RVING IN BANFF - Lake Louise, Plain of Six Glaciers, Camping Tips
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- We spent 10 days in our RV in Banff National Park campgrounds and want to share the experience with you and share travel tips we learned while we were there.
Instagram was considering renaming itself Banffogram a while ago. Why? Because of the crazy flood of pictures of Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake….there’s a theme here somewhere.
While “Banffogram” is an outright lie, the truth is that there is a crazy amount of hype surrounding Banff. So….does Banff live up to the hype?
Hang out with us as we provide camping tips on where to stay in the park and how to remain BEAR AWARE. We'll even take you on the Plain of six glaciers hike with us!
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In this episode:
Tea House Hike/ Plain of Six Glaciers
Lake Louise Campground details and where we’d stay next time
Great news! Dogs can hike around in Canadian Parks
General Beautiful Banff stuff
The hiking shoes mentioned: • BEST SHOES FOR TRAVEL ... - Adidas Terrex Swift
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Keep these vlogs coming, they're awesome! Being disabled and getting to see the world through others eyes is certainly a gift. Thanx!!
No matter where you go, it all comes down to your attitude. Smile and the world gives you smiles. You two seem to have figured that out. Enjoy Canada and we will enjoy you.
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Every year someone gets attacked by Bears and cougars on trails June and july the most common. Does not matter if there is 1 person or 20 around You really have to limit yourself from going to far Tourist will throw a half ate apple in the bush or a candy wrapper Or have a open cooler at a camp site which attracts bears Just the smell they can sense for miles
My mom at the age of 68 has a loaded shotgun near her door in Northern Ontario just to take out the garbage and has to check the fenced back yard before letting her small dog outside to pee And this is on the outskirts of a city that is less vast than Baniff
And another reason not to let small dogs off a leash ...Eagles ..It has happen before
You kids are so blessed!!! God is truly fond of you... Live your dreams and share them with folks like me who physically can't go places like that and see all of God's beautiful nature.... A BIG THANK YOU for sharing this with me and others... Much love, hugs, and prayers... BBE...
The first 44 seconds of this video shows you what all the hype is about.
Looking forward to this video. This is one of the places I want to take the family and add it to the list adventures we have taken together.
Married with Wanderlust its a great place for the family. Hope you make it there.
Thanks for the amazing video and such an amazing adventure.
This Is Us hopefully going to rent an RV and make it a road trip.
If you do a road trip look into taking hwy93 north into jasper national park. Ive driven that highway countless times and it never gets any less beautiful. Jasper is smaller and much quieter but equally as beautiful
@@stephanieswainson4464 thank you for the recommendation. I'll definitely take that into consideration.
Welcome to Canada, I hope you had enjoyed Banff and Lake Louise.
I stumbled across your channel on UA-cam, and really enjoyed watching your videos. Keep up the good work and safe travels!!!
If you head north you can get into the Columbia Ice fields. Further north of that is Jasper. From there westward is a great drive out to Mount Robson and the wonders of my home province of British Columbia!
Canada is beautiful! 🇨🇦 ❤ from England 🇬🇧 ❤ xx
I am reservation agent for the national parks, for the past 2 years i had no clue what the parks looked like, because we have no images in the CC so it's really interesting to see people sharing their camping experiences and know that I reserved sites for some of those people.
PS Rogers Canada Cell Phone Coverage is AT&T in Canada...Rogers/AT&T ....CONGRATS...I was just watching your other video where you guys didn't get into Canada...then this video popped up! WOW you made it to my Country....AND your in the Rockies which are so freakin' awesome! Enjoy buddies...Right on glad you came! BTW I was in your country and at Glacier National Park and Waterton...Etc...so very nice down there also...
Wow....I'm most certainly behind, as we're nearly part way through December by the time I've seen this, but yes, welcome to Canada, and I hope you get to see much more of it, through the coming years, and have the ability to share it with us all! Gosh, I've been to the Banff/Jasper area many times, but have never done any hiking (yet) although, in my younger years we flew to Calgary (from Vancouver) a few times, to snow ski in the Banff region, with it's 3 different ski recreation areas, of which I found 'Lake Louise' to be my all time favourite ski region, for it's scenic beauty and great runs! You're one brave soul, going for a swim in Glacial water Tim...kudo's to you man!! Very much enjoy how you film and put your video's together, as it's very well done. I watch many RV type UA-cam video's and you've got it down well, as after hearing from others on the topic, the 'editing' takes hours of work, so always realize those hours are well spent, with all of US enjoying every moment you share with us. Ok, as a 'new subscriber' I'm off to see more of your video's....and a big thank you, from another Canadian! :)
Glad you're here Dale and thanks for the warm welcome to Canada. I didn't even know that there were ski areas around Banff until visiting this summer.....now its on the bucketlist. Excited to finally visit Whistler for our annual ski trip this coming Feb. I see your comments on a few different videos this morning. A real thank you- feedback is always great to hear as sometimes it feels like putting videos out into the void. We're literally sitting at a table at a rental in Florida editing away on a Saturday so this is the kind of stuff that serves as huge motivation.
UA-cam recommended this video. Glad it did! You seem like nice people enjoying life. I was stuck in a cubicle for 30 years and now to decrepit to travel. Unbelievably sharp, clear, well produced video. Almost like being there. I could feel the cold. Take care and safe, happy journeys.
Thank you very much for all the kind words. Glad you found us!
You guys need to do Lake Agnes tea house hike...more vertical gain than 6 glaciers and the quads will burn but well worth it.
An fwi about the tent campground and the fortress around it..Lake Louise is a massive grizzly corridor especially around the river area by the campground..I know it seems a tad humorous but it's honestly needed for safety..as well as many trails "require" a minimum of groups of 4 while on them because of grizzly activity and 4 people look bigger than 1.
We've seen grizzly many times on the right side of that fence.
Benevolent Backpacker yeah! Those grizzleys in the opening shot were filmed right in that river!
Great video! Banff is beautiful. We went in October last year when the snow had fallen. It's our dream to go back when you can canoe on the lakes. Dreamy place.
Oh my goodness I went to that tea house 10 years ago!! Ha ha
This is such a stunning vlog, your editing just gets better & better, love it 😍 👍
Thanks Charlie! ha omg 10 years ago! Probably looks the same haha
Wow I’m in tears! Just beautiful!
I don't know if I just had a great internet connection but the video was 1080P at 60 frames. It was like I was there. Just so beautiful!! Really great job....can't believe you went for a swim!!
I can’t believe Tim got in the water. Brrrr!!! Awesome video. Adding that place to my bucket list. Can’t wait for next week!
Yes he’s nuts!
I sure did and, it was worth watching you two travel. All the best, I'm off to bed. Can't wait for another vlog. Be safe and don't leave the pup outside unattended. I'm glad you guys got across the border, the was certainly a tear jerker. G'nite.
Yeah Canada, I was working in Toronto 10 years ago for a year. It was so great. And I'm totally craving the Tim Hortons French Vanilla and the blueberry fruit explosion muffin.
Safe travels
Hope you enjoyed your visit to our backyard, it is a little crowded in the summer but beautiful nevertheless. We spend our summers just west of the Rockies on our farm, but run for the sunbelt in the winters.
Awe! My pup ZOE looks identical to yours 😉 Mine is a Morkie lol! Shes half Maltese and half Yorkie and completely adorable. Zoe will be 1 Christmas Eve and has become the best part of my day.
Safe travels 😊
Michelle
My goodness. So gorgeous. Almost looks as good as in person!
I live in Calgary and think it is great that you two are sharing your experience with so many. We here are so blessed to have the beautiful mountains at our backdoor. I love to hike and cycle the Banff/Lake Louise area, but can tell you that there are many places missed because of it's hype. Try stopping at some places like Canmore and Kananaskis next time you are travelling to Banff, you will love it! Then if you want to head South of Calgary, Fernie! Look it up! Cheers
Thanks for sharing all that....comments like this give everyone else a bit of insider advice when they're in the area! Having made the drive from Florida all the way to Banff-we're completely guilty of straightlining right for the national park and probably bypassing a lot of hidden gems.
Sadly after our experience in 2020 when we needed to cross Canada I think I may never go again. It's sad because I'd always wanted to go but at that point we just wanted to get to the other side. I now see Canada in a very different light than I ever dis before and honestly may just pay the 10,000.00 to take the ferry when we need to leave here. This looks amazing and the tea house seems so rewarding at the end of your hike. I wonder if it's still there after the last 2 years.
So excited that you guys are visiting my home area! If you're still around Banff, you should consider hiking Lady MacDonald or Mount Yamnuska for some phenomenal alpine sights!
Juliet- You have an awesome home then. We were there a few months ago but did get to enjoy the actual town of Banff quite a bit as well.
We are going to visit several national parks in Canada next summer, Banff area included. Love this video and the tips you included. Thanks! Also, love ❤️ your pup!
I had been watching the NYC couple and they met you, from then on, I've been watching your vlogs as well. Some excellent work!! Keep it up.
What NYC couple is that?
We love Banff! After Canada's 150th in 2017 and the free entrance to national parks & sites it has been very busy. We book at 8am when reservations open in January to get the campgrounds we like :) Check out Silverton Falls, Fenland Trail and Johnson Lake while you are there!
Banff was Fins favorite spot and a very close second to me. Just an incredible National Park and even though there were so many people there, easy to find quiet spots.
Walked those trails to the beehive and it was amazing. Great place but there are a lot of tourists (OK, I was one of them!). We personally found Jasper was nicer. Less tourists and a lot less "Disney". Great Saskatoon pie as well!
you seem such a nice couple and professional you should be on the tv.
Hey guys, thanks for another great video! Living on the east coast of Canada it has been many years since I have visited these area. Your video showed some areas I have not seen. It is true there is nothing more stunning than the Rockies hence the reason for so many people. Look forward to seeing more great Canadian content on your travels north!
We did a ridiculous amount of filming in Banff. It totally exceeded the hype in every way.
We cancelled our trip to Banff this summer. We were going in mid Aug. The forest fire smoke was so thick we made other plans. Lake Louise campground is nice .. just to close to the railway tracks.
Loved the video. Thanks
great vid, Tim your comment at 6:15 defines what OUR country is truly about. No better place to call home. cheers
Lake Louise was spectacular- thanks for the kind words!
And I thought that I was the only one with the uncontrollable desire to swim in Lake Louise. When I did it in 1970 (I was 22) the glacier at the far end of the lake came down as far as the water. Yes the glaciers are receding :-( Kudos to you for taking that dunk .... that makes you an honorary Canadian :-)
Glad we passed the test....though I couldn't get Fin in there! It's gotten to the point that we can't even enjoy glaciers....you're just reminded of how quickly the environment is changing.
Hoping to be in Alaska next summer...Banff was on our radar but after your video we have decided it’s a “must do”.
It's COMPLETELY must do. Fin's favorite place we went all year.
Just found your channel today and so happy you made it to Lake Louise. Wow!!! To take a swim in there. Hat off to you Tim. I live in Alberta and last time I was there we were going to go to the Tea House but it was closed because of the muddy trails (early early spring). You captured the beauty oh so well :-) :-) I really hope you made it to Johnston Canyon and hiked up to the Ink Pots. Spectacular view and took time to check out the views from wonderful Canmore with these magestic mountains at your fingertips. Happy trails and stay safe. Liked and subscribed.
You could spend months and months exploring this area. It was by far Fin's favorite part of the RV trip but sadly we didn't get nearly enough time to go on hikes in the area. One of the coolest things was being able to bring our dog along with us on hikes!
Great video... but I'd really like to know the actual temps?
I'm so glad you made it and I'm really glad you were prepared for the hike (proper clothing) - so many people go up without the right gear. Totally worth it... right?
Canada is a very diverse Nation... That's what I love about being Canadian. I grew up in Canada's capital and had friend's who's parents immigrated from places all over the world, so everyone was the same in that they may have been culturally different to start off. In Canada, we don't often say we are 'Italian-Canadian' or 'Irish-Canadian' or 'African-Canadian'. We are just Canadian with different Cultural heritages.
No idea what the temps were- Just that it got cold out of nowhere! We were really happy that we had those coats with us- rain jackets are always a must- we both upgraded our jackets right after we got into CA and really have given them a workout over the months in CA and Alaska.
Guys another great video. I so much look forward to the next one.
Thanks
Thanks. Very practical. Very nice video. I'm going there in June.
We just got married at Lake Moraine! Highly recommend the Tower of Babel hike!
Did the hike this summer. It was a struggle, but so worth it!
We always camp at Lake Lousie! It is beautiful there!
breathtaking is the word for the views - you can keep that cold water swimming ;-)
That water was so cold I couldn't talk right for about five minutes!
Your videography is amazing. Keep it up and be bear aware!
Thanks Pat. Keeping our heads on a swivel. Finally able to get some decent footage of a bear with out tele lens.
Now try the Arctic Ocean at the end of the Dempster and Tuk Hwy’s. The water in your swim at the end of this video will seem like a hot tub compared to the Arctic in July. We were there this past summer.
Just looked Dempster and Tuk up on google maps. Did the ride to Deadhorse this summer on a motorcycle and was freezing just sitting on the bike. The Arctic Ocean is gonna be a hard pass for me right now!
Another great video guys! Very informative and such great views!
One of my favourite places. Your videos are awesome
"I have a sled dog pulling me," lol! :D
😂 I didn’t think anyone heard that!
I even giggled out loud! :D
Loved the video.....beautiful.
beautiful. thank you for sharing. love it.
Great job! Enjoyed that...thank you for sharing!!!
Great Video you guys! I live and hike/Scramble in Alberta and make videos of these areas as well. Was a neat perspective you guys give. Cheers. Gave you a SUB!
Swimming in a glacial lake, you are brave.
DEFINITELY NOT HYPE. I’ve been to 5 continents and 53 most desirable countries and Banff is still up there at the top for getaways and for good reason (Incredible scenery and kind people). I just hope the pine beetles get eradicated before they devour Alberta too. Was devastated to see the mountains and trees like they were this August when I went. Looked like a nuke hit them all
Yea we had the pine beetle problem at Lake Tahoe for about 10 years in the early 2000's and it was devastating
The Banff area is awesome! it's like Switzerland, but in Canada
Love it we have two cavapoos looking like your pepper our are chocolate brown an are xo and Xena
did you guys consider checking out beautiful,epic Vancouver island?
Man I would have to paddle board or kayak there at BANFF and it's definitely on my bucket list now. Understand I live 30 minutes from Lake Tahoe which is one of the most beautiful places in the world but I MUST hike the trail you guys were on to the tea house now. By the way in case you ever come my direction. There's a tea house on Lake Tahoe also (Fannette Island) :)
Hey! I lived in Tahoe myself after college playing snowboard bum at Heavenly. Tahoe is gorgeous and I still need to get Fin out there sometime. I didn't know there was a tea house in Tahoe though!
@@timandfin Yea it's in Emerald Bay on the little island (they don't actually serve tea there, it's just a historical little house that the lady of Vikingsholme had built 150 years ago where SHE would go have tea). You've never seen Vikingsholm or Fannette island? You must do this. It's supposedly one of the top 10 most photographed places in the world. Seriously beautiful
Loved the video. Can you take a flight there and rent a car anywhere?
You should wear bell's to make wild life aware of your presence
First time watching, really enjoyed! Looking for the link for those sneakers, couldn’t find, thanks!
Link is below. We don't really throw a ton of product endorsements out there, but Fin loves these shoes. They're going on year 3 already and still waterproof. I have no idea how they've lasted this long.
www.amazon.com/adidas-outdoor-Terrex-AX2R-Hiking/dp/B01HNGBNAO/ref=sr_1_6?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1540334659&sr=1-6&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=adidas+terrex+women
FYI Lakes, rivers in the mountainous area of BC and AB are glacial fed. You have to be careful, there's a reason you don't see people swimming or wading in them. True story, one young guy jumped off the top level of a houseboat into a lake. His heart stopped because of the sudden temperature change. In the summer, the sun will only warm the top 2 to 3 feet, below that it is frigid water. So, when he jumped from that height he went deeper than the top 3 feet into frigid water. If you must swim in these waters, ease into them, much like you did. Tourists have to be aware, read the signs. Enjoy Canada, just be careful.
I'm gonna tell Fin- she thought I was a wimp because I could barely talk after getting out of that lake. Wakes you up better than a cup of coffee though!
Loved it as always ❤️❤️
If I can find it I have a picture of a huge snow bridge that eight of us where under on Mount Washington on Tuckerman's Revin NH a lot of people hike this trail to ski and snowboard down like myself 25 yrs ago with my kids Banff Yellow Stone Tetons Glacier Yosemite and there are still more incredible Mountain places to see and of course the big trip Alaska
omg ive been waiting for this
Beautiful!
Go back in winter, skiing is GREAT at Sunshine & LL, and far less people. Make sure to hit Revelstoke!!!!
Its on the "TO DO" List. I'm finally getting up to Whistler in Feb which has been years overdue!
TIM and FIN - skip Whistler. I’ve been to Park City and Whistler, and both are great for the non skier and off slopes atmosphere. Both have also gotten very commercialized and expensive. But if you’re interested in less crowds it’s Sunshine & Lake Louise, stay in Banff and take free shuttle to both. Revelstoke is not for everyone, but my 13 yr old could handle it. They say it’s 7% green. It may not be even that much. It’s 45% blue & 47% black. It’s hard to get to, but worth it. I was told PC 20 yrs ago was Banff, 20 yrs before that is Revelstoke. I’ll be back to both with my other son.
what camera do you use??
I noticed you have Intex k-2 inflatable kayak. I just purchased one do you like it.
It was perfect for what we needed it for. It was definitely a toy though- good enough for 1 hour tours where we could keep the shoreline close. Of course we put a hole in it the very first time we took it out but with a patch kit we were back in the water in no time.
8:33 -- god bless you guys :D
Beautiful! Beautifully done too. Good for him to go for a little dip - yikes!
This is Tim- I love hopping in cold, clear water.....The water at Lake Louise was so cold that I truly couldn't talk right after I went in-I'd recommend it to anyone!
hopefully Jasper soon right?
hey fin have you ever heard of daisy duke well you look exactly like her lol
Hi.o like yous videos
Cool rock wall
Banff is for Helicopter skiing..
who would go to Canada without a passport
What time delay?
Amanda and Mark. The NYC couple.
Oh! Hah I didn’t realize that was the name of a channel. Did you see us featured on their channel or something?
thumbs up
BTW, I'm in Rhode Island. :)
The year we went, the lakes were still frozen over the end of May.
Brrrr!!
It usually is :)
its always raining because its a rainforest.....
Thank goodness you're being "Bear Aware"... whoop whoop wait a minute... I was like, why is it called BANFF. worst definition of BANFF yet, *someones kicks girl in the lady junk* **BANFF!**
We rode into our campground one night after being up at lake louise and there was a ranger with lights on their car "escorting" a mama and two cubs through the camping area....definitely have to be bear aware. Wish we got good enough footage to make it into the episode.
FYI....Banff is named after Banffshire, Scotland, the birthplace of two of the original directors of the Canadian Pacific Railway which was the corporation that built the Banff Springs Hotel. You can hear the Bagpipes at the hotel 3 times a day, I believe.
Now you know why we protect our borders! Eh! Just kidding - WELCOME to CANADA and all it's glory. Hope you head north to the Bow Glacier, Bow Lake (Num Tee Ja Lodge) and the Bow Summit - so close!
Thanks Kelly! We were able to take our own kayak out on Bow Lake- I'm sure Fin will have that in the next video. Unbelievable parks throughout the country.
Guess all the border troubles was worth it.
Absolutely worth it! Not to mention upcoming trips to Whistler....border troubles needed to be sorted out- not like I'm just never going to go to Canada again!
I have not been to that many places in Canada, but I have been to Whistler and that was fantastic!
yeah glacier water will be cold ....
Felt like we were filming a gum commercial or something.
I'd like to take my dog hiking there
The Canadian National Parks have a bit of a leg up on US parks in that dogs are allowed on quite a few trails. It was AWESOME to be able to fun Pepper ragged on some good inclines-shes a pup with WAY too much energy.
Obviously being partial to being able to hike with my dog, I totally understand why they're not allowed on trails everywhere- both safety for the natural wildlife of that area as well as a few bad dog owners not picking up after their pet.....can kind of ruin it for everyone.
Please Fin.... slow down in your words. You are trying to smile and talk at the same time. It isn't working. You do slur your words. If you are trying to present a professional series of videos to promote, it isn't working.
Tim, you're almost doing the same - smiling and talking at the same time. Doesn't work.....Sorry for the comments today.
It is beautiful, but soo... commercial and expensive. It is worth seeing but take lots of cash.
It wasn't expensive
I lived there. It’s not that expensive