We visited the Banff, Jasper, and Yoho National Parks in the Canadian Rockies in September of this year. Due to a wildfire in Jasper, we spent most of our trip exploring Banff National Park. The extra time gave us the opportunity to visit many places more than once and at different times of the day. We also didn't have to rush, so we could really take in the scenery at places like Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and the Peyto Lake overlook.
I’ve been wanting to go to Banff National Park since we went to Waterton Lakes National Park in 2018. I remember seeing photographs Moraine Lake and being drawn to the turquoise water and snowcapped mountains. As beautiful as the photographs were, they still didn’t prepare us for seeing these glacial-fed lakes in person. The colors were simply amazing and unlike anything else we had ever seen.
Even though we had to make some changes to our trip due to the wildfire, we still had a wonderful time. I can’t recommend Banff National Park enough and I truly believe that everyone should see the sights in this park in person at least once. If you do decide to visit the park, be sure to plan ahead and book early. The accommodations in the area fill up early in the year and the months when the lakes aren’t frozen over are limited.
