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Hello, good citizens of Calgary and surrounding areas. The news just informed me that you recently received a record-breaking amount of snow. A friend and I are flying up tomorrow for a weekend in the Rockies, visiting Jasper and Banff. According to Banff Now, roads remain open, so we're continuing as planned. Do you have any advice for exploring the park given the current conditions? [more inside]
posted by roger ackroyd around Banff, AB at 1:47 PM - 6 answers

What are the best day hikes around Banff? [more inside]
posted by winterportage around Banff, AB at 6:31 AM - 8 answers

I’ll be traveling to the Jasper area in late June with a 6 and a 2 yo. Can anyone recommend some really good hikes that would be doable for us? [more inside]
posted by burlsube around Banff, AB at 5:36 PM - 6 answers

Planning a trip to the Banff/Jasper area late June-early July. Not our first, but first in 8 years or so. There was an excellent thread on MeFi in 2008 concerning accomodations, but some of the links have expired. I will be there for a milestone birthday and want to wake up somewhere amazing. Must have internet/wifi. Must be close enough to amenities that if the weather is abysmal, we'll still have nice things to do within slogging distance. Don't want to spend a milliion bucks, but are willing to shell out for somewhere which is worth the money.
posted by dorgla around Banff, AB at 10:46 AM - 6 answers

I'm planning a trip to the Canadian Rockies in May, and I'd love to hear your suggestions. I've looked at this question, which was incredibly helpful (especially furtive's comment), but I was hoping for some more specific advice. Sorry for the length... any help would be welcome! [more inside]
posted by cider around Banff, AB at 3:14 PM - 20 answers

I'm thinking about taking my wife to Banff, Alberta for our tenth anniversary near the beginning of May. Help me with some ideas. [more inside]
posted by MagicEightBall around Banff, AB at 10:09 AM - 17 answers