Banff in a Week

[shannerdrake]

HT, I am heading Banff on 9/30 for a quick trip. Arrive around 5pm local time on Monday 9/30 and leave around noon on Thursday. Have a couple small work obligations Tuesday and Wednesday but otherwise have a lot of flexibility.

Any must do things? Restaurants? Shorter hikes (under 4 hours)? Shops?

Thanks everyone!

 

[speedy1963]

Lake Moraine, Drive Bow Valley Parkway, drive Icefield parkway, peyote lake

 

[shannerdrake]

Lake Moraine, Drive Bow Valley Parkway, drive Icefield parkway, peyote lake

What wildlife should I expect to see? Saw where a couple got killed by a grizz last October 1st.

 

[speedy1963]

What wildlife should I expect to see? Saw where a couple got killed by a grizz last October 1st.

I have seen Grizzly, Elk, Rams, Eagles, Brown Bear. I always carry bear spray when hiking or long distance from car. I work for Grand Tetons and been in Canada since June. I am always aware of my surroundings and never have an issue

 

[belshawelk]

IMO one of the most beautiful places on earth

 

[speedy1963]

IMO one of the most beautiful places on earth

I could not agree more