Hi Everyone! Here's What’s Happening This Week!

Parks Canada has flagged aggressive coyote behaviour on Bow Falls Trail, Glen Avenue, and Spray Avenue - keep dogs on a short leash and pay attention. These aren't passing visitors; in 2022, a pair denned under a backyard shed in the townsite and produced seven pups.

Spray Lakes Road is closed for the time being. A rockslide from the East End of Rundle has come down between Grassi Lakes and Goat Creek, leaving boulders waist-deep on the road with no reopening date confirmed.

On the weather front, showers are expected through parts of the week. That has a silver lining - Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon are noticeably quieter when it rains, and there are indoor and covered options around if you need them.

For those wanting to be near the canyon without the parking headache, Johnston Canyon Lodge sits right at the trailhead. You can be in the canyon before the crowds arrive, or simply wait until they've left.

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Visiting the most famous lakes in the Rockies involves significant logistical planning, particularly with the restricted access to Moraine Lake and limited parking at Lake Louise. This tour simplifies the process by handling all transportation and shuttle coordination for you.

You can visit both iconic lakes as well as Johnston Canyon, Emerald Lake, and the Natural Bridge in Yoho National Park. The route is planned to make the most of the day, with time to walk lakeshore trails, take photos, and enjoy a relaxed lunch stop in Lake Louise Village.

If you’re short on time and prefer not to deal with the hassle of coordinating multiple locations, this could be a great option.

Reserve your seat and leave the planning to someone else

🌧️ Rain Is When Banff Gets Quiet. Crowds at Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon thin out fast when the sky turns grey, and there's plenty to fill the gap. What to do on a rainy day in Banff, from trail options to Elevation Place in Canmore.

🪨 Rockslide Closes Spray Lakes Road. A rockslide from the East End of Rundle has buried the road between Grassi Lakes and Goat Creek, with no reopening date set. A witness described boulders sitting waist-deep on the road.

🐺 Coyote Warning for Banff Townsite Streets. Parks Canada has flagged aggressive coyote behaviour on Bow Falls Trail, Glen Avenue, and Spray Avenue this season. Dogs must be kept on a short leash. In 2022, a pair denned under a backyard shed and produced seven pups.

🌲 22,000 Trees Planted in Jasper Recovery. Parks Canada planted Douglas-fir and whitebark pine across 33,000 hectares of Jasper wildfire burn area last year, focusing on slopes and high-traffic zones where invasive plants spread easily. Full forest recovery, Parks Canada notes, can take hundreds of years.

🚡 Your Ski Pass Works This Summer Too. Lake Louise full and spring pass holders get free sightseeing gondola rides all summer, plus buddy passes with 20% off for up to four friends per day. Plus+ Card holders get 50% off gondola rides.

🌤️ The mountains are finally drying out. Wednesday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of afternoon showers, high 19°C. Thursday stays partly sunny with a high of 18°C, and Friday looks like the pick of the week - sunny skies and 18°C. Enjoy it while it lasts; showers return for the weekend. Full Forecast Here

🏡 Stay steps from Lake Louise! Paradise Lodge & Bungalows sits just 1 km from the lakeshore - walk to the water in 15 minutes and skip the parking chaos. Perfect basecamp for your mountain adventure. Check availability here.

🌅 Moraine Lake Sunrise/Sunset - Skip the Parks Canada shuttle faff and take a small-group tour direct from Banff or Canmore. You're there for the Rockpile at golden hour - either pre-dawn with headlamps and blankets, or the sunset-to-stargazing version. Layers are non-negotiable; it's cold up there even in July.

👻 Banff Ghost Walk - A 100-minute evening walk through the darker corners of Banff's history - railway-era crimes, unsolved mysteries, and the Fairmont's more permanent guests. It's grounded in local archives rather than cheap jump-scares, which makes it genuinely good. Book the Banff Ghost Walk and wear proper footwear; some sections are unlit.

🚣 Kananaskis River Rafting - Class II and III rapids on a dam-regulated river, which means consistent water levels and a reliable afternoon out. The Kananaskis rafting trip runs about four hours including kit-out and a shuttle to the put-in.

🏔️ What are the best things to do in Banff in October? Hiking golden larch trails, watching the elk rut, and taking scenic drives are among the highlights - October in Banff rewards visitors who plan around the shorter days and variable weather.

📸 What is the best time of day to visit the Three Sisters Viewpoint? Early morning or late afternoon gives the best light - low-angle sun deepens the reflections, and midday can be harsh on the iconic pond view.

🏔️ Where does Roam Transit go in Banff? It covers the main destinations most visitors want, including Banff town, Canmore, Lake Louise, and popular hiking and sightseeing spots.

Spending serious money on accommodation in Banff is easy. Spending it wisely is harder. These three properties earn their rates in different ways - here's what you're actually getting.

✨ Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection - Reopening from 1st July 2026 as the first North American property in Accor's Emblems Collection, the newly reimagined Rimrock sits high on Sulphur Mountain above town, deliberately apart from the crowds below. The 320 redesigned rooms all face the mountains. The wellness offering - infinity pool, saunas, glacial plunges, hydrothermal circuit, and suspended meditation rooms - is genuinely unlike anything else in the Rockies. Book early if you're planning a late-summer trip. Read The Reviews And Book

🏰 Fairmont Banff Springs - 724 rooms, 12 restaurants and bars, a 27-treatment-room spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a bowling alley, tennis courts, a championship golf course, and a 5-pin bowling lane that somehow feels entirely appropriate. Built in 1888 as a Scottish baronial castle and a National Historic Site, it's the kind of place where the building itself does a lot of the work. Walking distance from town, which counts for a lot when Banff traffic is doing its thing. Read The Reviews And Book

🏔 Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - The practical argument for staying here is simple: you're on the lakeshore, so you skip the parking scramble entirely. The wider argument is that BASIN Glacial Waters - the resort's new thermal bathing facility drawing on a direct glacial water source - opened in September 2025 and is currently exclusive to hotel guests. Finnish saunas, a Kneipp Walk, an outdoor infinity pool, and a cold plunge are all part of it. Eight dining options mean you can reasonably avoid getting in a car for days. Read The Reviews And Book

Yesterday’s Question: Which lake is shown in this photo, known for its bright blue colour and short hike above Canmore?

✅Answer: 1) Grassi Lakes - 61% Correct

Grassi Lakes are known for their bright blue colour and a short, rewarding hike above Canmore. Plan your visit with our Grassi Lakes hike guide.

Staying here puts you right at the start of the Johnston Canyon trail, so you can head into the canyon before the crowds arrive, or enjoy it later once the tour buses have gone. It also avoids the challenge of finding parking, which often fills early during busy periods.

Reserve now to stay right beside the Johnston Canyon trailhead.

📅 Featured events for today are listed below. Visit our website for a complete list.

FULL EVENT CALENDAR | BANFF & LAKE LOUISE | CANMORE | JASPER NP
BANFF HAPPY HOURS | CANMORE HAPPY HOURS

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10:00 | Banff Farmers Market | Central Park | Banff

15:00 | Live Music Afternoon | Three Bears | Banff

17:00 | Chess Night | Municipal Library | Jasper

17:30 | Story Sharing | The Banff Centre | Banff

18:30 | Drum Circle Celebration | artsPlace Canmore | Canmore

19:00 | Music Bingo | Melissa's Missteak | Banff

19:00 | Embers: Jasper Community Film Screening | Municipal Library | Jasper

19:00 | Safety in the Mountains | Canmore Brewing Co | Canmore

19:00 | Yoga in the Park with CYAN | Riverside Park | Canmore

19:00 | Meet the Director | Miner's Union Hall | Canmore

20:30 | Trivia Night | Tavern 1883 | Canmore

21:00 | Banff Noche Caliente | Banff Sizzlers | Banff

22:00 | DJ The Barber | Rose & Crown Banff | Banff

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