Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting BANFF National Park

We travel a lot, and we want to help you avoid the making the mistakes we make. We recently returned from Banff National Park, and we learned a thing or two. Banff has a lot of attractions and can be expensive. It can also have unpredictable weather. Watch to discover how to make the most of your trip to Banff National Park.
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0:00 Introduction
0:30 Banff gondola on a cloudy day
1:40 Park passes
3:00 Understand the shuttles
4:41 Weather
5:32 Crowds
7:10 Overscheduling
7:33 Red chairs
7:49 Not bundling attractions
8:51 Spending too much money
9:34 Calgary
10:17 Not having a game plan
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[@michaelcrawford9425]

Great advice guys! I couldn't agree more.

[@MooseAndersonProductions]

I love the way you guys differentiate between couples vs families. I, myself, travel as a couple, but many people do not. They have kids, and you make the nuances of this known in your videos. This is a great benefit, on top of all the information you provide for all travelers. I have always wanted to go to Banff. You were instrumental in my trips to Yellowstone years ago. I am lurking, taking notes, and planning, in case I actually am able to make a trip to Banff. Also watching your Grand Canyon, Arches, Colorado, Zion, Monument Valley,….😂🤣😂🤣 Just LOVE, love, love your videos and both you guys! Thanks for all you do to help us vacationers. I can’t recommend We’re in the Rockies enough to travelers. 🫎

[@WereintheRockies]

Thanks so much Steve!

[@mojopahitvlog8473]

Thank you for your good information knowledge.Full watching because really useful. Thank you

[@A4allroads]

It really pays to be prepared. I actually prefer to be over prepared that way I can limit my chances of having a bad experience. If you are uncomfortable or stressed out you’re not going to enjoy yourself. You will need a vacation after your vacation. Thanks for the video. What a beautiful area!

[@MooseAndersonProductions]

Agree 100%. Planning is paramount. ‘Winging it” will never be as successful, as research & planning.

[@overwatchxrescue]

Definitely some great tips! Banff is a huge park, which can feel overwhelming at times, especially if you're unfamiliar with it.

[@LiveInnerCity]

Great tips, Couldn't agree more!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Such great travel tips, as usual! And Cheryl, I love that you're repping your brand with your baseball hat!

[@WereintheRockies]

Thanks so much!

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Beautiful video. We visited Banff in the summer of 2023. We did not have enough time to visit all locations. I think we need to do another one. Thank you for sharing.

[@WereintheRockies]

You should!

[@Yut-ru5hu]

Hi how long did it take for the discovery pass to ship to you in the US? Also, does the annual membership start on date of purchase? Or it starts from the first day you use at the Banff national park? Thank you for the informative video!

[@WereintheRockies]

Starts from the date of purchase. Can’t remember exactly how long but I think it was a few weeks to arrive

[@chitrarajan4712]

Hi..very nice video. . Will be visiting banff in june.can you please suggest tour company in banff.

[@WereintheRockies]

We have not used a tour company in Banff, therefore we do not have a recommendation. Do a google search and look at reviews to find a good one. Good luck!

[@margsangster8994]

May I ask what dates you were in Banff please? Cheers from Australia

[@WereintheRockies]

We were there in August 2023.

[@dianemitchell4445]

Where can I buy the bundle activities for Banff National park? Any recos? Thanks a lot.

[@WereintheRockies]

www.banffjaspercollection.com/attractions/pursuit-pass/ Thanks for watching.

[@cartooninspires]

When did u go

[@WereintheRockies]

This trip we visited Glacier NP, Banff NP and Jasper NP.

[@Jamie-ec4mf]

You can skip the gondola and enjoy the hike for free