Banff, Canada
Dec, 2022
Banff, Canada
Dec, 2022
Banff, Canada
Dec, 2022
In December, we kicked off a family trip from Toronto to the beautiful parks of Jasper and Banff. Opting for a budget-friendly flight with Flair Airlines, we landed in Edmonton and took a rental from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Originally handed a Toyota Camry, I wanted something bigger like an SUV for a little more space. Lucky for us, Enterprise hooked us up with a pickup truck, a decision that proved to be a game-changer later on.
We spent the first night in Jasper at a cozy Airbnb, and my brother joined us in the middle of the night
Day 1: Jasper, Canada
The next morning, we hit the road to Maligne Lake, awing at the frozen baren land, we felt a sense of peace. Our truck plowed through the foot of snow on the road, while my brothers car got stuck a few times. In hindsight, we should have parked his car and taken one car.
Our drive from Jasper to Banff was a series of stops to soak in the breathtaking views. Snow-draped trees and towering mountains.The national park's peaceful vibes, the solitude of empty roads, and the occasional wildlife encounter made my parents fall in love.
As we drove south to Canmore, we made a quick stop at the Athabasca Glacier and the Athabasca falls. I had visited the national park the previous summer, so it gave me a new prespective seeing the park in winter. The winds around the glacier made it impossible for us to get out of our car. As my mom opened her door to step outside, a gusts of wind shut the door on her, bruising her head a little. From the foot of the glacier, it was clearly evident that glaciers are like a whole different world.
We continued our drive down to Canmore after, as the sun set, we arrived at the tiny village lit up with christmas lights.
In December, we kicked off a family trip from Toronto to the beautiful parks of Jasper and Banff. Opting for a budget-friendly flight with Flair Airlines, we landed in Edmonton and took a rental from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Originally handed a Toyota Camry, I wanted something bigger like an SUV for a little more space. Lucky for us, Enterprise hooked us up with a pickup truck, a decision that proved to be a game-changer later on.
We spent the first night in Jasper at a cozy Airbnb, and my brother joined us in the middle of the night
Day 1: Jasper, Canada
The next morning, we hit the road to Maligne Lake, awing at the frozen baren land, we felt a sense of peace. Our truck plowed through the foot of snow on the road, while my brothers car got stuck a few times. In hindsight, we should have parked his car and taken one car.
Our drive from Jasper to Banff was a series of stops to soak in the breathtaking views. Snow-draped trees and towering mountains.The national park's peaceful vibes, the solitude of empty roads, and the occasional wildlife encounter made my parents fall in love.
As we drove south to Canmore, we made a quick stop at the Athabasca Glacier and the Athabasca falls. I had visited the national park the previous summer, so it gave me a new prespective seeing the park in winter. The winds around the glacier made it impossible for us to get out of our car. As my mom opened her door to step outside, a gusts of wind shut the door on her, bruising her head a little. From the foot of the glacier, it was clearly evident that glaciers are like a whole different world.
We continued our drive down to Canmore after, as the sun set, we arrived at the tiny village lit up with christmas lights.
In December, we kicked off a family trip from Toronto to the beautiful parks of Jasper and Banff. Opting for a budget-friendly flight with Flair Airlines, we landed in Edmonton and took a rental from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Originally handed a Toyota Camry, I wanted something bigger like an SUV for a little more space. Lucky for us, Enterprise hooked us up with a pickup truck, a decision that proved to be a game-changer later on.
We spent the first night in Jasper at a cozy Airbnb, and my brother joined us in the middle of the night
Day 1: Jasper, Canada
The next morning, we hit the road to Maligne Lake, awing at the frozen baren land, we felt a sense of peace. Our truck plowed through the foot of snow on the road, while my brothers car got stuck a few times. In hindsight, we should have parked his car and taken one car.
Our drive from Jasper to Banff was a series of stops to soak in the breathtaking views. Snow-draped trees and towering mountains.The national park's peaceful vibes, the solitude of empty roads, and the occasional wildlife encounter made my parents fall in love.
As we drove south to Canmore, we made a quick stop at the Athabasca Glacier and the Athabasca falls. I had visited the national park the previous summer, so it gave me a new prespective seeing the park in winter. The winds around the glacier made it impossible for us to get out of our car. As my mom opened her door to step outside, a gusts of wind shut the door on her, bruising her head a little. From the foot of the glacier, it was clearly evident that glaciers are like a whole different world.
We continued our drive down to Canmore after, as the sun set, we arrived at the tiny village lit up with christmas lights.
Day 2: Banff, Canada
The next day brought us to the iconic Lake Louise, nestled right behind the majestic Fairmont Hotel. The scene was straight out of a postcard—snow-covered trees, towering mountains, and the enchanting Fairmont Hotel creating a picturesque backdrop. The frozen lake, blanketed in snow, even had a cleared patch where some travellers were ice skating. After soaking in the beautiful lake, we indulged in a light lunch at the Fairmont Hotel with some stunning views of the lake.
Energized, we set off for Yoho National Park, driving on what turned out to be some of the most beautiful roads of our lives. Our first stop was the breathtaking Emerald Lake. We didn't see anyone around us, an occastional shuttle bus would drive by, but apart from that we were all alone. After spending an hour walking around the lake and neighboring trails, we made out way to the city of Golden in British Columbia, where we had an early dinner as we had to drive back to Canmore before it was to late.Day 2: Banff, Canada
Day 2: Banff, Canada
The next day brought us to the iconic Lake Louise, nestled right behind the majestic Fairmont Hotel. The scene was straight out of a postcard—snow-covered trees, towering mountains, and the enchanting Fairmont Hotel creating a picturesque backdrop. The frozen lake, blanketed in snow, even had a cleared patch where some travellers were ice skating. After soaking in the beautiful lake, we indulged in a light lunch at the Fairmont Hotel with some stunning views of the lake.
Energized, we set off for Yoho National Park, driving on what turned out to be some of the most beautiful roads of our lives. Our first stop was the breathtaking Emerald Lake. We didn't see anyone around us, an occastional shuttle bus would drive by, but apart from that we were all alone. After spending an hour walking around the lake and neighboring trails, we made out way to the city of Golden in British Columbia, where we had an early dinner as we had to drive back to Canmore before it was to late.Day 2: Banff, Canada
Day 2: Banff, Canada
The next day brought us to the iconic Lake Louise, nestled right behind the majestic Fairmont Hotel. The scene was straight out of a postcard—snow-covered trees, towering mountains, and the enchanting Fairmont Hotel creating a picturesque backdrop. The frozen lake, blanketed in snow, even had a cleared patch where some travellers were ice skating. After soaking in the beautiful lake, we indulged in a light lunch at the Fairmont Hotel with some stunning views of the lake.
Energized, we set off for Yoho National Park, driving on what turned out to be some of the most beautiful roads of our lives. Our first stop was the breathtaking Emerald Lake. We didn't see anyone around us, an occastional shuttle bus would drive by, but apart from that we were all alone. After spending an hour walking around the lake and neighboring trails, we made out way to the city of Golden in British Columbia, where we had an early dinner as we had to drive back to Canmore before it was to late.Day 2: Banff, Canada
Day 3: Banff, Canada
On the third day of our adventure, we opted for a hike and set our sights on Johnston Canyon. The trail paralleled a serene river, and to my surprise, we arrived to find the place seemingly deserted. However, as we ventured further along the path, the occasional couple strolled by, reminding us we were not alone to an otherwise lonely valley.
The scene was surreal—the entire valley was frozen, with railings covered in a layer of ice. With the temperature a bone-chilling -18 degrees, we embarked on the shorter trail. Soon, we reached the lower falls, marveling at the frozen spectacle, and promptly began our return journey.
To our admiration, we encountered a family of five on our way back—two parents, a one-year-old, a three-year-old, and a six-year-old. It was amazing to see the children bundled up in a snug coat, braving the icy temperatures with the support of their family.
Day 3: Banff, Canada
On the third day of our adventure, we opted for a hike and set our sights on Johnston Canyon. The trail paralleled a serene river, and to my surprise, we arrived to find the place seemingly deserted. However, as we ventured further along the path, the occasional couple strolled by, reminding us we were not alone to an otherwise lonely valley.
The scene was surreal—the entire valley was frozen, with railings covered in a layer of ice. With the temperature a bone-chilling -18 degrees, we embarked on the shorter trail. Soon, we reached the lower falls, marveling at the frozen spectacle, and promptly began our return journey.
To our admiration, we encountered a family of five on our way back—two parents, a one-year-old, a three-year-old, and a six-year-old. It was amazing to see the children bundled up in a snug coat, braving the icy temperatures with the support of their family.
Day 3: Banff, Canada
On the third day of our adventure, we opted for a hike and set our sights on Johnston Canyon. The trail paralleled a serene river, and to my surprise, we arrived to find the place seemingly deserted. However, as we ventured further along the path, the occasional couple strolled by, reminding us we were not alone to an otherwise lonely valley.
The scene was surreal—the entire valley was frozen, with railings covered in a layer of ice. With the temperature a bone-chilling -18 degrees, we embarked on the shorter trail. Soon, we reached the lower falls, marveling at the frozen spectacle, and promptly began our return journey.
To our admiration, we encountered a family of five on our way back—two parents, a one-year-old, a three-year-old, and a six-year-old. It was amazing to see the children bundled up in a snug coat, braving the icy temperatures with the support of their family.
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