✨ 5 Amazing Days in Banff: Nature, Turquoise Lakes, and Rocky Mountain Adventure
Are you dreaming of trip to Canada?
Banff is the perfect destination if you love nature, cinematic landscapes, and outdoor adventures.
Here’s our real 5-day itinerary exploring Banff, Jasper, and the most iconic lakes in the country.
Get ready to take notes and book your flights, activities, and dream experiences!
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Day 1: Arrival in Calgary + Banff Stroll
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Picked up our rental car and drove straight to Banff.
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Walked around the town center, exploring local shops and stunning views.
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Had lunch surrounded by the Rocky Mountains.
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Spent the night in a cozy cabin in Radium, surrounded by nature.
Day 2: Sulphur Mountain + Banff Downtown + Lake Minnewanka
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Took the gondola to Sulphur Mountain Summit (amazing views!). -
Free time to shop and explore Banff town. -
Ended the day with a peaceful visit to Lake Minnewanka.
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Banff Gondola from -
Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise
Day 3: Moraine Lake + Lake Louise
Left early to catch sunrise at Moraine Lake (a must!).
Then headed to iconic Lake Louise – rent a canoe or stroll by the shore.
Both lakes look like something out of a fairytale.
Be sure to book in advance:
- Canoe rental at Lake Louise
Scenic tour to Moraine Lake
Day 4: Columbia Icefield + Jasper + Peyto Lake
Scenic drive from Radium to Jasper via the Icefields Parkway.
Walked on the Columbia Icefield Skywalk – glass floor over a glacier!- Stopped at Peyto Lake and Athabasca Falls on the way back.
Must-do experience:
- Columbia Icefield + Skywalk
🌲 Day 5: Elbow Falls + Calgary + Return
🌲 Relaxed morning at Forgetmenot Pond and Elbow Falls.
🥗 Lunch in Calgary.
✈️ Evening flight back.
🎒 Tip: The perfect way to end a trip – calm, scenic, and fulfilling.
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