The best times to visit Banff are June to August and December to March. Nature lovers will want to get to the park when the weather is warm and welcoming (and while the hotel rates in town are at ...

And as with other places, dawn and dusk are when critters ... are the realm of mountain goats. Visitors to Banff may be lucky enough to see elk, like this one, during rut or mating season ...

Then, for incredible views of the Rockies, take a ride on the Banff Gondola. If you have time to spare, day trips to popular attractions like the Columbia Icefield and Yoho National Park are worth ...

Book campsites in Banff or Jasper National Parks early in the day, if not before. Popular attractions are less ... Drive south from Jasper and see the vibrant lichen and moss-covered canyon ...