This summer, 2024, we took a trip to Banff, Canada and it did not disappoint. It was myself, my husband and our two kids 18 and 15. Girl and a boy. We had just moved from our home of 17 years and needed something relaxing and low key after spending m...
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Eating in Banff - YUM!!
The Unbelievable (like fake looking) Sights
Eating in Banff - YUM!!
Food in Banff is SOOOOO good. Don't snooze on the food.
Really great place to get coffee and breakfast
The Uprising Bake Shop + Espresso Bar | Canmore Kananaskis
Amazing Ramen and a Cool Matcha Beer
Ramen Arashi Banff
A great Greek dinner
The Balkan Greek Restaurant
Beavertails and Poutine - Canadian staples! Don't miss these
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The Unbelievable (like fake looking) Sights
We took a bus out to Lake Louise, because parking is crazy and impossible and you get access to Moraine Lake, which you otherwise can't drive to. Then we drove out to Two Jacks Lake and Lake Minnewanka. On our second day we drove out to Johnston Cany...
Lake Louise was so beautiful to see. The pictures show it being a beautiful blue and it truly is.
Lake Louise
Another stunning Lake. Hard to say which was prettier. This one has a slight hike up a rock pile to get the best views.
Moraine Lake
This lake was incredibly clear and not crowded. It was nice to just sit (like my kids) and relax.
Two Jack Lake
Lake Minnewanka looked like you walked straight into a Virgin River set. It was stunning. And had an adorable coffee place.
Lake Minnewanka
While in Banff we also hiked out to a waterfall, saw the Fairmont Hotel and the rushing water they have behind the hotel, saw some mountain goats and Castle mountain was really cool. We also visited the hot spring, which I don't recommend. It had a f...
