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Best skiing/riding in North America?
Posted on Nov 6, 2004, 08:30:00 by lucky
... If it's winter carnival time, go to Mt Ste-Anne and visit the city. In western Canada, I'd have to say Whistler/Blackcomb also, but the Banff region in Alberta has some excellent resorts: Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Marmot Basin! If you ...
 
Best skiing/riding in North America?
Posted on Nov 5, 2004, 15:39:52 by Guest
... If it's winter carnival time, go to Mt Ste-Anne and visit the city. In western Canada, I'd have to say Whistler/Blackcomb also, but the Banff region in Alberta has some excellent resorts: Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Marmot Basin! If you ...
 
Vancouver to rockies
Posted on Mar 17, 2009, 01:57:27 by aopaq
... feel it is bad at all. If you take the Coquihalla highway to Merritt and Kelowna and then continue on to Revelstoke, Golden and Banff, you should be fine. If you are worried just drive cautiously and take your time. It is a wonderful route and so much ...
 
Planning to visit Canada……need help!
Posted on Feb 27, 2009, 00:08:06 by moinmotion
... could probably spend minimal time there, although you'd probably need to transit through at some point. For a great sampling of Canada's diversity from coast to coast, I'd suggest (from East to West): - Halifax + sourrounding area (Peggy' ...
 
Canada in March for four weeks
Posted on Nov 6, 2008, 19:35:05 by cheli
... don't know the country too well! Lake Louise was a great place to relearn how to ski as it's cheaper than Sunshin in Banff, plus it's a bit smaller. A few days later I moved to Banff and tried out the slopes there - almost a week in the ...
 
What's the most beautiful places in Canada???
Posted on Aug 19, 2009, 01:10:46 by djo15
... shock anyone,except a grizzly. Sunsets/people/culture...The Prairies...Manitoba,Winnipeg,Saskatchewan...Those places will allow you to feel what Canada is really like. People tend to be down to earth,it is very flat and when the sun is out...gorgeous! ...
 
Canada in March for four weeks
Posted on Mar 1, 2008, 16:46:01 by cheli
... Ozzieland in April last year and am on the last leg of this current round the world caper. I know it's cooool cooold weather in Canada right now but I am working on the theory that this is a dry run in case I do decide on taking up on the option of a ...
 
Best Spots in Canada
Posted on Jan 31, 2006, 16:50:36 by Shelly
... 't been much action in this forum, so I thought I'd perk it up a bit I have lived in many places throughout Canada, and I have to say that both Vancouver and Calgary have been my fav. Vancouver speaks for itself - it just has a really cool ...
 
What's the most beautiful places in Canada???
Posted on Jul 4, 2009, 21:35:54 by tomtraveler
I've been to Canada numerous times and have enjoyed every visit, but nothing compares to the Canadian Rockies. I think they are even more spectacular than the American Rockies. For scenery and wildlife, would suggest an itinerary such as the one I ...
 
Planning to visit Canada……need help!
Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 14:08:45 by terri009
... I really would like to. I've heard that it's far more comfortable than a plane ride and you get to see much of Canada along the scenic ride. There's also now VIA Rail available from Toronto to Niagara Falls, which I prefer over the bus. Buses ...
 
heading to canada from uk
Posted on Nov 24, 2008, 09:30:09 by starlagurl
... can fit in with Toronto) You really need to add Montreal to this list! It would be a total shame to visit Canada and not experience the Francophone culture and, in my opinion, our most interesting and cosmopolitan city. You're absolutely ...
 
Best Spots in Canada
Posted on Jan 31, 2006, 15:23:44 by Incrediblelife
... 't been much action in this forum, so I thought I'd perk it up a bit I have lived in many places throughout Canada, and I have to say that both Vancouver and Calgary have been my fav. Vancouver speaks for itself - it just has a really cool ...
 
Best Spots in Canada
Posted on Nov 2, 2003, 10:38:13 by Kate
Andrea, Don't know where you live, but great spots here in Canada are just too numerous to mention! Penticton, B.C.; Lake Louise/Banff, Alberta, Northern Ontario; Old Quebec City; Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver; The Cabot Trail, Antigonish... But ...
 
First Time Vistor to Canadians Rockies - Banff travel question
Posted on Nov 24, 2009, 15:16:01 by rpbuttery
As a first tim e visitor, I have eight nights to allocate between Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper in September, 2010. Opinions as how that should be done will be appreciated.
 
Vancouver to rockies
Posted on Mar 17, 2009, 06:27:12 by aopaq
... recommend a car renting company with good rates? First of all, you can easily visit Lake Louise since it is on the way to Banff after Golden. Calgary is also only about a 1.5 hour drive from Calgary as well. On the Island, I forgot to mention the other ...
 
Vancouver to rockies
Posted on Mar 16, 2009, 09:51:56 by starlagurl
Yep, I agree with the rental car thing. I did this same thing, but from Calgary to Jasper and Banff. We rented a car, it worked out great. However, from Vancouver to Jasper, there is the possibility of taking a train. You might want to check out those ...
 
Vancouver to rockies
Posted on Mar 16, 2009, 08:16:32 by aopaq
... that you are planning. Otherwise, the only other real alternative is to take the Greyhound Bus. Are you just planning to go to Banff and Jasper and then back to Vancouver? I would check out the major car rental companies online to see if you can get an ...
 
VIA Rail
Posted on Apr 3, 2008, 10:12:34 by starlagurl
... correctly, just to get out there, so I dunno where you should really stop. I didn't stop in Winnipeg, but I stopped in Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, all very nice places. I think if you have already been to these places, it would be nice to stop in ...
 
VIA Rail
Posted on Apr 2, 2008, 14:44:30 by itsem
... the train.. (ugh) best places to stop on the way back?? Im living in Vancouver at the moment so dont have to worry too much about this side of the country, Banff, Jasper included so am more keen on what should be checked out in the middle! Thanks,
 
Best Spots in Canada
Posted on Dec 1, 2003, 12:32:37 by whereshegoes
I think Canmore (less touristy than Banff) and Jasper are two great places that are often missed.
 
Calgary and Area Starter Kit
Posted on Oct 28, 2009, 13:26:46 by fiseb
... the season. Some other great towns/cities to visit: Banff It's hard to talk about Calgary without mentioning nearby Banff National Park. Canada's first National Park, and originally set up as a resort getaway, there are now serious debates going on ...
 
Banff, Alberta: Starter Kit and FAQ
Posted on Feb 1, 2008, 12:58:07 by charlamae
... who care a great deal about their environment, with access to a major city and international airport just 1.5 hours away? Banff is certainly no regular small Canadian town! Getting to Banff: By Air To closest commercial airport is the Calgary ...
 
Greyhound to Lake Louise
Posted on Nov 5, 2008, 09:24:00 by 2olives
... right at HWY-1/HWY-93. Continue to follow HWY-1 56.5 km 4. Take the exit toward Banff 0.5 km 5. Turn left at Banff Ave 0.2 km 6. Turn left to merge onto HWY-1 W 0.9 km Arrive HI-Banff Alpine Centre 801 Hidden Ridge WayAlberta, AB T1L 1B3, Canada
 
10 - October 2009 Photo of the Month
Posted on Oct 31, 2009, 12:38:13 by donyan
4.) Moraine Lake - Banff, Canada by: This is the ONE for me... Nº 4 . Last month, there also was a Banff, Canada photography. Nice place...I met two Banff young surfers at Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca state of México, in Cabo Blanco "where ...
 
Lake Louise Starter Pack
Posted on Feb 2, 2009, 15:11:59 by johnrockies
Starter Pack Lake Louise Where: Lake Louise is a beautiful mountain lake in the middle of Banff National Park in the Alberta Rockies region of Alberta, Canada. One of the most photographed lakes in the world, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, ...
 
Canmore Starter Pack
Posted on Feb 2, 2009, 15:00:14 by johnrockies
... weekend, tartan rules the town as Canmore's Highland Games take place. These are the largest Highland Games in Western Canada, and provide lots of fun for spectators and participants alike. (In some events, such as caber tossing, it might actually ...
 
Starter Kit for Canmore, Alberta.
Posted on Feb 2, 2009, 14:44:32 by johnrockies
... weekend, tartan rules the town as Canmore's Highland Games take place. These are the largest Highland Games in Western Canada, and provide lots of fun for spectators and participants alike. (In some events, such as caber tossing, it might actually ...
 
Hotel wifi access
Posted on Jul 29, 2008, 19:44:04 by seal
I just got back from a trip in Canada about 3weeks ago today, and I was staying at both the HI Hostels in Vancouver, Banff, Jasper and Calgary, and Samesun in BANFF, all that I could gather offered Internet booths for a reasonable rate, but if you have a ...
 
Banff, Alberta: Starter Kit and FAQ
Posted on Feb 6, 2008, 21:48:01 by charlamae
... thatn the regular locals walk, I try to go to as many performances at The Banff Centre as I can. It's such an inspiring place, and one of Canada's Top 100 employesr. If it wasn't for The Banff Centre, the Bow valley would be pretty boring.
 
Travel mate for Vancouver thorugh the Rockies in July 2008
Posted on Jun 4, 2008, 07:52:09 by alex15
... could be your thing, drop me a line! I'd be happy to get some messages from you! xx Daniela Have you checked out viamigo for ? Canada on Viamigo , a great resource site. Try to get in touch with www.viamigo.com Hope this helps!!
 

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