In this episode, Celine Brewer shares another real Banff itinerary review from a 30-minute travel consultation.

This traveller already had a thoughtful plan for a relaxed Banff trip with easy walks, scenic viewpoints, good meals, drinks, and time to enjoy each day without rushing.

We talk through Moraine Lake timing, whether Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise is worth adding, when to book the Banff Gondola or boat cruise, and how to think through logistics like parking, shuttles, Lake Louise transportation, and flexible add-on options around Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, the Bow Valley Parkway, and Kananaskis.

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Trying to decide whether to add Big Beehive or Little Beehive to your Lake Agnes Tea House hike?

In this episode, Celine Brewer compares both options so you can choose the best fit for your Lake Louise hiking day. Little Beehive is the shorter, easier add-on from Lake Agnes, with big mountain views and less extra climbing. Big Beehive is more effort, but it gives you a stunning view from Lake Agnes plus looking down over Lake Louise.

I also cover when each hike makes sense, what to consider if you’re short on time or energy, and why your transportation, weather, and overall itinerary matter before adding more hiking to your day.

Links mentioned:

Big Beehive hike at Lake Louise

Little Beehive hike at Lake Louise

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Planning a family trip to Banff or Jasper and trying to figure out what is actually worth doing with kids? In this episode, Celine Brewer shares how to plan the right Canadian Rockies trip for your family, whether you’re travelling with babies, toddlers, school-aged kids, adventurous teens, or a mix of ages and abilities. We’ll talk about easy wins like playgrounds, gondolas, boat cruises, stroller-friendly stops and hotel pools, plus bigger adventures like Johnston Canyon, rafting, canyoning, via ferrata, biking, Golden Skybridge, Jasper, and a realistic 7-day family itinerary for Banff and Jasper.

I also share practical local-parent advice on where to stay, how to build in breaks, what to book ahead, where to eat with kids, and how to choose activities that match your actual family instead of trying to do everything.

Links Mentioned

• Banff with kids
• Canmore with kids
• Banff hikes with kids
• Family-friendly hotels in Banff
• Canmore hotels with a pool

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In this episode, I’m sharing what you need to know before bringing your dog to Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Canmore and the surrounding area. Banff is a very dog-friendly place in many ways, but there are important rules, trail restrictions, shuttle limitations and hotel policies to understand before you arrive.

I’ll cover the most important dog rules in Banff, including leash requirements, wildlife safety, where dogs are and aren’t allowed, off-leash dog parks in Banff and Canmore, and how to plan your days when your dog can’t come everywhere.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Pet-Friendly Hotels in Canmore
• Pet-Friendly Hotels in Banff
• Fairview Limo
• Moraine Lake Bus Company
• Jasper SkyTram
• Banff Canoe Club

• Parks Canada Banff trail conditions
• Parks Canada Jasper trail conditions

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Trying to choose between the Lake Agnes Tea House hike and the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House hike at Lake Louise?

In this episode, Celine Brewer compares these two classic Lake Louise hikes from a local perspective, including distance, elevation gain, hiking time, scenery, difficulty, crowds, Beehive add-ons, shuttle logistics, and whether you can still add Moraine Lake on the same day.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Lake Agnes Tea House hike
• Plain of Six Glaciers hike
• Little Beehive hike
• Big Beehive hike

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Planning a trip to Banff can get overwhelming fast. You start with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, then suddenly you’re trying to figure out shuttles, Jasper, the Icefields Parkway, hikes, restaurants, weather, crowds, and whether you’re trying to fit in too much.

 In this episode, Celine Brewer answers listener questions from the recent podcast giveaway and groups them into the big themes that come up again and again when planning a Banff and Canadian Rockies trip. 

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In this episode, I’m sharing what Kananaskis actually is, why it’s worth a full day of your trip, the best hikes for different ability levels, biking options, and an easy one-day itinerary to help you make the most of your time there. We also cover important practical tips like the Kananaskis Conservation Pass, seasonal road closures, wildlife safety, and why having a backup plan always matters in the mountains. 

• Easy Kananaskis Hikes
• Best Kananaskis Hikes
• Kid-Friendly Bike Trails in Banff and Kananaskis

Hikes mentioned in this episode: 

• Troll Falls Hike
• Rawson Lake Hike / Sarrail Ridge Hike
• Chester Lake Hike
• Wind Ridge Hike
• Wasootch Ridge Hike
• Many Springs Trail
• Grassi Lakes Hike
• West Wind Pass Hike
• Heart Creek Trail

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

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Didn’t get the Moraine Lake shuttle you wanted? In this episode of The Banff Travel Podcast, Celine Brewer walks you through exactly what to do next.

She covers the best backup options if you missed out on Parks Canada, what to do if you missed Alpine Start, and answers a few of the most common Lake Louise and Moraine Lake questions. 

If your original plan didn’t work out, don’t panic. You still have options.

Helpful Resources

• How to Get to Moraine Lake
• Sign up here for Banff Discounts here.

Moraine Lake Shuttle Options

If you’re looking at commercial shuttle options, here are a few to compare. Make sure you check departure points, time at the lakes, and whether the option fits the kind of day you want.

• Via Via Moraine Lake
• Canmore Travel
• Explore Banff Tours
• Fairview Limo
• Moraine Lake Bus Company
• Radventures
• Moraine Lake Big Bus
• Banff Hop On Bus

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What does a Banff itinerary look like when you only have 2.5 to 3 days and you want to see the highlights without overplanning? In this episode, Celine Brewer shares a real Banff travel consultation with an American couple in their 60s planning their first trip to Banff. 

You’ll hear how Celine builds a realistic plan around Lake Louise and Moraine Lake logistics, scenic viewpoints, easy walks, and decisions that keep a short Banff trip enjoyable. This episode is perfect if you’re planning a first-time Banff visit and you want to hear how a local expert turns a wish list into a Banff itinerary that actually works. 

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Two iconic boat cruises, one in Banff and one in Jasper. In this episode, Celine Brewer compares the Lake Minnewanka Cruise and the Maligne Lake Cruise so you can choose the best fit for your Banff itinerary or Jasper itinerary. 

You’ll learn what each cruise feels like, how the scenery differs, the driving tradeoffs, which one is easier to add to a Banff trip, and why Maligne often wins for pure mountain scenery while Minnewanka shines for storytelling and variety.

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• Maligne Lake Cruise (Jasper) - Opens May 29, 2026
   
• Lake Minnewanka Cruise (Banff) - Opens May 8, 2026

Full review of each cruise

• Maligne Lake Cruise (Jasper)
   
• Lake Minnewanka Cruise (Banff)

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