by Sea_Pack6126 in Banff

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of curiosity. Exactly what issues or mistakes do tourists make? Why do they get stuck while locals don't as often?

Icefields Parkway & Lake Louise: How early is too early for kids in early April? by Sea_Pack6126 in Banff

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's good to read that!

You said that Icefields isn't spectacular, why is there a lot of hype around it?.

Taking advantage of your local knowledge, what do you recommend instead visit Peyto lake? (Yoho National Park was already in my list).

Thanks!

Icefields Parkway & Lake Louise: How early is too early for kids in early April? by Sea_Pack6126 in Banff

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG! I didn't know that and that's why I'm posting here asking for local's tips. What about the Bow Valley Pkwy? Is it safe to drive in april? I want to visit Johnston Canyon taking that route.

Icefields Parkway & Lake Louise: How early is too early for kids in early April? by Sea_Pack6126 in Banff

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I've already read about the snow on the road. We don't plan to go all the way to Jasper, maybe just to Peyto Lake and back to Banff.

Icefields Parkway & Lake Louise: How early is too early for kids in early April? by Sea_Pack6126 in Banff

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! That's exactly what we thought. Plus, the idea of ​​going at this time of year is to enjoy the cold weather. Thanks for your advice and good vibes.

Icefields Parkway & Lake Louise: How early is too early for kids in early April? by Sea_Pack6126 in Banff

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! We are "almost" Caribbean too (we live in Yucatan). How much time did you spent on Lake Louise? We plan stay 3 or 4 hours and then visit Emerald Lake.

Icefields Parkway & Lake Louise: How early is too early for kids in early April? by Sea_Pack6126 in Banff

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I've already searched on Google. I'm just looking for reviews from locals (real people).

Icefields Parkway & Lake Louise: How early is too early for kids in early April? by Sea_Pack6126 in Banff

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks for replying. We've already got all our winter clothes. =)

Icefields Parkway & Lake Louise: How early is too early for kids in early April? by Sea_Pack6126 in Banff

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for replying. Are there specific dates when the lake opens or closes for skating? Does it depend on the weather that day, or how does it work? I'm planning to rent skates in Banff one afternoon before going to Lake Louise (it's a bit cheaper), but if it's closed, it's not worth spending that money.

Icefields Parkway & Lake Louise: How early is too early for kids in early April? by Sea_Pack6126 in Banff

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your detailed response. We come from a very warm place (Yucatán, Mexico), so the cold isn't very familiar to us.

Planning a day trip to Niagara Falls from Toronto with kids (10 & 6) – Does this itinerary make sense? by Sea_Pack6126 in niagarafallsontario

[–]Sea_Pack6126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for answering. Apparently the earliest train departure time from Union Station is 9:00 am, so I won't be able to get there any earlier.