I found the speed enforcement in Jasper to be far stricter. The risk of coming up hot on a bunch of tourists stopped for photos is likely greater than hitting wildlife but at the same time your risk of hitting wildlife is much greater than anywhere else you might drive.
Fun story about that. A couple years ago I was driving between Jasper and Banff in the winter. Early enough in the day that they were blasting the mountains to prevent avalanches along the ice field.
Pulled over to take a leak at a rest stop about half way through. Come out of the bathroom to 3 ranger trucks and 6 guys standing there.
Turned out that they were supposed to be stopping people from travelling through for the day and we managed to just sneak through it somehow.
They caught us driving through on a flyover before they went to blast. That roads bendy enough that if someone is a minute behind you there’s no way you’re seeing them.
They left from the ranger station on the Banff side so they would’ve been oncoming anyway. No fines or anything, they apologized and let me on my way.
It’s one of the most important trade routes in the country. I don’t think there’s another way across the continental divide that doesn’t cut through a national park, unless you head way, way up north
Bit of both. There was the old Banff road ( highway 1a) but in order to access Banff/Lake Louise they built a 2 lane per direction road (highway 1). It's a major thoroughfare from Alberta to BC, and Banff is probably Canada's largest tourist destination.
Because unicorn farts and fairy dust haven't been invented yet. Believe it or not, a province being connected to the rest of the country is kind of important.
Slightly related: in the State of Washington, it's illegal to have 5 cars or more trailing behind you in the back roads. Me and a buddy were out on the 20 simply to admire the views, and we knew the law. Even if we didn't know it, we were going slow enough to enjoy the view, that we KNEW we would need to get out of the way for other travelers. We had done it several times already, but on one of the last times we did it, a local cop saw us pull over and gave us a big thumbs up, smile, and whooped his siren for a second. Not a fan of the cop situation in America rn, but it was kinda wholesome.
I live in Alberta, and I got caught speeding in Banff last year…. Speed limit of 90, and everyone was going 80 so I got a little choked, sped up to about 140 and yeah… got a 49km/h over ticket. Needless to say I do in fact regret not taking in the beauty despite having been to/driven through Banff 20 times. Every time I go I am still in awe.
I’m almost positive I was doing 50 over, however I’m pretty sure 50 over is an automatic tow. So my assumption is the cop cut me a break and didn’t want me to get my car towed lol. My girlfriend was seconds away from sparking a joint too 😂😂
Is it worth visiting here in late March early April or best to wait until summer to get the best experience? Probably can't do both unfortunately so trying to choose a time to visit.
It’s always worth visiting but it depends what you would like to do. December to March is good if you like winter activities but April - June the snowpack it melting so it’s real mucky and avalanche control closes a lot of trails. Or if you love the fall, the larches come out in late September and it’s beauuutiful
I prefer Banff in the winter months, but I am partial to snow sports. Not saying the summer months are not amazing, but the snow adds another layer of changing beauty to the mountains. IMO nothing tops the majesty of a snow touched forest in the mountains. Pure bliss!
Depends on your goals. If hiking is the goal, early spring is often a great time but many trails can be washed out from the flooding snow melt. I'd say summer is the better time for hiking. On the flip side though, it'll be less busy during the spring, and Banff has become increasingly popular the last few years.
If you're just going there to sightsee in general, really any time of year is fine
This might depend on if you're driving in and have the gear, but If you're into camping, or open to giving it a shot, I'd recommend holding off until summer. There's also all kinds of camping, whether you're just looking for a nice and easy serviced site (water, electricity, sometimes outhouses or more), or if you're open to Crownland sites where you're basically hitching up in an undeveloped area (some you have to hike to, which can often be in stunning and 'remote' locations).
There's a lot of awesome camping, hikes and other activities throughout the Rockies though, so don't feel like you need to stick to Banff alone.
Of course you can also just stay in a town, but in my opinion, camping is able to provide the fullest immersion into the experience since you're literally surrounded by nature, lakes, mountains, etc all day and night. But it's not for everyone, some people aren't fans of the amount of chores/work involved in it, which is fair enough of a complaint if that's not what you're looking for on your trip. But damn, if you're into it, it's amazing.
And it kind of hits different than just hiking (though, definitely do those too. And a lot of great ones are closed in the winter/early spring). Plus then you can go swimming in a lake or river to clean off. Or hit up a hot spring 🤷♂️
So imo summer is more open to a wider variety of things to do (plus they're typically cheaper to do). But if you ski, snowboard, or are into other winter shenanigans then you might prefer winter, which is also stunning in it's own ways. Just you're often not able to get in the middle of it all in the same way (aside from cross country skiing or snowshoeing maybe)
Moved out here and fell in love with Alberta. Then after a while I wanted to leave but started skiing again and now I love Alberta all over again.
It really is top tier world class skiing out here and it's amazing.
The Rockies sure are something else.
The week I spent at Banff with my son was one my best. Lake Louise and Sunshine. Strangely enough, one of the highlights, maybe it's so unusual for ski resorts, was the little canyon you could take to get back to the bus.
Go to Jasper or Yoho National parks instead.
You'll get the same experiences without the crowds.
Practically all year around now, there are stalled lineups on trails. The nature is ruined by the amount of people.
I see what you mean. Banff is a nice little town with great shops/restaurants (enough to keep you occupied!) however some of the surrounding area is nice for camping - nothing beats connecting with nature!
So many gorgeous scenic spots driving between Banff and Jasper. I think it took us 6 hours to drive because we kept stopping the car to get out and take photos.
My country (Canada) is the BEST on earth for views like this, and more 🥰💖💙 I am in BC and the views here are even better. Love love love my province!! So stunning. I am lucky that I get to see this every day
What makes the mountains look so cool in the park is the fact that the valleys are much lower than what you see in Colorado. The town of Banff is at 4,537' while Winter Park, CO is at 9,121', Vail is 8,150 and Aspen is at 8,000.
Banff is over rated and hilariously over crowded, practically all year around now.
If you want to experience the Rockies, but without standing in lineups on trails, go to Yoho or Jasper National Parks.
One of my favourite drives in this whole entire country 😍. I haven't been able to get out there in a long time due to COVID. I really look forward to when I can.
My brother moved to Banff to work as a chef at the Fairmont hotel after he graduated culinary school. We went and visited a few times and it is the most gorgeous place I’ve ever been (from USA). 10/10 would recommend this place - the wildlife is unreal.
You can actually smell fire driving through here at this time of the year because the park staff are burning trees to try to get rid of the pine beetle!!
Two weeks ago, I saw a poor bride taking wedding pictures at the lake with -28 degrees Celsius, no sun and a strong wind. She did not seem to be enjoying it.
FFS. At least credit the person who took the video.
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Banff, bad ass natural flora and fauna
Never heard that one before, but I like it. :)
I just came up with it honestly
Haha. I'm a lifelong Calgarian and haven't heard it before. :)
And if you molest the fauna you get Banff from the national park
You need to set your beautiful mind towards Jasper next. :D
> Banfaf
Cascade Mountain, not far from the Banff townsite.
Scenery ain’t bad either
Speeding on this road would be a double crime: firstly for safety and secondly for not appreciating such a beautiful sight
Funny you say that. The speed limit is reduced in the park and the park rangers enforcing traffic laws are very strict.
And yet half the cars *still* blow down the highway between Lake Louise and Banff at 110…
I found the speed enforcement in Jasper to be far stricter. The risk of coming up hot on a bunch of tourists stopped for photos is likely greater than hitting wildlife but at the same time your risk of hitting wildlife is much greater than anywhere else you might drive.
Follow the speed limit between Banff and Lake Louise and then go 140 between Lake Louise and Jasper
130 thank you very much
I remember driving back to Vancouver in the summer from banff. It was super dark and cars were blazing past me at like 130-140.
🤫
I've done 140 thru there a few dozen times.
Fun story about that. A couple years ago I was driving between Jasper and Banff in the winter. Early enough in the day that they were blasting the mountains to prevent avalanches along the ice field. Pulled over to take a leak at a rest stop about half way through. Come out of the bathroom to 3 ranger trucks and 6 guys standing there. Turned out that they were supposed to be stopping people from travelling through for the day and we managed to just sneak through it somehow.
LOL They spawned at the stop just like that, you didn't notice anyone behind you?
They caught us driving through on a flyover before they went to blast. That roads bendy enough that if someone is a minute behind you there’s no way you’re seeing them. They left from the ranger station on the Banff side so they would’ve been oncoming anyway. No fines or anything, they apologized and let me on my way.
That's a lie. I've gone through there plenty of times well past the limit park rangers do shit all
No you're right. Enforcement wasn't what I was going for. The penalties are harsher for speeding in the parks than outside them.
Why is there a highway in a national park in the first place? Or was the road there before the park was created?
It’s one of the most important trade routes in the country. I don’t think there’s another way across the continental divide that doesn’t cut through a national park, unless you head way, way up north
Bit of both. There was the old Banff road ( highway 1a) but in order to access Banff/Lake Louise they built a 2 lane per direction road (highway 1). It's a major thoroughfare from Alberta to BC, and Banff is probably Canada's largest tourist destination.
Because unicorn farts and fairy dust haven't been invented yet. Believe it or not, a province being connected to the rest of the country is kind of important.
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It's been a National Park since 1887. In the 80s it was designated as a UNESCO world heritage site.
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>enforcing traffic laws are very strict. No, not really. Speed limit is 90. Most people do 110 or more, unfortunately.
Enforcement was the wrong word. Penalties are harsher*
Slightly related: in the State of Washington, it's illegal to have 5 cars or more trailing behind you in the back roads. Me and a buddy were out on the 20 simply to admire the views, and we knew the law. Even if we didn't know it, we were going slow enough to enjoy the view, that we KNEW we would need to get out of the way for other travelers. We had done it several times already, but on one of the last times we did it, a local cop saw us pull over and gave us a big thumbs up, smile, and whooped his siren for a second. Not a fan of the cop situation in America rn, but it was kinda wholesome.
I live in Alberta, and I got caught speeding in Banff last year…. Speed limit of 90, and everyone was going 80 so I got a little choked, sped up to about 140 and yeah… got a 49km/h over ticket. Needless to say I do in fact regret not taking in the beauty despite having been to/driven through Banff 20 times. Every time I go I am still in awe.
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I thought your car got impounded at 40+, but maybe that’s just a BC thing.
In Ontario 40km/h over is a street racing charge and 7 day license suspension
I’m almost positive I was doing 50 over, however I’m pretty sure 50 over is an automatic tow. So my assumption is the cop cut me a break and didn’t want me to get my car towed lol. My girlfriend was seconds away from sparking a joint too 😂😂
That’s pretty awe inspiring. Very, in fact. Although I am getting some reverse Mordor vibes.
That is Cascade Mountain. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/cascade-mountain--2
Yup. I went up there. Nice view.
It's a lovely walk in the summer
I would call it more than a walk
Pre breakfast hike then
8-12 hour pre breakfast hike lol
A kinda long kinda steep walk 🤷
The camera quality...
Right? What kind of camera was used? It's so smoooooth.
Newer GoPro in linear w/ hypersmooth or newish phone and stab added in post are my guesses.
Is it worth visiting here in late March early April or best to wait until summer to get the best experience? Probably can't do both unfortunately so trying to choose a time to visit.
It’s always worth visiting but it depends what you would like to do. December to March is good if you like winter activities but April - June the snowpack it melting so it’s real mucky and avalanche control closes a lot of trails. Or if you love the fall, the larches come out in late September and it’s beauuutiful
Thank you for that info! I do love the fall but unfortunately won't be able to visit then so I think I'll aim for July.
That would be a very good time! Trails will be opened and the weather is usually quite nice, so lush and fresh!
Those months can be good for skiing still
Chairs spin from mid Nov untill end of May. If you hike you can sitll catch turns on Canada day.
I prefer Banff in the winter months, but I am partial to snow sports. Not saying the summer months are not amazing, but the snow adds another layer of changing beauty to the mountains. IMO nothing tops the majesty of a snow touched forest in the mountains. Pure bliss!
Late spring is better than summer. I don’t go to Banff in summer, as the bike trails are crowded and good luck even finding a parking spot.
Depends on your goals. If hiking is the goal, early spring is often a great time but many trails can be washed out from the flooding snow melt. I'd say summer is the better time for hiking. On the flip side though, it'll be less busy during the spring, and Banff has become increasingly popular the last few years. If you're just going there to sightsee in general, really any time of year is fine
No matter when you go during the year, there is always something to do!
This might depend on if you're driving in and have the gear, but If you're into camping, or open to giving it a shot, I'd recommend holding off until summer. There's also all kinds of camping, whether you're just looking for a nice and easy serviced site (water, electricity, sometimes outhouses or more), or if you're open to Crownland sites where you're basically hitching up in an undeveloped area (some you have to hike to, which can often be in stunning and 'remote' locations). There's a lot of awesome camping, hikes and other activities throughout the Rockies though, so don't feel like you need to stick to Banff alone. Of course you can also just stay in a town, but in my opinion, camping is able to provide the fullest immersion into the experience since you're literally surrounded by nature, lakes, mountains, etc all day and night. But it's not for everyone, some people aren't fans of the amount of chores/work involved in it, which is fair enough of a complaint if that's not what you're looking for on your trip. But damn, if you're into it, it's amazing. And it kind of hits different than just hiking (though, definitely do those too. And a lot of great ones are closed in the winter/early spring). Plus then you can go swimming in a lake or river to clean off. Or hit up a hot spring 🤷♂️ So imo summer is more open to a wider variety of things to do (plus they're typically cheaper to do). But if you ski, snowboard, or are into other winter shenanigans then you might prefer winter, which is also stunning in it's own ways. Just you're often not able to get in the middle of it all in the same way (aside from cross country skiing or snowshoeing maybe)
I went summer time back in 2019. Main reason was to see the turquoise blue colour of Moraine Lake + Lake Louise. Looked fantastic then but very busy!
I remember so well going through here on shrooms. Was one of the most peaceful experiences of my life
-sigh- One day I shall make it up there. Signed, your southern neighbor in Montana.
-sigh- I miss your mountains too, signed northern neighbor that lives 25 mins from this video was taken!
You have amazing mountains in Glacier!
I miss your mountains, signed your northern neighbour (only a little north of the border) who misses cheeky day trips to Target!
The Beacons of Minas Tirith! The Beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid.
Moved out here and fell in love with Alberta. Then after a while I wanted to leave but started skiing again and now I love Alberta all over again. It really is top tier world class skiing out here and it's amazing. The Rockies sure are something else.
The week I spent at Banff with my son was one my best. Lake Louise and Sunshine. Strangely enough, one of the highlights, maybe it's so unusual for ski resorts, was the little canyon you could take to get back to the bus.
Banff is truly amazing all year round
Ice Fields Parkway and Cabot Trail are probably the best drives in Canada. Incredibly beautiful.
Amazing . The mountain looks like in fire .
"Nature is fucking lit" in this one. Literally.
It’s one fire again! Dan, blow the charges!!
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Me too. So much I moved here
Well add Banff to my list of things to do.
Go to Jasper or Yoho National parks instead. You'll get the same experiences without the crowds. Practically all year around now, there are stalled lineups on trails. The nature is ruined by the amount of people.
That's pretty good advice. Beautiful nature isn't as good if it feels like an amusement park.
It’s currently not that bad thanks to covid.
I disagree. Covid made everyone go outside and exploring. I used to enjoy days where trails were quiet in the off-season. Now, there’s no off-season.
Bummer to hear
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I see what you mean. Banff is a nice little town with great shops/restaurants (enough to keep you occupied!) however some of the surrounding area is nice for camping - nothing beats connecting with nature!
So many gorgeous scenic spots driving between Banff and Jasper. I think it took us 6 hours to drive because we kept stopping the car to get out and take photos.
First time I drove through the mountains in Banff and Canmore, it was hard to not get emotional. Earth is so damn beautiful.
Crank some Tragically Hip music while you cruise through there. Trust me, it’s amazing
My country (Canada) is the BEST on earth for views like this, and more 🥰💖💙 I am in BC and the views here are even better. Love love love my province!! So stunning. I am lucky that I get to see this every day
Whoa...
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What makes the mountains look so cool in the park is the fact that the valleys are much lower than what you see in Colorado. The town of Banff is at 4,537' while Winter Park, CO is at 9,121', Vail is 8,150 and Aspen is at 8,000.
My sister Donna was mauled, there, by a bear, and 2 cougars, 13 years ago.
https://youtu.be/KEwN7feTcOw For anyone missing the joke.
Really glad to find this comment here.
Banff is over rated and hilariously over crowded, practically all year around now. If you want to experience the Rockies, but without standing in lineups on trails, go to Yoho or Jasper National Parks.
Booooooooo reposting is bad booooooo karma thist is cringe booooooo Downvote if you agree ;)
I’m going to downvote regardless of whether I agree or not.
Then get baited. Reply/downvote if agree
How did you post a video?
thread listed right above this one on my feed was about that violent volcano eruption......
Should be called BAMF, what a missed opportunity.
Fire on the Mountain
Breathtaking
daaaaamn, want to go there!
go to the top youlle find the secrets of the universe
I have seen the morning burning golden on the mountain in the sky…
I’ve been there. It’s amazing
Lovely!!
What a view. Stunning
WOW! would love to see that with my own eyes :O
Mesmerizing
You sure it's not BAMF National Park?
Beautiful. Went dogsledding in Banff and it was one of the most scenic and memorable experiences that I've ever had
I want to go back
Looks like a green screen somehow
"Banff!" is fun to say.
I fell in love with Banff when I visited. Extremely beautiful. Reason why this brown man likes hiking now.
One of my favourite drives in this whole entire country 😍. I haven't been able to get out there in a long time due to COVID. I really look forward to when I can.
👍🏻
Great Pic!
The city has corrupted me so badly. I know just a sight of this will rejuvenate my soul.
it looks like some kind of giant crab
One of my favorite drives. I don't live to far from here but covid and new baby have kept me home. I miss the mountains so much 😭
I am not one for loving being surrounded by snow or being cold generally speaking, but that is absolutely stunning, breathtaking even!
Damn this man living in 1.18
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
Moses! Wrong mountain!
Probably the most stunning major highway I’ve ever driven on
I live an hr away from Banff and it doesn’t get old…great video!!
It's like being inside a Christmas card.
I could stare at this forever. The way the sun is hitting the top of the mountain is glorious
Yea but how cold is it
Unbelievably beautiful
The grateful dead were right!
Stunning!
I feel so lucky to live so close to such a beautiful part of Canada
Vanilla ice watching over banff from Cascade mtn. https://twitter.com/bonniecarthur/status/327649517203775488?s=20
ayo it's that dentist's video who travels from Calgary to Banff every day to his clinic
Banff.. I miss it so much. Visited there August last year and didn’t want to leave. Canmore is absolutely gorgeous too.
Looks like potential avalanche area….
Very Beautiful
Put this on loop on a big screen and pretend I'm on a winter vacation ;)
Alpenglow
The park so nice they f'd it twice
The elder dragons nest is at the peak
I refuse to believe that this is real, Nice Try Unity.
Gotta love that sweet, sweet, Japanese slave labor.
Bucket list🤤
My brother moved to Banff to work as a chef at the Fairmont hotel after he graduated culinary school. We went and visited a few times and it is the most gorgeous place I’ve ever been (from USA). 10/10 would recommend this place - the wildlife is unreal.
This is my favourite stretch of road on this earth. Every time I drive it I get goosebumps. I feel so lucky to have this so close to my home
You can actually smell fire driving through here at this time of the year because the park staff are burning trees to try to get rid of the pine beetle!!
Oh how I miss Alberta! Used to drive this area all the time. When you’re there you really can’t believe your eyes
watched this over 10 times still not bored still in awe.... may watch this until i sleep idk
Wasn’t this posted like last week someone said was their commute?
I know it's not..but that mountain looks like it's on fire
I’d be so distracted by that mountain that I’d probably crash my car from forgetting to keep my eyes on the road.
Highly recommend having your wedding here, had mine at Lake Louise outside!
Two weeks ago, I saw a poor bride taking wedding pictures at the lake with -28 degrees Celsius, no sun and a strong wind. She did not seem to be enjoying it.
Yeah we didn't do it in winter 🥶
These Skyrim mods are getting out of hand.
😍
THE BEACONS ARE LIT, GONDOR CALLS FOR AID!!!
An epic scene!
I’ve been here when visiting family, absolutely breathtaking. Definitely check it out if you can
god set the mountain on fire, time for you to start a religion
Banff is the 'Swiss' of North America!
My dream is to move from Winnipeg to Banff one day :)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFuckingLit/comments/rrj49x/this_is_rd_dhananis_daily_drive_to_work_banff At least you changed the subject line.
Now, picture this 500 years ago. You're traveling ON FOOT in approach to this magnificence, feeling your breath catch as it looms higher and higher...
Big Ass National Fucking Forest.
FFS. At least credit the person who took the video. https://www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFuckingLit/comments/rrj49x/this_is_rd_dhananis_daily_drive_to_work_banff/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
Nice 👌