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Due to Safety Concerns, the Historic Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin Will be Removed

Due to Safety Concerns, the Historic Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin Will be Removed

March 1, 2022 Greg Comments 0 Comment

The Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin National Historic Site (Abbot Pass Hut) has been negatively impacted by the effects of climate change. Slope erosion and glacial recession have caused structural damage to the hut despite extensive stabilization efforts and interventions made to preserve the structure in its location. As a result, Parks Canada has made the…

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hiking along the lake
Backpacking the Skoki Mountain Loop

Backpacking the Skoki Mountain Loop

February 16, 2022 Greg Comments 0 Comment

Backpacking season in Banff won’t realistically begin for another 4 months but it’s already been a long winter and hopefully this recently released video by Loo from Little Loo, Big World will give inspiration and fill you with excitement for the upcoming season. Watch as Loo and her sidekick Taylor make the 3-day nearly 40-kilometer…

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Lake Moraine in the early morning
Use this Tool to Easily Plan Your Banff National Park Dream Vacation

Use this Tool to Easily Plan Your Banff National Park Dream Vacation

February 14, 2022 Greg Comments 0 Comment

As Canada continues welcoming fully vaccinated international visitors and pent-up travel demand is actualized, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism (BLLT) has launched a comprehensive Trip Planner tool that allows travellers to plan their dream trip to Banff National Park seamlessly. A product born out of the pandemic, it is the only trip planner tool of…

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Spotlight: The Endangered Whitebark Pine Tree

Spotlight: The Endangered Whitebark Pine Tree

February 8, 2022 Greg Comments 0 Comment

High on top of a mountain, you may find a lone Whitebark Pine tree standing on the land against strong winds, heavy snow, and the icy cold. This species of Pine tree is tough. Some facts about the tree are that they can live to be a thousand years old, grow up to 20 meters…

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5 Activities to Enjoy at Mount Norquay this Winter After Sunset

5 Activities to Enjoy at Mount Norquay this Winter After Sunset

February 7, 2022 Greg Comments 0 Comment

This winter during the late afternoon on Friday and Saturday’s when the other ski resorts in Banff are winding down their operations for the day the action and offerings at Mount Norquay are just starting to heat up. The resort will remain open until 9 pm on those nights throughout the winter until seasons end…

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the landscape covered in fresh snow
30 Great Things to Try in Banff this Winter

30 Great Things to Try in Banff this Winter

February 6, 2022 Greg Comments 0 Comment

Check out this article from Taylor over at the Holistic Backpacker that details over 30 epic things to try in Banff this winter. Here you’ll find information and ideas on snowboarding & skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, sightseeing, skating, sledding, snow tubing, photography, ice climbing, winter cycling, various events, and a whole lot more! It can definitely…

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The New Juniper Express Chair at Lake Louise Ski Resort Opens Today

The New Juniper Express Chair at Lake Louise Ski Resort Opens Today

February 3, 2022 Greg Comments 0 Comment

Lake Louise Ski Resorts’ new high-speed quad chairlift officially opens today. The new chair will get snow sports enthusiasts out of the base area fast and will provide access to 5 new and improved Juniper area blue runs as well as the preexisting Easy Street green run. With the addition of this new lift, skiers…

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The Collar of a Wolf that Disappeared Nearly 20 Years ago from Banff has been Found in Montana

The Collar of a Wolf that Disappeared Nearly 20 Years ago from Banff has been Found in Montana

January 31, 2022 Greg Comments 0 Comment

A radio collar that was used to track a young female wolf in Banff National Park about twenty years ago has been found in Montana almost 500 kilometres away. Parks Canada wildlife ecologist Jesse Whittington says Wolf 57 was part of the Fairholme pack. While it’s not certain how the wolf ended up in Montana,…

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Banff sign at the high school field
The Town of Banff Has Set its 2022 Budget

The Town of Banff Has Set its 2022 Budget

January 30, 2022 Greg Comments 0 Comment

After 12 days of discussing all services and programs, Banff Town Council completed the 2022 budget, which plans for $ 20.2 million in tax-supported spending in 2022, a 4% increase over 2021. The 2022 budget includes nearly $ 700,000 in tax-supported spending on new and already approved projects, such as National Indigenous Day, work to…

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Bow Valley Elk Population is in Decline

Bow Valley Elk Population is in Decline

January 26, 2022 Greg Comments 0 Comment

The amount of Elk in Banff National Park’s Bow Valley continues to decline. 171 Elk were counted last fall which is down from a recent high of 267 in 2018. The count takes place annually in the Bow River valley from Castle Junction to the park’s eastern boundary. Wildlife experts from Parks Canada say that…

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