Planning a trip to Banff and the Canadian Rockies is genuinely exciting - and genuinely complicated.
There's a lot to figure out. Which base to use - Banff, Canmore, or Lake Louise? How to get to Moraine Lake without a car. Whether your itinerary is trying to do too much. What to cut if you only have five days. When crowds peak and how to work around them.
The information exists online, but it's scattered, often contradictory, and rarely written by someone who actually lives here.
That's where this consultation comes in.
Who This Is For
This service is for visitors who want real advice from someone who knows the region.
It's a good fit if you:
Are visiting Banff and the Canadian Rockies for the first time
Feel overwhelmed by the planning process
Have limited time and want help prioritising what matters
Want someone to review your existing itinerary and flag any issues
Have specific questions you can't find reliable answers to online
Your Consultant: Jill Jones
Jill has lived in Canmore for more than 20 years, spending much of that time helping visitors plan trips to the Canadian Rockies. She knows the region across every season - the logistics that catch people out, the trails worth prioritising, where to stay depending on your travel style and budget, and the questions you should be asking but probably aren't.
She's a co-founder of The Banff Guide and What's On Banff, trusted by more than 50,000 subscribers and readers planning trips to Banff and the Canadian Rockies.
How It Works
Step 1 - Book your consultation
Choose a time that suits you and complete payment online.
Step 2 - Complete a short questionnaire.
Before the call, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your trip plans, travel style, priorities, and any specific questions you'd like answered. This lets Jill prepare in advance so your time together is used well.
Step 3 - Your 50-minute video call
You can cover anything relevant to your trip - where to stay, getting around, hiking and outdoor activities, sightseeing priorities, scenic drives, wildlife viewing, family-friendly options, dining, tour options, seasonal considerations, or feedback on a draft itinerary you've already put together.
Step 4 - Written summary and follow-up support
After the call, Jill will send you a written summary of everything you discussed, along with relevant links and resources. You'll also have follow-up email support for questions that come up as your plans develop.
Book Your Consultation
50-minute personalised consultation with Jill Jones
Pre-consultation questionnaire
50-minute video call
Written summary with links and resources
Follow-up email support
Cost: USD 250.00
A Few Things Worth Knowing
I don't book hotels, flights, rental cars, tours, or restaurants on your behalf - this isn't a travel agent service. I can, however, point you to the right providers so you can make your own bookings.
If you'd like a detailed day-by-day itinerary built from scratch, that's outside the scope of a consultation. But if you have a draft plan you'd like reviewed, that's exactly the kind of thing I can work through together on the call.
Follow-up email support is included for reasonable questions as your plans develop - it's there to support your planning rather than replace a second consultation.
Ready to Get Started?
If you'd like personalised advice for your Banff and Canadian Rockies trip, I'd love to help.
Cost: USD 250.00
