Canadian Rockies Hotels - Reviews and Rates

Drove through Banff National Park to Canmore for a new windshield (I can see again but the van still looks pretty bad), supplies and the never-ending laundry. Returned to Two Jack Lakeside in the park which is ten kilometres from Banff and snagged a walk-in campsite with a view of the lake and great dog-loving neighbours. Begrudgingly paid $10 e...

Hello again So we have now travelled through Toronto and enjoyed the sights of the big city. We visited Drew's uni and residence when on exchange and also checked out the key sights, the Toronto Islands, CN Tower and of cause Niagara Falls. Niagara falls was amazing, 5000tonnes of water per second. Went on the Maid in the Mist for an upclose vie...

8/10/08 - More Hiking today, we left the hostel at 09:00ish with our traddiational hot chocolate and headed into town, Kelly had to confirm her horseback ride. We then climbed Tunnel Mountain, one of the smallest peaks in the rockies at about 5000ft, though only some 1000ft of ascent. The name comes from the CPR who initially planned to blast a ...

Lots of people say they don't like Banff because it is too touristy. It is very touristy but sometimes that can be nice (similar to Queenstown in New Zealand) as it gives it a certain energy. We need not have bothered with our freezing dip that afternoon on the way to Banff because our first stop was the Upper Banff Hot Springs. It was a fantast...

Yep, you guessed it: no maps. Stalwart that she is, Vicki has chased the map company for me. It seems that they cleared customs on Friday lunchtime, so I am surprised that they are not here yet. Still, they really should be here today, so chin up. I'll then plan all afternoon and hit the road at about 7 tomorrow. That though is dependant on my b...

Banff is tourists, a hot shower, cappuccino and a good brunch that I can eat sitting down not while I am driving. Today, we spent in Banff catching up and shopping. It's a nice town, expensive though. We arrived here a midnight with the rocky mountains like pointy shadows hovering above the road. Though we pulled into a campground, I had no desi...

Hey, not too much to say at the moment. Just finishing up at work right now. Been really slow the past 3 weeks, so I really hope it picks up. Having the wierdest weather here lately. It was beautiful for Easter weekend, and now it's just been really ******. Around 5C most days, snow, rain, sun and then around again. Not quite as bad as the weath...

Crossing roads is a pleasure here - pedestrian has the right of way, you can just wander out in to the road, and the cars stop! Great for drunkeness!! Not that you have to worry much in Banff though, its a resort town, so not a great deal of traffic. Stayed in a four bed dorm, with loads of storage space and en suite. Made a good ski base. Rente...

Okay, something that has occurred to me is that I haven't been updating you on Canada. First of all, I shouldn't be surprised about the weirdos I keep meeting, this is a country that nicknames its one dollar coin the Loonie (I kid you not) and the two dollar the Tooney (or Toonie I can't decide). On the plus side, they do have HP sauce, proper m...