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Alberta Road Trip: BANFF to JASPER in the WINTER (Icefields Parkway Part 1)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.พ. 2021
- The drive from Banff to Jasper is one of the best road trips in the world. It's beautiful in all seasons, but in this video, we show you what the Icefields Parkway is like during the winter.
(NOTE: Part 2 of this video is now published: • Alberta Road Trip: DAV... )
This video is sponsored by Toyota as they lent us their new 2021 Sienna Hybrid to go to Jasper. We've always loved Toyota, so it's been really cool to work with them.
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Our latest video is out! This time, we're in David Thompson Country, which is just off the Icefields Parkway! Incredible place for adventure: th-cam.com/video/hGOgs44lbhU/w-d-xo.html
Though I've been living in Calgary for 25 years I've never driven to Jasper in the winter. May be one day. Thank you for sharing.
This was our first time in the winter too! haha but yes its worth it
Just check the weather before you go. I used to drive back and forth through the Ice Fields Parkway a couple times a month to see family in BC when I was working up in Rocky. One time the ice was so bad that I had both passenger side tires on sheer ice and I had to go 30-40 kph for most of the way from the southern start all the way to Saskatchewan Crossing and it took way longer than it usually does, very tiring and stressful too, because nobody else was out there. If I had crashed or broken down I would’ve been stranded until the next person drove that way.
@@JesusFriedChrist Totally and dangerous in the winter if you don't have emergency supplies
We visited Banff, Lake Louise and the Columbia Ice fields in July of 2000. It was beautiful then but seeing it in the winter on your video makes me want to go there in the winter! Just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Yes totally, both seasons are amazing. Fall is also nice, but spring - meh (too rainy)
I just got home after a hard day but, as soon as I turned on the pc, I watched your fantastic video and I immediately recovered! Nature, lakes, mountains, snow and sun open your eyes and heart! Thank you guys 😊👍
aww thanks Mauro! Hope you don't have too many hard days this week
Brought back my pleasant memories. My son who works in Calgary took me to all these places and I thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of our country which is out of this world.
Thanks for my revisit.
Halifax.Canada.
Oh wow, that's awesome. We love Halifax too!
@@MustDoCanada Yes.our Nova Scotia is beautiful too both in Summer and winter.👌👌.
Our Cape Briton island with Cabot trail is just out of this world.Your beautiful wife 's accent is musical. . What Nationality is she??
You are literally in my backyard. I was born and raised in Hinton, Ab. Jasper has always been our playground every summer, growing up. Thank you for the trip down memory lane. So happy to hear you had a great trip. 👍❤👍
Oh cool! What a special place to have as a backyard eh?
Beautiful Banff.I have seen some places when I travelled by Via Rail.The train stops in Jaspers and the next day you have to take the train to Prince Rupert.
I did the Lake Louise and Athabasca glacier but it was very cold as expected.
I would like to do this trip again.
Thanks Matt and your wife to give us such a wonderful video.
Really glad you liked it. It's such a beautiful area
That beauty is out of this earth, no matter how much I see pictures from Jasper and Banff, always makes me think that it is hard to believe it.
Hope I could visit them one day
We hope so too. It really is a special place
@@MustDoCanada thank you guys, greetings from Costa Rica
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Which jacket are you guys wearing? Especially the green at Lake Louise.
@@sandeeproopra The brand is Burton. U want the exact name?
@@MustDoCanada thanks 🙏 sure that would help.
How do you keep your feet warm? What kind a boots are you both waering?
@@dhelanddes I'll have to ask Karla. Funny enouhg, for most of my life, I just wrote normal boots. Now I have a pair of Helly Hansen Skardi, which are rated to about -20. For those in the extreme north, they often wer sorels, and they come half way up to your knee and are insulated. It depends what sorts of activities you're doing and how much movement
Thanks for bringing back great memories!
My Sept 2018 road trip from Vancouver to Calgary via the Sea to Sky Highway, Jasper and Banff was amazing. I’d love to do it again one day at a different time of year.
We'd like to do the sky highway too, when we did it, it was too quick. Haven't been to whistler yet!
Nice! I like Alberta!
The views are breathtaking!😍 My family is finishing our quarantine and we have to enjoy nature through someone's elses videos- thanks for posting this video.
Fantastic work, as usual ! Keep up the outstanding presentations .
Thanks!
We'll be having our ontario to alberta roadtrip starting at Canada Day! Thank you for sharing! Can't wait to experience the beauty of Alberta!
Have fun!
That's a great drive! The longest stretch feels like Toronto to Winnipeg haha
@@MustDoCanada thank you Matthew and Karla🙂 We'll be stopping by at Thunder Bay as our first stop (15 hours drive😲😳😁). We're really excited. Been watching your videos for tips and places to visit. Trying to fit in all the beautiful places in two weeks schedule🤣 Stay safe always💜🙏
Awesome road trip vehicle. That's the best minivan out there no doubt.
It actually made me (Matt) like minivans
@@MustDoCanada i am glad. They are beautiful
Me too, banff is amazing especially the Rocky Mountain 🏔 I love Alberta. ❤️
I loved the scenic views... alberta rocks... beautiful.... thanks
❤❤Everything is superlative. Thanks for the beautiful pictures. And Toyota is something special.
Thanks :)
I always inspire myself watching your video
Dear, I am happy to see the Banff and Jasper, especially with you two both around.
Keep rocking, Message to Covid, You cannot beat us.
Take care of yourselves.
With Love, Ravi
yes, let's get covid over with soon
Beautiful! Feel like we’ve been on holiday with you!
I love Banff & Jasper. Thanks for sharing this with everyone. 👍😊
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching
Ah great video! Very nostalgic, I did this a few months ago and it was amazing. Thanks
Very beautiful place for winter touring.thank you for these interesting views and information.
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Wow thank you. It is a beautiful drive. I have done the Banff to Jasper road before but never in the winter
It's beautiful at all times, although more things are open in the summer
Just did that trip last week on our way back to Penhold
Probably drove by each other
I travelled to BC couple of years ago, but missed Jasper, it really beautiful 🇨🇦❤️
My favorite couple; lots of love to you guys and your families.
Aww thanks Nigel. How'd life down south?
Omg, beautiful video for winter 👌❄🇨🇦 this is heaven, your all video different. You are my favourite Vlogger. Thanks. 🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤.
Thank you so much!
awesome video so cool to see in winter time
Long wait but it's getting better and better thank you for so good video ☺️📸❤️❤️❤️👍🙏
Thank you :)
Breathtaking sceneries as well as breathtaking video.
This is my dream destination in Canada. I hope someday I will be able to visit Banff! I like you videos! From Fredericton, NB
you will! We were in Fredericton a year ago when we came to play in the world pond hockey championship up in plaster rock
The Beauty of King...
Very interesting
simply amazing,great work guys. well done.
Watching your videos in 2021 and beyond. Love you, guys! ❤️
Awesome video! I have always wanted to do the trip from Vancouver but the winter conditions scared me into not driving on those roads. Maybe I’ll attempt it after all!
Oh yeah, totally doable. We've only done the Trans-Canada route and not the one north of Kamloops, but as long as you check road reports and its clear, it's fairly easy. I find the main issues are around Golden when avalanches happen and the road is closed for 1-2 days
I drove the Icefields Parkway back and forth last week and it's just awesome. Already impressive in winter, but i wish i could go back in summer to get the full package.
my favour couple youtubers ever 😍 thank you for this lovely video.
I just love watching your video . 👍 Your TH-cam channel is the best.
Love ❤️ your content
Thank you :)
Excellent video and stunning views!
Wow i miss going to those places! Be safe guys!
Thanks so much! Im planning my trip for September and this shows what to expect in the summer months as well! Super helpful thank you
Have fun!
I love you guys, god bless you, you guys make me smile everytime i see your videos
Snow please I am also very enjoyed and new driver and dancing comfortable spoken thank you so much🤝💐
Though the city with the least snow in Canada is probably Victoria, when it snowed for like 2 days the roads were not as well plowed so when your tires are worn out it’s hell
haha yes, I could see that
Superb & Fantastic Video, I Really Enjoyed It👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
We did same route 2 years back during Christmas. Though services were non existent and no cell service most of the way, it's was breathtakingly beautiful. Just be prepared with food , water and gas.
We've done part of the same route. We Love Train travel with lower GHG emissions. Train to Jasper then this trip south to Banff.
- Runny nose ... Cold air, warm breath = condensation. A constant thing in winter.
@@dougaustin2689 We always wanted to try the Rocky Mountaineer but its crazy expensive
@@MustDoCanada no, no, no... VIA Rail. Do Not book on-line. Call VIA or Amtrak in the U.S. and ask when are the Seat & Sleeper sales are. We save a bundle that way. The Rocky Mountaineer is a tourist train, nice but expensive. On the train, we see sooo much along the way and have met sooo many interesting people. I don't like staring at asphalt driving and the plane is fast but you see so little along the way.
@@dougaustin2689 So even from Canada, you recommend calling VIA in the US?
@@MustDoCanada travel in Canada is VIA. Travel in the U.S. is Amtrak. Depends where your heading and country your traveling in. My comment is to phone them for the sales and best price. The best prices and sales are not always on-line. We've travelled west 5x and east 2x and enjoyed it all.
Your videos are very informative. Live Canada's wilderness and natural beauty.
Thank you :)
Sadly, the Columbia Ice Field isn't where it used to be in the mid 1970's... next to the highway. It was impressive seeing the "toe" of the Icefield so close!
That's true. It really bears witness to how much things are warming up
Loved your video. Will have to try that drive in the winter. Just a note. The Sienna they provided is not AWD, it's just FWD. The AWD Sienna XSE cannot come with the dark 20'' wheels like yours had, only silver 18" wheels. Also, AWD Siennas have the "AWD" badge in the back, which this one did not have. Only saying so because as good as this one was in the snow, imagine how much better the AWD version would have been!
haha yes, we realized this after. Placebo effect :) But yeah, the winter tires helped for sure.
Oh nice i only been there twice but on the summer time
A very nice video and you can be proud for your beautiful country. We hope to be back in Winter 2021 (Dec.) when Covid is over. God bless you and your Country.
I hope so too!
Really wonderfull. I drove it in summer 1987. Also beautifull
Oh wow, long time ago! scenery probably hasn't changed too much
@@MustDoCanada Keeps very impressing
Hey buddies your all vlogs r amazing n interesting,stay blessed guys
Thanks!
I love this video. Thanks for sharing
It's always a pleasure seeing your videos and Canada ...when can we get there ❤️💚
Hopefully soon!
@@MustDoCanada bless us ❤️
You guys are awesome 👏🏻🥰
Awesome 👏
I really enjoy watching your videos ,love all the way from barbados I hope u guys get kids soon
Oh wow, we'd love to visit one day :)
I loved this video! I like you guys : )
Thanks!
I'm jealous (in a good way) lol... Lived in Alberta for a few years but was never been to Jasper. Now I live in Ontatio and thinking how stupid I was that I never went there ))) Thanks for the video
That seems to be the norm :) Even us, our first time was in 2017 and I've been here my whole life too
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I remember that when I went to the Columbia ice fields it was 6 weeks after the bus that flipped over crashed and killed ≈3 people I believe
yes, that was a very very unfortunate event
U both real hero👍
Awesome!
Forsure being so cold ...like you said... Best to wear a few chickens!!! I mean layers!!
Love from Algeria
Really great place thank you so much 👌👌👌
Great video, beautiful scenes. We been there couple years ago and plan to come back. BTW not sure what Toyota told you but your Sienna on the video is not AWD but look like it worked for the trip with through snow and ice roads.
That was our bad. But none the less, great drive. I'm assuming you have one?
Did the same trip 2010 and we slept in tents in the winter in jasper
hardcore!
Nice Video
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Love the journey.
Waaw..amazing...👍
Hi, when did you visit Alberta? When was this filmed. It’s very stunning!
Have visited Banff/Jasper 4 times from Norway, drove the Icefields parkway 5 times, but only in summer.
It's amazing in the summer and more things are open, but winter is also amazing and quiet
I'm not sure about the vehicles in Canada, But the XSE and the Platinum models with 20" wheels in America do not have an all-wheel-drive option. I believe it was due to the extra load o the larger wheels with the addition of an extra traction motor placed on the hybrid system. Also, the AWD emblem would have been placed on the vehicle that you were driving if equipped. This is a good thing though as I also have a new 2021 XSE which I have yet to drive in bad weather conditions. If you felt it handled as well as you have mentioned and it did not have the AWD system as you thought then this proves their drivetrain is well balanced.
Good point. Yes, we realized this later, and yes it still performed well :)
The more I drive this vehicle the more I’m impressed by it’s features and drivetrain. One question though, how long did it take to warm the cabin in these colder climates. The heater does not blow really well in my vehicle at first start, but maybe this was designed this way to heat the engine faster.
@@sal98 We sometimes found it that way as well actually. It did take a bit longer to heat up than other vehicles. We didn't pat attention enough to draw a conclusion, but I wish we had. It wasn't a big concern though...
I was there few years ago. Went with no map or idea whats where so I definitely missed some good spots
Sometimes those are the best trips though!
Great video👍👍
Thank you 👍
Another good episode 👍
Great views and great holidays. Do you need a special tyres for your car wheels to drive in winter in late Nov and early Dec?
Yes, you would need all-weather or winter tires with the snowflake symbol. If you're renting, let them know and they should do it
My God it looks so amazing out there. I have never been out west. I NEED to make this trip because it looks so beautiful. 🎶 Karla, you are crazy🎵🎶😘😂 So apparently the cold weather irritates your nose and drys it out so your body makes extra mucus to keep your nostrils moist and it drips. Sounded official to me. Hahahahaha ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!
aahhh makes sense. Annoying though eh?
@@MustDoCanada very annoying!
Will be there June or September if I can’t get out of 🇨🇦 covid
We hope so
Cool video! HAs anyone ever told you that you look like Steve Nash? haha
hahaha a lot in recent months. I was hoping for Matthew Mcconaughey but I'll take it :)
Hi Matt and Karla, how going on? I hope the pregnant be well. I'd like to know, why do you like more the landscapes or nature, than living in Alberta? , you know than British Columbia or Ontario o New Brunswick for example. I mean why do you choose Alberta over another province of Canada for landscapes
Great 👍
How'd you guys go to Johnston canyon? I thought the road was closed?
Tht was footage from years ago. Yeah, it's closed now unless u go with a guide. Silly, but it is what it is
@@MustDoCanada Ah I see, I thought they opened the access road again😝🥺
Beautiful couple, glad to see you again. :)
My question is that do you think it's necessary to have ALL TERRAIN TIRES in order to survive a road trip from Toronto to Banff/Jasper? (not interested in crazy off-roading on purpose)
Hmm, well from Banff to Jasper, winter tires (or all-weather with the snowflake) are mandatory. Otherwise, you don't technically need them but they help. I prefer Toyo all-weather tires rather than having two sets. If you only have summer tires, it may not be a good idea because the highway can be quite icy.
@@MustDoCanada Noted. Thank you beautiful people. :)
Yes I have summer and winter tires. Someone told me I should get 5 all terrain tires to make to trip but I don't wanna spend $$$ this way and have 3 sets of tires for 1 car.
@@agnesf2659 nah, unless there's a massive snow storm, I dont see an issue. For most of my life, growing up in Fort Mac, I had a Chevy Calaier with only all-season tires and never had issues
Planning to go there tomorrow but its too cold maybe next week
haha yes its dropping to -30! Wait one week or so and it will warm again
Must Do Canada yup in time for valentines. You know what i mean hehehe
Are you guys sleeping in your Van? If yes, give us a tour of your setup.
no no, hotels :)
Hello, thank you for your wonderful videos. Where can I download the icefield map with point of interest. Thanks again
Here: www.mustdocanada.com/tips-for-driving-the-icefields-parkway-from-lake-louise-to-jasper/
Hi was it safe to drive around Banff? I'm 23 years old and have 2years experience of driving, and I'm planning to do a roadtrip at Banff next week
The only thing that can be "unsafe" is the slippery roads. IF possible, try and have winter or snowflake-rated tires but otherwise, just drive a bit slower, brake in advance, and be cautious.
Hi! Is November a good month to visit? My husband and I will spend his bday there next month and I will be around 7 months pregnant too. What time of the month did you guys go?
I think so. We went in January. November is the shoulder season I think. Skiing might not be open but there will likely be some snow. Either way, it'll be beautiful :)
Hi. I' have been watching your video. It gives me an an idea on where to go or plans our trip. This coming March we are planning for a long drive to Banff from Saskatchewan. I would like to ask how is the restriction? Is all the business open right now. Thanks and have a safe trip. Stay safe.
As of now, restaurants are opening up again next week, but it's hard to say by then. They should be open, both to in-service and take-out, and most activities are open. Some hikes, like Johnston Canyon are closed without a guide, but that's about it. Oh, the hot springs are closed as well
Me encantan sus videos!! :)
Tal vez pudieran considerar agregar los subtitulos en español para las personas de no habla inglesa.
Saludos desde Querétaro Mexico! :D
@@edgaradriangarciapacheco6857 Okay we will try. It's too bad TH-cam no longer allows fans to do that...
Just watch your video.. thanks for the tips.. we are planning to go to banff then jasper next month.. you said its mandatory to have winter tire to drive at icefields parkway.. we already book a car rental but they said tbey only have all season tire.. i wonder if you can share, if you also rent a car? And where? I really dont wanna miss the drive at icefields parkway.. so i am planning ahead.
Yes, I don't know why rental car companies aren't ahead of this. They need to have the snowflake symbol. www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/jasper/activ/activ-experience/hiver-winter/pcghiver-ipwinter
We didn't rent a car as we either have our own or work with Toyota. They usually put all-weather tires on which have the snowflake symbol
Amazing how some people get to travel and some of us are basically confined to our province
We are also confined to our province: Alberta
@@MustDoCanada why you driving a vehicle from Ontario then
@@williesiphone7587 The media fleet for Toyota comes from Ontario...
From what I heard your nose runs because part of your nose expands to heat the air coming into your body as its too cold for your body, this restricts the space for mucus and makes it come out faster and more.
Interesting. Annoying, but interesting :)