{"id":4369,"date":"2021-11-30T18:43:21","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T18:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/martak.sg-host.com\/?page_id=4369"},"modified":"2024-07-10T11:21:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T10:21:56","slug":"canadian-rockies-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/canadian-rockies-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Rockies Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ea1fd8b gbp-section gbp-pages-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5b026dea gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-be1ab581\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c68a64d6 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Canadian Rockies &amp; Beyond Road Trip Itineraries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7483ab60 gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">From a four-day road trip on Vancouver Island to a three-week detailed plan from Vancouver through the Rockies and back.&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-57a465e2\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-58a09885 gb-button-text gbp-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/canadian-rockies-itineraries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plan your road trip<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e3c1f35b\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f0bc24ff\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f0bc24ff\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maligne-Lake-Road-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Maligne Lake Road-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maligne-Lake-Road-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maligne-Lake-Road-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maligne-Lake-Road-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Maligne-Lake-Road-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4fa4b561 gbp-section gbp-pages-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53e92010 gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-99e935b6\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c31d6f41 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Day Hikes in the Canadian Rockies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-01bb4349 gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">The wilderness of the Canadian Rockies is unbeatable, and hiking is the best way to experience it. Discover my favourite hikes in the Rockies.<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d796cc27\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-5ee19c6c gb-button-text gbp-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/canadian-rockies-day-hikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Choose your day hike<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-86b1e9f0\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-043beac7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-043beac7\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pocaterra-Ridge-35.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Pocaterra Ridge-35\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pocaterra-Ridge-35.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pocaterra-Ridge-35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pocaterra-Ridge-35-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Pocaterra-Ridge-35-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8da8a20f gbp-section gbp-pages-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ced2d62a gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4acfe729\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e51f7619 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Backpacking Treks in the Canadian Rockies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-459a1793 gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">Plan your perfect backcountry experience with my guides on multi-day backpacking trips in the Rockies, which feature gems like the Berg Lake Trail, Mount Assiniboine, and the Rockwall Trail.&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4274e74a\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-919d186e gb-button-text gbp-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/canadian-rockies-backpacking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plan your trek<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d1636dd8\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-3b54b91f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-3b54b91f\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Berg-Lake-Trail-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Berg-Lake-Trail-23\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Berg-Lake-Trail-23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Berg-Lake-Trail-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Berg-Lake-Trail-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Berg-Lake-Trail-23-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-51edcf38 gbp-section gbp-pages-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-efa64142 gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fd7cca5f\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-27f582b5 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Photography in the Canadian Rockies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1e8fde2b gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">Would you like to capture the perfect shot worth hanging on the wall? Discover the best photo locations in the Canadian Rockies, and you&#8217;ll be closer to your goal.&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-544aeb1f\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-3b107b59 gb-button-text gbp-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/canadian-rockies-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See the photography spots<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8d46e971\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7b00b2ee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7b00b2ee\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Maligne-Lake-Jasper-National-Park-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cea2d30d gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e20f83a5 gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-864abd8c\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8099ea95 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Frequently Asked Questions About Travelling In The Canadian Rockies<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ffe8fa77\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d095f387 gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-33d268b7 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-726813a9 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What are the best months to do a road trip in the Canadian Rockies?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f103109a\">\n\n<p>I road tripped through the Canadian Rockies in my self-converted van for 6 months during the Spring, Summer and Autumn seasons. It was a constant ride, full of condensation, mosquitos, road closures, snow, and wildlife encounters. And&nbsp;some of that was during&nbsp;summer!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning a road trip through Alberta and British Columbia a good time is between mid May until mid October, but\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes there is a but. If your main aim is to hike hold your horses! The official hiking season doesn\u2019t start until the end of June. Anytime before that and you run a risk of limiting your trip to road side stops and easy valley walks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada\u2019s Spring, Summer and Fall are very short and many businesses only run within this time frame. If you decide to follow one of my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/canada-travel-guide\/travel-tips-and-itineraries\/\">Canadian Road Trip Itineraries<\/a>&nbsp;earlier or later than this, you may&nbsp;face difficulties&nbsp;such as finding operating campsites. In that case I suggest renting a compact car and staying in hotels, most of which stay open throughout the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong, you&nbsp;can still visit in the winter but think twice about renting a camper van and road tripping. Staying in one town (or maybe two) and basing yourself there for your entire holiday is a better idea.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ae4a590f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-37b0a7a0 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What&#8217;s the best itinerary?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-749a5370\">\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an international visitor arriving by air then chances are you\u2019ll be flying into either Calgary or Vancouver. If you have the choice of the two, Calgary is much closer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your life easier, I\u2019ve made several sample self drive travel itineraries.&nbsp;They encompass all of the best spots and the must do activities. They are optimised so you make the most out of your time here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just pick a route. They took me over a year to create and they are the best free resource you\u2019ll find on the internet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-multiday-hikes-canadian-rockies\/\">Calgary to Calgary: 2 week itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/vancouver-calgary-road-trip-itinerary-part-1\/\">Vancouver to Calgary: 2 week itinerary&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/western-canada-road-trip-plan\/\">Vancouver to Vancouver: 3 week itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/vancouver-island-road-trip-guide\/\">Vancouver Island: 4 days&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d68a2b1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-34b23dfa gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Is it better to travel in a motorhome or stay in hotels?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fbfef063\">\n\n<p>Both ideas have their pros and cons and it really depends on what kind of holiday you\u2019re after. I personally prefer motorhome travel. It gives me the freedom of being in the right place at the right time without having to pay hefty hotel bills, only small campsite fees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotels also book out many months in advance, whereas many campsites in the Canadian Rockies are first come first served.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotels naturally have their perks: real flushing toilets, a real bed, guaranteed warmth and in-house restaurants certainly make your stay more homely and luxurious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If camping is not&nbsp;something that tickles your fancy, then make sure you book your hotels well ahead.&nbsp;Popular hotels can book out more than 6 months in advance. As for campervans try to book at least 3-4 months in advance to avoid disappointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to travel by campervan I would recommend travelling only during the months of June, July, August. By September the nights become bitterly cold and getting up in a cold camper in the morning might be a struggle. I\u2019ve met people who made that choice unknowingly and were miserable because of it.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorhomerepublic.com\/canada\/vancouver-rv-rental?affiliate=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motorhome Republic<\/a>&nbsp;is a great site comparison for campervan rentals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b0cbeed0 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4de58e18 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Is it easy to drive in Canada?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c664d2d\">\n\n<p>Yes, Canada\u2019s roads are foolproof. With wide lanes and plenty of signs, it\u2019s easy to navigate even in the most hectic of cities. That\u2019s why it\u2019s such a good country for a road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However I do think some things can be improved. North Americans need to learn the benefits of traffic islands. They are a much more efficient version of a 4 way stop. A 4 way stop is an intersection where whoever arrives first has the right of way, but must come to a complete stop first. The only annoying thing I find about driving in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nice welcome when driving in Canada was the ability of&nbsp;turning right even when facing a red light,&nbsp;providing that you still yield to all other traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When&nbsp;driving at night stay vigilant&nbsp;for wildlife especially on smaller, quieter side roads. A collision with a moose can be fatal for everyone involved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most&nbsp;rental vehicles in Canada&nbsp;are automatic, easy to drive but not very economical compared to the European equivalents. If you are after booking one try&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/canada\/calgary\/yyc?a_aid=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/locations\/canada?a_aid=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a>&nbsp;I use them personally and am always happy about their great customer service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8e60aad2 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-48e56f75 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What&#8217;s the weather like in the Canadian Rockies?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-21323d00\">\n\n<p>Tempestuous, they\u2019re mountains after all! The winters here are cold, but sunny and extremely arid. The winter can last from November until April. If you\u2019re coming for a skiing holiday then it\u2019s perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However planning a winter road trip around the Rockies is not ideal. Most campsites do not operate and the area is subject to several planned, and unplanned, road closures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Temperatures can vary from +10 Celsius (50F) down to -40 Celsius (-40F). It\u2019s much quieter here in the winter but still super scenic for those who aren\u2019t into winter spots, here are some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inafarawayland.com\/alberta-winter-wonderland\/\">photos that prove Alberta is a winter wonderland<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring melt generally happens around May. The majority of the snow in the towns will have disappeared at ground level but will certainly still be present at higher altitudes and on mountain peaks. Road closures will hopefully be a thing of the past and many of the campsites will start to reopen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June, July and August are brilliant months to visit, long days mean you can make the most of your time here and the wildlife is out in full force. Summer time temperatures are hot and it can be&nbsp;quite rainy, especially in the June monsoon. The average day time temperature will be in the mid 20\u2019s (~75F)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However there is a dark side to travelling in July and August which nobody talks about \u2013 the wildfires! They happen often and the smoke from the wildfires often covers the sky and makes everything look bleak. They affected my travel plans a lot. I had to move my backpacking trips and cancel many day hikes because of the wildfire danger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an avid hiker then August &amp; September are your most promising months,&nbsp;it\u2019s when there\u2019s the least amount of snow on the trails and when the autumn colours bring everything to life.&nbsp;Temperatures are a complete mixed bag but expect days to flutter close to 20 Celsius (68F) and nights will probably be below freezing. I find September the most beautiful. It provides the highest amount of colour contrast in the scenery and all different kinds of weather phenomenon.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Canadian saying goes \u201cIf you don\u2019t like the weather where you are, wait 5 minutes\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8c5cbbb4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-28b20c91 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why are the glacial lakes in the Canadian Rockies so turquoise green?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-136815ea\">\n\n<p>Many lakes in the Canadian Rockies get their water from glaciers. Apparently there\u2019s over 3,000 glaciers here. Unfortunately it\u2019s predicted that by 2100 they will have shrunk&nbsp;to&nbsp;5% of their current size.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing particularly that special about glacial water, it\u2019s just&nbsp;ancient rain water that froze&nbsp;and formed glacial ice, a semi solid substance that&nbsp;slowly&nbsp;flows down mountain valleys. It contains loads of archaic information about climate change though, which is pretty cool. Pun intended.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The slow moving glaciers,&nbsp;grind away at the bedrock&nbsp;below. Due to their mass, they apply so much pressure to the rocks that the substance they grind away is called&nbsp;Rock Flour. Named because it has the consistency of normal cooking flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rock flour&nbsp;eventually gets washed from the glaciers into the lakes. The flour, being so fine, doesn\u2019t immediately drop to the bottom of the lake, it just levitates close to the surface. It\u2019s what gives the cloudy effect and it\u2019s also known as&nbsp;glacial milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the sun rays hit the lake, instead of penetrating deep down, the rays bounce off the rock flour, which&nbsp;absorbs a lot of the blue&nbsp;light in the visible spectrum leaving the lake to appear to us to be anything from a vivid green to a milky blue. Yeahhhh Science!!!!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bc5cba5d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-20a27e53 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How much should I budget per day for my road trip?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3d25733f\">\n\n<p>Canada is a Westernised country with Western prices. If you\u2019re a millionaire, it is cheap, but if you\u2019re searching for a bus change between sofa cushions,&nbsp;it can be quite expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I lived in my van in the summer, I spent around 1200 CAD a month. I think that would be the bare minimum here in the Rockies. For tourists coming on a&nbsp;budget&nbsp;with food, campsites, excursions and a small rental vehicle, I would recommend&nbsp;100$ per person\/day&nbsp;(based on two people).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live more lavishly, then that number can quickly go up. For example, Banff Springs Hotel suites can cost 1400$ a night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think an&nbsp;upper midrange budget, with a decent camper van rental, gas, insurance, staying in both campsites and hotels, eating healthy local food, going on paid excursions and tours, and the occasional glass of wine, would suggest around&nbsp;200 \u2013 250$ per person\/day&nbsp;(based on two people).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a canoe in Jasper can be CAD100$&nbsp;for a day. Hiring a canoe on Moraine Lake can be CAD100$&nbsp;for an hour.&nbsp;What I am trying to say is don\u2019t fall into tourist traps. Travelling doesn\u2019t have to be expensive if you do your research properly! That\u2019s what My&nbsp;Canada Travel Guide&nbsp;is for!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6fb43a7f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-37258bb6 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Are Canadians really as friendly as everyone says?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6c081f5a\">\n\n<p>Yes, yes, yes. A million times yes. I don\u2019t know why but I\u2019m not complaining. Everything seems to be so much better when people are nice to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think with all the space they have over there they appreciate human interaction more, as opposed to us Europeans who are often piled on top of each other in small flats in big cities and annoyed by each other\u2019s presence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my first experiences of the local\u2019s friendliness was standing at a train station with my partner and trying to figure out our connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were approached by a guy who not only pointed us in the right direction but also accompanied us all the way downtown and then insisted on showing us our destination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-faab1628 gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e782f051 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3c2bf160 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What&#8217;s your favourite multi-day hike in the Canadian Rockies?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-224fee52\">\n\n<p>Tipping is expected in Canada much like the USA but generally it\u2019s a little less than the US 20% norm. Restaurants, taxis, tour guides, hotel staff are the main services you\u2019ll be using on your vacation and should be tipped around 15% if they\u2019d provided a good service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the service was exceptional then tipping more is fine. If the service was not up to the industry standard then tipping less, or even nothing, is also an option. As a rule though 15% is the norm in Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many restaurants in Canada will also include&nbsp;a 15 \u2013 18% tip with the bill for groups larger than 6 people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sales tax is not included in prices. Bare this in mind when purchasing anything. GST varies from province to province. The&nbsp;border between Alberta, where&nbsp;the total tax is 5%, and British Columbia, where total tax is 12%, runs through the Canadian Rockies. This makes everything slightly cheaper in Alberta, so stock up on petrol, plus other sundry items, whilst you are east of the border.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9da230d5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b781b8cf gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What are the best day hikes in the Canadian Rockies?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4f606a2c\">\n\n<p>There\u2019s so many to choose from it would be irresponsible of me to say that one particular trail&nbsp;is my favourite and will stay my favourite for the rest of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 1000 km of trails behind me I\u2019ve narrowed it down into&nbsp;a list of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-canadian-rockies\/\">&nbsp;my favourite day hikes in the Canadian Rockies<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try and do as many of them as you can and let me know what you think. If you\u2019re looking for a more specific areas, consider checking out my following posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-hikes-canmore-and-kananaskis\/\">14 Day Hikes in Canmore and Kananaskis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-day-hikes-lake-louise\/\">7 Day Hikes around Lake Louise in Banff National Park&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-hikes-jasper-national-park\/\">12 Hikes and Excursions in Jasper National Park&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f984bcd9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ed268973 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What are the best spots for wildlife viewing?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14c7150f\">\n\n<p>Well, it\u2019s Canada so pretty much everywhere you\u2019ll look you\u2019ll see wildlife. Most people though, myself included, aren\u2019t after squirrels, chipmunks and sheep. The majority of wildlife photographers come here in search of the Big 4: Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Moose and Elk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These 4 majestic animals are surprisingly common, and relatively easy to find, in comparison to say cougars, lynxes or wolves. For a complete list of wildlife, and places&nbsp;where you can regularly spot them&nbsp;go to my article&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/where-to-spot-wildlife-in-canadian-rockies\/\">wildlife \u2018chasing\u2019 in the Canadian Rockies and beyond.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, I\u2019ve had my fair share of wildlife encounters from being followed by a grizzly sow with two cubs on the Tonquin Valley Trail to being lucky enough to spot moose swimming across alpine lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;best advice I can give you is to try and get out as early as possible. As soon as roads\/hikes\/viewpoints become busy, the wildlife around them quickly vacate the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-05562bd5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6b7d9153 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Am I going to be eaten by a bear?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7627dfe1\">\n\n<p>Yes, unfortunately it\u2019s true, all bears crave human flesh. It\u2019s their favourite meal in fact, no exceptions. Ha, just kidding. Bears are shy creatures and are more scared of humans than we are of them! Bear encounters are common in the Canadian Rockies, I have met quite a few black and grizzly bears myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general rule is, as long as you act correctly, you\u2019ll be fine. If you\u2019re hiking outside of the more popular areas,&nbsp;always carry bear spray and know how to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid confrontations with bears whilst hiking always make noise, talk or sing loudly to alert them&nbsp;of your presence. You do not want to surprise a bear, especially a mother with cubs, something that happened to me personally when hiking on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/tonquin-valley-backpacking-guide\/\">Tonquin Valley trail.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&nbsp;do encounter a bear, never run, make yourself large and calmly talk to it whilst avoiding direct eye contact. Always contact the parks authority of your encounter afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear jams (traffic jams caused by bears and other wildlife) are common in the summer and can potentially be very dangerous. You should only pull over if it is safe to do so. Please do not block the road and&nbsp;NEVER&nbsp;exit your vehicle. The fines for disturbing or feeding wildlife are very hefty and can reach up to 25,000 dollars!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eb0f48ea gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c5f63180 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where can I see Aurora Borealis in Canada?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2e516579\">\n\n<p>The elusive northern lights are unfortunately not spotted as easily as you might think. 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Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, erosdolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae era<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a6f2d04a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-364fa19b gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What are the best spots to photograph in the Canadian Rockies?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f64551bf\">\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t already know, photography is my passion and I came to the Canadian Rockies with the sole intention of capturing the landscapes during all seasons and all weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 14 months I braved the elements, did more than my fair share of exploring and came away with really special shots, which you can see across the whole blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find some of my favorite&nbsp;locations in the article about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-canadian-rockies\/\">best photography spots in the Canadian Rockies<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But wait, there\u2019s more!!!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for&nbsp;photography locations&nbsp;in the specific areas such as Banff or Jasper National Park or the lesser known Kananaskis Country, I\u2019ve compiled them all in separate articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/photography-spots-canmore-and-kananaskis\/\">Top Photography Spots in Canmore and Kananaskis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-banff-national-park\/\">Photography Spots in Banff National Park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-jasper-national-park\/\">Most Photogenic Spots in Jasper National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dcee95a9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1d91bbc1 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What are the best day hikes in the Canadian Rockies?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-36a564a4\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a077de25 gb-headline-text\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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