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How to See Banff in 3 Days (WITHOUT the Crowds or High Cost!)

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👁️ 306 views📅 3 weeks ago⏱️ 50:12
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Creator's Key Takeaways

It is magical. And then there's little snowflakes coming down.

We are so grateful that we upgraded our rental car from an intermediate car to this Mazda CX-5 with all-terrain tires.

I was most looking forward to Marin Lake. It's so beautiful there. And I know today will be beautiful, but I'd rather be at Marine Lake.

Lake Louise is simply stunning. And the steam dancing over the lake on this extra cold fall morning made it quite memorable and all the more magical.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book lodging as far out as possible and don't stay right in the town of Banff for cheaper rates.
✓Always buy park passes ahead of time so you don't have to worry about entrance stations being closed.
✓Come prepared with winter gear if you're coming in the fall, just in case.
✓Make sure you have an equipped vehicle for possible snow.
✓Look at the weather forecast lots before your trip.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not being prepared for cold and icy conditions in fall — Come prepared with winter gear, look at weather forecasts, and have an equipped vehicle for snow.
Navigating the shuttle bus reservation system for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake — Plan ahead a lot, do your research, and book as far out as possible.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to see Banff in 3 days without crowds or high cost?
QWhat is the best way to prepare for a fall trip to Banff National Park?
QHow to navigate the shuttle bus reservation system for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake?

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Top: Johnston Canyon Hike
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Is it possible to go to Banff WITHOUT the crowds or high cost!!?? YES!!! Join us in this episode as we SHOW YOU HOW with our 3-day itinerary in the fall season in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN THE WORLD! We share IMPORTANT TIPS to make your visit the best it can be! 🎥For ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW for booking the Moraine Lake and Lake Louise shuttle bus with the Parks Canada reservation system, check out: https://youtu.be/UK0Wx42oX8M 🗺️This is the AWESOME PLACE we stayed near Banff: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1347258550265458863 🐻Where we rented our bear spray (they rent other hiking necessities too like trekking poles): https://www.rentabackpack.com/ Episode 062 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Driving from Calgary, Alberta 03:38 The most awesome Banff Airbnb - Canmore, Alberta 07:50 Cave & Basin National Historic Site 11:56 Banff Park Museum 13:18 Bow Valley Parkway 13:59 Johnston Canyon 15:00 Johnston Canyon Hike to Lower and Upper Falls 19:52 Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Shuttle Bus 23:34 Lake Louise, Canada 25:24 Lake Agnes Teahouse Hike 34:34 Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail 36:20 Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel 37:12 Bow Valley Parkway 39:20 Vermilion Lakes Road 40:52 Bow Valley Parkway 41:55 C-Level Cirque Hike 44:59 Bankhead Historic Townsite Trail MUSIC: 🎶Music licensed through Musicbed. #banff #lakelouise #banffnationalpark _______________ ABOUT: 🏞️We are a family of 4 plus our Siberian Husky who love the outdoors, hiking, and traveling. With budgeting and savings in mind, we enjoy many modes of travel—travel trailer, rooftop tent, backpack, cruise ship, or hotel. 🗺️We've traveled as a couple for 2 decades and have been traveling with our kids for more than 13 years, and we believe travel and adventure doesn’t have to stop with kids. Whether you choose to hike, camp, cruise, or overland, we want to inspire you to put your dreams into action by giving you tips and tricks for destinations and deals, so you can adventure better and Dream Then Do!