that was an awesome 10 minute ride around Banff....the background mtn tops are amazing...* an only 8000 ft plus... thumbs up.. ;-) 1FM Lake George, NY...
@@jacobg2296 it depends on what you mean by locals. if you are retired and don't need to work then it is good. on other hand, if you are working in a industry that depends on tourist, it has been a nightmare year.
I HIGHLY recommend visiting to everyone that can!! My partner and I were lucky enough to vacation here and it was one of the best weeks of my life!! The mountains and streams and all of the hiking trails are just breathtaking and there is nothing better after a long day of exploring and hiking than to finish things off by relaxing in one of the natural hot springs. We definitely plan to go back soon and visit as many times as we can!! A piece of my heart will always belong to Banff and the surrounding areas in Alberta Canada!! ❤️👍🏽🇨🇦
I plan to visit lake louise soon, I had surgery 9 months ago after severe fracture and ankle dislocation, in the ankle so I cannot hike with high angles. My friend will drop us close to fairmont lake Louis, I want to knownwhat is the best spot for sun set and sun rise, and with my condition to do it. Thanks in advance for replying
I have been privileged to visit Banff NP many times. I never tire of its beauty and count it as one of the most beautiful natural locations I have ever seen.
My mom went to Banff and Lake Louise several years ago. She said her trip there was the best of all her trips. She has been to Europe about 25 times. Yet she always says Canada is most the most beautiful place she ever went.
We've made Banff and the surrounding sites our vacation getaway five times, and with each visit always feel at home! Love the Banff Springs Hotel and its storied history, the gondola, the shops, the golf course. From Kananaskis, to Lake Louise, to Jasper, and even over to Vancouver, Canada is the most gorgeous location on the planet!
I live in this region, and although I am the first to say there are many, many, beauty spots on planet earth, the constant voting for this region by our visitors as one of the best in the World is very gratifying, especially since that until recently Western Canada was an unknown place for most people. There are countless hidden treasures off the main highways on side roads and if one has the adventurous spirit and physical ability, off the side roads on trails. Many places known to locals rarely make it onto these travel videos, one of many examples being 150 km / 90 mile long Kootenay Lake, the largest natural lake in the Rocky Mountain / Columbia Mountain region and surrounded by high steep mountains, quaint ex-mining towns, evergreen forests and lots of wildlife. Quiet narrow highways wind along the lakeshore, good but narrow gravel roads lead to forest-fire lookouts high above the lake, and a well-developed hot spring at Ainsworth is on the lakeshore. The town of Nelson, located on the lake, has many art galleries, eclectic restaurants, and numerous historic buildings, and a free government ferry boat transports people and vehicles across the lake many times a day.
Great video. It’s been almost 20 years since we came for our honeymoon from the U.K. it brought back many memories. Thank you. We hope to return the summer of 2022 with our children.
Banff and the surrounding area are breathtakingly beautiful. I had the privilege of hiking all over the area for 5 days, and it is magnificent. Pictures and videos don't do it justice.
I loved my stay in Canada, bannif, and Calgary the drive up to Edmonton was beautiful. Joey tomatoes was a great place to eat. Suffer mountains was a blast. Looking forward to another trip. Thanks Canada, my second home.
@Scott Scotty Thanks Scott I got a little excited, nice places seem to do that. But glad your smart enough clean up my spelling errors. And got the point.
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this is so interesting to watch as a canadia & as an Albertan myself. I love making my way towards the rockies and b.c. EVERYONE needs to visit you wont reget it!!
Just came back from Banff and Lake Louise yesterday for August long weekend 2020. I never get tired of how beautiful this part of the world is even though I am pretty local, living in Edmonton. I never take for granted that the mountains are so close and every time I visit I make the most of it and try to be a good steward of the environment. I hope all of you watching get to visit at one point or another in your lives.
One of the best vacations you can take. Beautiful views, nature at it's best, hiking trails, good restaurants and nice people. July is the best month. The other 11 months they call winter.
@@coachbronco for me, 2002. I was 15 at the time, just 3 days past my birthday. It was unreal seeing those looming mountains. I wanna go back again to visit :( im a resident in Victoria BC.
Lived out there for 2 years , loved it . Used to ski every Friday Dec - May at Lake Louis and Sunshine Village. Got to watch a big horned sheep totally demolish the front grill and bumper of a Buick it had taken dislike to on the road into Sunshine village.
I'm speechless! Banff and Lake Louise are two of the most beautiful places in North America. Lake Louise reminds me of Switzerland, except that the former is bigger. These are all expensive places, expedtedly.
Wow!... I've been in Vancouver ( awesome) but didn't get the chance to visit this Beautiful City... Hopefully soon! Canadians are so friendly!.. Great Video..
Hopefully nobody will ever find loud guys like you and your friends in that "hidden gems". I just feel sorry for the wildlife you've been disturbing all these years. It's not uncommon to find all the whiskey bottles and other trash all over the place you guys left behind.
Absolutely love Lake Louise. Went there a few times when I use to live in Calgary. Also went to Banff a couple of times too. It was weird walking around the Xmas shop during the summer. Lol
I was there this summer. Ultra crowded like ant hill. Pure smoke, couldn't see the mountains in front of our face. Left early. I believe that Banff must be a nice place though.
Loved this video. I’ve watched a bunch of them and this is the first one that really had what I was looking for. Great overview, info & photography !!!
Very nice weather In the video.. last year when we visited I. Banff .. it was raining for three days... So we enjoyed wet a lot . Thanks for sharing your video
Enjoy your visit. There is some fresh snow from this week. This time of year the weather can be unpredictable, it may snow again (-10-0C) or it may melt and be warm (10-20C). Bring warm clothing to be safe.
This is a great video for first time visitors. We shall be driving from Saskatoon this Aug. Planning to stay in Calgary, then drive to Banff and Lake Louise for a day trip
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This video is amazing. So helpful to travellers & very informative😊😍 i've been to Banff & Lake Louise many times. Will never be tired & bored in going back there. I'm just here in Calgary & can just go there if i want too.😍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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Not to "one up" the creator of this GREAT video because they nailed it with some of the great places and attractions around here. But here is my view of a way to spend time in this region. I am from Calgary and have travelled every highway in Alberta/BC. So Im referring to a road trip after enjoying all things mentioned in the video. Im also not mentioning the great places in Alberta because when you are on your way to Banff, you are essentially heading to British Columbia. So... Calgary to Banff/Lake Louise, then take the Banff'Jasper highway to Jasper Alberta. The Columbia Icefields is on this route. From there you can cross over to Valemount BC and see Mount Robson (Canadas highest) From Valemount you take the number 5 to Kamloops. In the morning the highway is almost empty and very scenic. Once in Kamloops if you take the original #1 Trans Canada it is less used, as it is not the direct route to the coast, but the scenery is fantastic! You can see Vancouver if you desire, not to mention Vancouver Island, or once in the town of Hope you can circle back to the Okanagan on highway 3 which takes you over the Hope/Princeton pass. Beautiful! You will come to Keremeos and have the choice of going to Osoyoos or Penticton. You will still end up in Penticton, but the Osoyoos route is recommended. So from Osoyoos along highway 97 through Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, are the main cities. The Okanagan Valley is stunningly beautiful! Very tourist oriented and can be crowded, but is full of beautiful beaches and resembles California. A chain of lakes from the USA border to Vernon, and even on to the Shushwap. From Vernon you can go to Nakusp which starts you off in the Kootenays. The Monashee pass is a wonderful trip! This region is not as populated, the highways are to dream of, and the people are so friendly it really restores faith in humanity! Don't miss the Nakusp to Kaslo and Nelson trip! A free ferry system takes you across the Arrow and Kootenays lakes from point to point. The Kootenays are criss crossed with highways and there are many routes to see this region. From Nakusp to Nelson...to Creston takes you over the Creston Salmo pass, or the Blueberry Paulson pass then the Kootenay pass. Very high alpine passes that go up and up and up! On to Cranbrook and from there you can take the highway back to the Banff region. You have basically done a figure 8 through some of the most beautiful highways on the planet! You will go from prairie to foothills, to alpine to thick forest, to desert plains, to rain forest, to coastal mountains and back again. BC is so diverse that it changes by the hour as you drive. For instance...coming east to west from the Blueberry Paulson pass, you are in high alpine mountains...you come down through the village of Christina Lake...come around a corner, and BOOM...dry interior hills. It changes so suddenly and most of BC is like this! So if you choose to see our wonderful area of the world, take the valuable information in this video, and if you have time for a road trip...you are in the right place! PS. It is almost frustrating to write this because I keep thinking...Oh I didn't tell them about going the OTHER way...Anarchist pass and the trip from Osoyoos to Grand Forks, and this route and that route. Its endless folks! You could spend an entire summer and not hope see it all. Do I sound like a proud Canadian? You bet I am!
Awesome comment! I'll agree with Mark, if you have the time and wheels, the Rockies, interior BC, and coast mountains have so many great roads and towns along the way. The natural beauty of this part of the world is unmatched. The road trip Mark details can be done in 2-4+ days (2 is rushed, 4 ok, a week is great). Definitely worth it if you can. Thanks Mark. 👍
Youre right. 2 days drive, 4 days to enjoy it more, and a week or 2 to just take the time to stop at every spot you see and soak it up. I didn't want to use your platform to step on your toes. Im glad you took my comment as it was intended. Im a new subscriber BTW Thank you, you do Canada proud!
I plan to do my firrst solo trip to Canada and will be in Vancouver. Do you think that is it possible to go by bus?? Any recommendation for a week of travel in Vancouver?
Back in 1971, I was one of the "dirty hippies" who spent the summer in a campground on the outskirts of Banff called Echo Creek. Despite the disparaging stories local newspapers told, it was a clean, safe, and happy communal gathering. Best summer, ever!
that was an awesome 10 minute ride around Banff....the background mtn tops are amazing...* an only 8000 ft plus... thumbs up.. ;-)
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Lake George, NY...
1_ Fishin'_ Magician ... Thanks! The views are incredible, even better in person.
The high peaks around Banff are up to 9600 ft high.
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@@palmearth7177 only if they learn english...
This has got to be one of THE most beautiful places in the world!!!
Thanks goodness for covid, no 4 million visitors this year babay!! It’s a good year for the locals
@@jacobg2296 I get that but the businesses would beg to differ. Pandemic has been a disaster for tourism industry.
@@jacobg2296 it depends on what you mean by locals. if you are retired and don't need to work then it is good. on other hand, if you are working in a industry that depends on tourist, it has been a nightmare year.
Yes is very beautiful I love when we drive to Banff and Lake Louise my favorite place
I agree😍😊
I know there was a reason why i liked Canada so much... simply stunning!!!
I HIGHLY recommend visiting to everyone that can!! My partner and I were lucky enough to vacation here and it was one of the best weeks of my life!! The mountains and streams and all of the hiking trails are just breathtaking and there is nothing better after a long day of exploring and hiking than to finish things off by relaxing in one of the natural hot springs. We definitely plan to go back soon and visit as many times as we can!! A piece of my heart will always belong to Banff and the surrounding areas in Alberta Canada!!
❤️👍🏽🇨🇦
I plan to visit lake louise soon, I had surgery 9 months ago after severe fracture and ankle dislocation, in the ankle so I cannot hike with high angles. My friend will drop us close to fairmont lake Louis, I want to knownwhat is the best spot for sun set and sun rise, and with my condition to do it.
Thanks in advance for replying
I have been privileged to visit Banff NP many times. I never tire of its beauty and count it as one of the most beautiful natural locations I have ever seen.
My mom went to Banff and Lake Louise several years ago. She said her trip there was the best of all her trips. She has been to Europe about 25 times. Yet she always says Canada is most the most beautiful place she ever went.
where are you located? I'm curious..
@@slam5 I am in Los Angeles.
@@JohnB00007 been there once.. nice and warm any time of the year.
We've made Banff and the surrounding sites our vacation getaway five times, and with each visit always feel at home! Love the Banff Springs Hotel and its storied history, the gondola, the shops, the golf course. From Kananaskis, to Lake Louise, to Jasper, and even over to Vancouver, Canada is the most gorgeous location on the planet!
Agreed. Just don't tell anyone (our secret)
I live in this region, and although I am the first to say there are many, many, beauty spots on planet earth, the constant voting for this region by our visitors as one of the best in the World is very gratifying, especially since that until recently Western Canada was an unknown place for most people. There are countless hidden treasures off the main highways on side roads and if one has the adventurous spirit and physical ability, off the side roads on trails. Many places known to locals rarely make it onto these travel videos, one of many examples being 150 km / 90 mile long Kootenay Lake, the largest natural lake in the Rocky Mountain / Columbia Mountain region and surrounded by high steep mountains, quaint ex-mining towns, evergreen forests and lots of wildlife. Quiet narrow highways wind along the lakeshore, good but narrow gravel roads lead to forest-fire lookouts high above the lake, and a well-developed hot spring at Ainsworth is on the lakeshore. The town of Nelson, located on the lake, has many art galleries, eclectic restaurants, and numerous historic buildings, and a free government ferry boat transports people and vehicles across the lake many times a day.
Great video. It’s been almost 20 years since we came for our honeymoon from the U.K. it brought back many memories. Thank you. We hope to return the summer of 2022 with our children.
Banff and the surrounding area are breathtakingly beautiful. I had the privilege of hiking all over the area for 5 days, and it is magnificent. Pictures and videos don't do it justice.
I loved my stay in Canada, bannif, and Calgary the drive up to Edmonton was beautiful. Joey tomatoes was a great place to eat. Suffer mountains was a blast. Looking forward to another trip. Thanks Canada, my second home.
@Scott Scotty Thanks Scott I got a little excited, nice places seem to do that. But glad your smart enough clean up my spelling errors. And got the point.
It's been 22 years since my first visit to Banff. One of the most beautiful places i have seen in my life. Wish i could go back and see how it is now.
Lovely view and nature.I visited there 20years ago. .I had a great memories . thanks for sharing video.
I love Banff and Lake Luise😍
It’s kind of beautiful that this comment section is filled with so many different languages. People all around the world are able to enjoy the same music, type wholesome comments, and have their days improved while lifting up others too
this is so interesting to watch as a canadia & as an Albertan myself. I love making my way towards the rockies and b.c. EVERYONE needs to visit you wont reget it!!
I'm from Memphis TN. I was lucky enough to visit Calgary and Banff. Absolutely no comparison to where I'm from and there.
Banff and its Surroundings including Lake Louis are Simply Awesome..! Thanks for making/ sharing the Valuable information 👍
Just came back from Banff and Lake Louise yesterday for August long weekend 2020. I never get tired of how beautiful this part of the world is even though I am pretty local, living in Edmonton. I never take for granted that the mountains are so close and every time I visit I make the most of it and try to be a good steward of the environment. I hope all of you watching get to visit at one point or another in your lives.
Thanks Jon. Wonderful sentiment
One of the best vacations you can take. Beautiful views, nature at it's best, hiking trails, good restaurants and nice people. July is the best month. The other 11 months they call winter.
Going to be living and working here for 6 months starting may, so blessed
Hi friend are you in Bannf now and what the procedure to come I'm interested.. Thank you
Banff is one of my favourite places in the world. It's just so damn beautiful and never gets old
Beautiful enough to die there or for
Living a couple hours from Banff I have been there many times in my life,it is amazing every time.A beautiful peaceful place,always sad to leave.
watching in 2020... it's been more than 10 years since I was last in banff.. can't wait to go back thanks for the video!
Same.....mine is like 2005 last visit (even though flew over Canadian Rocky Mtn in 2008 or 2010). I'm BC resident.
@@coachbronco for me, 2002. I was 15 at the time, just 3 days past my birthday. It was unreal seeing those looming mountains. I wanna go back again to visit :( im a resident in Victoria BC.
Great video and narration of one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Terrific guide to Banff and Lake Louise! Very informative commentary with wonderful scenes. Well done. Thanks for sharing and take care 😀👍
Lived out there for 2 years , loved it . Used to ski every Friday Dec - May at Lake Louis and Sunshine Village. Got to watch a big horned sheep totally demolish the front grill and bumper of a Buick it had taken dislike to on the road into Sunshine village.
Wow amazing beautiful banff lake louise Canada.
Wow what a beautiful view!
Evergreen forests are so refreshing! They must have the cleanest, most pristine air in the world!
As the air also blows in from the Pacific most of the time, it is good!
I'm speechless! Banff and Lake Louise are two of the most beautiful places in North America. Lake Louise reminds me of Switzerland, except that the former is bigger. These are all expensive places, expedtedly.
Banff! Best place to live, ever!!! Great video!!!
Wonderful Banff,beatiful photography skills, thank you so much 👌👌👌very useful information 👍
,Been there twice get, can't get enough of it. Simply amazing!
I am really looking forward going to Canada!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
The Banff Springs Hotel is excellent. Worth every penny.
Great video and narration of one of the most beautiful places in the world!
Fantastic country and scenery and people . Visited Banff 50 years ago with my realtives who now live on vancouver Island ; beautiful !!!
A very beautiful place visited only once but has stayed in my mind
We will visit Banff tomorrow. So excited!
Wow!... I've been in Vancouver ( awesome) but didn't get the chance to visit this Beautiful City... Hopefully soon!
Canadians are so friendly!..
Great Video..
This place is definitely no. 1 on my bucket list to visit!!! 😍
Thanks for answering many of my questions about Banff. Plan to visit next year.
What an excellent video and information, keep it up my friend!!
Good video! Hit all the tourist spots! Left the hidden gems for us locals
Hopefully nobody will ever find loud guys like you and your friends in that "hidden gems". I just feel sorry for the wildlife you've been disturbing all these years. It's not uncommon to find all the whiskey bottles and other trash all over the place you guys left behind.
Amazing place great video Canadian lakes 💝💝💝💝💝🙏
I'm Vietnamese and I would love to visit there. awesome natural scenery!
Im trying to go here and Vietnam
Absolutely love Lake Louise. Went there a few times when I use to live in Calgary. Also went to Banff a couple of times too. It was weird walking around the Xmas shop during the summer. Lol
That's Banff. A trip in July and a Xmas ornament in the kitchen for 5 months.
🔥😍 wow that swimming pool under the cave looks so beautiful and so amazing 😍🔥🥳👍👌👏👏👏👏
I was lucky enough to have visited there in 2008 ,it was amazing wonderful trip,and I have many wonderful memories of my trip 😍😍😍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Great video and lots of good information. Such a beautiful area of Canada
I was there this summer. Ultra crowded like ant hill. Pure smoke, couldn't see the mountains in front of our face. Left early. I believe that Banff must be a nice place though.
Amazing beautiful beautiful wonderful place to be happy thanks 🙏
Loved this video. I’ve watched a bunch of them and this is the first one that really had what I was looking for. Great overview, info & photography !!!
Excellent presentation.
Will surely motivate tourists to visit Banff.
Too many there already. Its a gong show in summer.
I was here last year Christmas. Such a Beautiful and breathtaking place.
Spent a winter season there, working (and living) up at Sunshine...did a lifetime worth of skiing in those 6 months! :)
Beautiful! Brings back fantastic memories.
Same! I haven't driven to Banff in several weeks now, but soon. Maybe tuesday.
I was there beautiful place!
Heading to Banff as part of a guided tour through the rockies this August.Can’t wait😊
Very nice weather In the video.. last year when we visited I. Banff .. it was raining for three days... So we enjoyed wet a lot . Thanks for sharing your video
Being Able To Balance A Delicate Ecosystems With The Introduction Of The Human Element Is Truly A Feat In Itself!
Love the timing of the “roaming wildlife” comment at 2:02! 😜😂
All i saw was booty!
Just what the great outdoors needs.. a flippin’ golf course!
There’s something for everyone 💕
we've been in Lake Louis and Jasper in Winter 2017 and we enjoyed it very much we are looking forward to visit the beautiful area again
Amazing Camera great video work and a very nice Voice over.great job.
nice video i love it hope to see more video
I really love your channel!♥️
Thank you. I have more videos coming soon, so I hope I can meet your expectations.
Awesome video, simply looking forward to our visit now in a couple of weeks :)
Enjoy your visit. There is some fresh snow from this week. This time of year the weather can be unpredictable, it may snow again (-10-0C) or it may melt and be warm (10-20C). Bring warm clothing to be safe.
Thanks for the information in advance
Awesome video. Makes me want to take our next family summer vacation in Banff!! Thanks again!!
I lived in Banff for 2 years and I can not wait to do it again.
The scenery here is very beautiful, have the chance to want to travel here
Jasper,banff best places in the world😍😘😍😍
Thanks for a great Video on Banff. Good Information for a Traveller like Me ..! Thanks
Great alpine town! Thank you very much for sharing.
You are surrounded by history and beauty! The Best!
I live in calgary and really best place to visit in the world 👍👍 101% recommended
Been 8 years now since I have been in Banff... unbelievable. Time to come back, and do the Skyline Trail in Jasper again. :)
This is a great video for first time visitors.
We shall be driving from Saskatoon this Aug.
Planning to stay in Calgary, then drive to Banff and Lake Louise for a day trip
Excellent informations. As I intend to be in USA and Canada next 2022 (if Covid-19 permits!), the informations were excellent. Congratulations.
Marvelous video.!!!
Videography is truly awesome
The beautiful Canadian Rocky mountians🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦I love Banf!
So breathtaking I would love to visit there.
Its definitely a wonderful place to spend a few days, specially if you want to go for some hikes, so many awesome possibilities there :)
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Very good video to learn the geography & get the idea of the areas !! Thanks ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
This is definitely on our to do list.
Great information. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Beautiful place, I traveled in this place extremely beautiful. I traveled all completely all Canada 🇨🇦 very outstanding..Greetings from the tropical paradise island 🏝of Kauai
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Wonderful overview! Thank you so much.
This video is amazing. So helpful to travellers & very informative😊😍 i've been to Banff & Lake Louise many times. Will never be tired & bored in going back there. I'm just here in Calgary & can just go there if i want too.😍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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Really thrilling indeed worth seeing sight enjoyable trip if planned in Canada worthwhile
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Beautiful I want to visit that place.soon!
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Breathtaking beauty throughout.
No wonder a RV was named after it.
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Nice. Thanks for sharing.
Banff and Lake Louise are one of the best wonderful beautiful place in Alberta Canada
Loved this video, i have been to Banff but want to gi again.
Thank you so much for this awesome and very informative video! Now I know where to bring my family next summer!
Not to "one up" the creator of this GREAT video because they nailed it with some of the great places and attractions around here. But here is my view of a way to spend time in this region. I am from Calgary and have travelled every highway in Alberta/BC. So Im referring to a road trip after enjoying all things mentioned in the video. Im also not mentioning the great places in Alberta because when you are on your way to Banff, you are essentially heading to British Columbia. So... Calgary to Banff/Lake Louise, then take the Banff'Jasper highway to Jasper Alberta. The Columbia Icefields is on this route. From there you can cross over to Valemount BC and see Mount Robson (Canadas highest) From Valemount you take the number 5 to Kamloops. In the morning the highway is almost empty and very scenic. Once in Kamloops if you take the original #1 Trans Canada it is less used, as it is not the direct route to the coast, but the scenery is fantastic! You can see Vancouver if you desire, not to mention Vancouver Island, or once in the town of Hope you can circle back to the Okanagan on highway 3 which takes you over the Hope/Princeton pass. Beautiful! You will come to Keremeos and have the choice of going to Osoyoos or Penticton. You will still end up in Penticton, but the Osoyoos route is recommended. So from Osoyoos along highway 97 through Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, are the main cities. The Okanagan Valley is stunningly beautiful! Very tourist oriented and can be crowded, but is full of beautiful beaches and resembles California. A chain of lakes from the USA border to Vernon, and even on to the Shushwap. From Vernon you can go to Nakusp which starts you off in the Kootenays. The Monashee pass is a wonderful trip! This region is not as populated, the highways are to dream of, and the people are so friendly it really restores faith in humanity! Don't miss the Nakusp to Kaslo and Nelson trip! A free ferry system takes you across the Arrow and Kootenays lakes from point to point. The Kootenays are criss crossed with highways and there are many routes to see this region. From Nakusp to Nelson...to Creston takes you over the Creston Salmo pass, or the Blueberry Paulson pass then the Kootenay pass. Very high alpine passes that go up and up and up! On to Cranbrook and from there you can take the highway back to the Banff region. You have basically done a figure 8 through some of the most beautiful highways on the planet! You will go from prairie to foothills, to alpine to thick forest, to desert plains, to rain forest, to coastal mountains and back again. BC is so diverse that it changes by the hour as you drive. For instance...coming east to west from the Blueberry Paulson pass, you are in high alpine mountains...you come down through the village of Christina Lake...come around a corner, and BOOM...dry interior hills. It changes so suddenly and most of BC is like this! So if you choose to see our wonderful area of the world, take the valuable information in this video, and if you have time for a road trip...you are in the right place!
PS. It is almost frustrating to write this because I keep thinking...Oh I didn't tell them about going the OTHER way...Anarchist pass and the trip from Osoyoos to Grand Forks, and this route and that route. Its endless folks! You could spend an entire summer and not hope see it all. Do I sound like a proud Canadian? You bet I am!
Awesome comment! I'll agree with Mark, if you have the time and wheels, the Rockies, interior BC, and coast mountains have so many great roads and towns along the way. The natural beauty of this part of the world is unmatched. The road trip Mark details can be done in 2-4+ days (2 is rushed, 4 ok, a week is great). Definitely worth it if you can. Thanks Mark. 👍
Youre right. 2 days drive, 4 days to enjoy it more, and a week or 2 to just take the time to stop at every spot you see and soak it up. I didn't want to use your platform to step on your toes. Im glad you took my comment as it was intended. Im a new subscriber BTW Thank you, you do Canada proud!
OMG! Thank you so much, I can't wait for my trip next month!!! =)
Great insider info
I plan to do my firrst solo trip to Canada and will be in Vancouver. Do you think that is it possible to go by bus?? Any recommendation for a week of travel in Vancouver?
Good job buddy me encanta
Back in 1971, I was one of the "dirty hippies" who spent the summer in a campground on the outskirts of Banff called Echo Creek. Despite the disparaging stories local newspapers told, it was a clean, safe, and happy communal gathering. Best summer, ever!