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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Aug 27, 2000
Pros: Nature at its best
Cons: None
Summary: We drove about 51km northwest of Banff along the Trans Canada Highway to Lake Louise on August 19, 2000. Known to the Stoney Indians as "Lake of the Little Fishes," Lake Louise was named in 1884 in honor of Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 19, 2010
Pros: Gorgeous, exhilarating, and rewarding!
Cons: The hike is a bit challenging at times.
Summary: If you have a love for exploring the outdoors and walking in the wild, then the 12 km hike to and from Sentinel Pass at 732 m (2,400 ft) of elevation in Banff National Park is defiantly for you! Sentinel Pass is located only an hour ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 12, 2010
Pros: Moraine Lake is wonderful for anyone who enjoys scenic views, hiking, and photography.
Cons: None.
Summary: Moraine Lake and its surrounding terrain make the top five most spectacular sights of my life. I come from a family of five children ranging in age from twenty-five to eight, and all of us enjoyed this particular stop on our ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 26, 2005
Pros: very relax place, love to go back for another vacation
Cons: It is a tours town, so everything do cost more than average
Summary: Like many other reviewers, I must say Banff is a wonderful place to visit and we enjoyed every minutes of our time there. I want to share my experience and hopefully the tips can help you plan your Banff trip. Some info about us to give you a better ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 9, 2005
Pros: People, scenery, activities
Cons: Expensive
Summary: We traveled to Banff the first week of March 2005 for a 5 day stay at the Rimrock Resort. My mother had visited the area in the summer several years ago. After hearing her stories about the busloads of tourists, crowded hotels and restaurants, etc. I ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 2, 2003
Pros: beautiful, relaxing, clean
Cons: too much to see, controlled burns made a lot of haze and smoke all week
Summary: My wife and I just returned from Banff. We stayed at the Sheraton Four Points in Canmore, which was ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 23, 2002
Pros: It's a beautiful place and it is fun going camping with your family and friends.
Cons: It is very expensive there.
Summary: Banff
Banff is a great place to go for summer vacation people from all over the world do every year. Like this summer there were people all the way from Australia and they had taken their trailer all the way to Banff it was so cool. Well ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 31, 2002
Pros: Stunning beauty
Cons: NONE
Summary: I went to Banff in June '02. Simply said this trip was amazing. It was definitely in the top 3 vacations I have taken and I have done considerable traveling.
Places to visit:
Cascade Plaza
The Roots Store on Main Street
The ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 23, 2002
Pros: Scenery
Cons: Can be very busy
Summary: 1) How to get there
It is located approximately 1 1/2 hours outside of Calgary. If you choose not to drive yourself Brewster operates a bus tour that picks up at various location in the downtown core and take you on a scenic tour of Banff ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 27, 2002
Pros: Scenery, Elegance
Cons: Drugs, Gangs
Summary: Well I was 25 years old and it was November when I decided to head out to the Lake Louise/Banff area, to look for work, and to clear my mind.
I flew into Calgary from Hamilton Ontario for about $220.00 at the beginning of November in hopes to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 23, 2001
Pros: breathtaking and world class everything!
Cons: tons of tourists
Summary: Banff is the name of the National Park, as well as the feature town in the park. The beauty of Banff is its alpine ski resort aura, centered around Lake Louise. You've probably seen pictures of Lake Louise, with its translucent color and surrounding ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 1, 2001
Pros: beautiful scenery, wonderful service
Cons: none!
Summary:
My husband, son and I made a trip to Banff this past July and it was definitely a trip worth taking. The Canadian Rockies are truly one of the most beautiful places on earth.
We booked our vacation through American Airlines, which we've done ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 25, 2001
Pros: Skiing
Cons: Expensive,Bad highways
Summary: It's best to go to Banff in winter because you can ski some
of the best mountains on earth. Skiing is a little bit expensive, but it's worth it for the scenery. Getting there is tough because you have to drive from Calgary (nearest airport)along a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 22, 2001
Pros: Amazing scenery, fresh air, fascinating wildlife, friendly locals (like me!)
Cons: Tourists who don't respect the wildlife, too crowded
Summary: Ah Banff...nestled in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. There are few as picturesque locations in all the World that can rival Banff National Park. I am one of the lucky few that can say that "I was born and raised in Banff." In my 23 years ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 24, 2001
Pros: Banff National Park - truly exquisite!
Cons: It is huge!
Summary: Banff National Park up in the northern part of Alberta is perhaps one of the most exquisite places I have ever visited. It does seem to be untouched by humans. There are more truly breathtaking sights in one place than I have ever seen, and I consider ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 7, 2001
Pros: BEAUTIFUL! Lots to do and see, not terribly crowded
Cons: Far from everywhere!(could also be a pro...)
Summary: Been to Banff NP twice, once in August, once in November. What a great place to see in both seasons! The weather can be a bit tricky in winter, but...
I went alone the first time, and stayed in hostels. There were always plenty of people to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 8, 2000
Pros: Quality to spare
Cons: none
Summary: The Banff Springs Hotel is very unique, walk into the lobby and you will see a spiral staircase going into the ceiling. This use to lead to the floor above. It is the common story that a young bride fell down these stairs and died. Her ghost was suppose ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 8, 2000
Pros: Beautiful, lots to do, hidden places.
Cons: Busy all year.
Summary: Banff is a wonderful place to visit. The price for a room at the Banff Springs Hotel can run from $199 to $ 1000 plus a night. The place was made for royal visitors. You do get the treatment as such. Deals can be had from some travel agents, but only on ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 27, 2000
Pros: Beautiful Rocky Mountain views, a great vacation spot.
Cons: Expensive
Summary:
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions From its steamy natural hot springs to the breath-taking views of the surrounding area, Banff has something to offer everyone young or old.
The mountain retreat offers a romantic ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 19, 2000
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
Summary:
Review Topic: OverviewAs I drove in from the east my jaw dropped at the sight of the Canadian Rockies and as I entered the park it was just gorgeous. I went in mid-June 1999. Let me tell you it was great. The animals and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 11, 2000
Pros: Long Scenic drive, few man-made detractions from nature's splendour
Cons: Long drive, heavy RV traffic during the summer, few services (less in winter)
Summary:
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsDo you want to drive one of the world's most scenic drives? Then get yourself to Banff or Jasper, Alberta. There is a highway that connects these two places, called the Icefields Parkway. ... read more
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