When planning a trip to Banff and Canmore, it's easy to get caught up trying to see everything. But what if one of the best experiences wasn't about seeing more, but slowing down and connecting with nature?

In this episode, Celine Brewer sits down with Scott from Among the Trees to talk about forest bathing (also known as forest therapy), a guided experience that helps visitors unplug, slow down, and experience the Canadian Rockies in a completely different way.

About Among the Trees

Among the Trees offers guided forest bathing experiences, hiking adventures, and wildlife talks in Banff, Canmore, and the Canadian Rockies. Scott combines his experience as a hiking guide and certified Forest Therapy Guide to help visitors experience the mountains at a slower pace while creating a deeper connection with nature.

Website: https://www.amongthetreescanada.com

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One of the most common questions I hear from travellers planning a trip to Banff National Park is:

"How much time do I actually need at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake?"

This is a fully updated version of one of the most popular episodes of The Banff Travel Podcast. Celine Brewer helps listeners with how much time to spend at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with the latest transportation information, current pricing, and updated planning advice to help you decide how much time to spend at each lake and whether visiting both in one day makes sense for your trip.

Helpful Resources

Banff Discounts Page

Hiking Guides

• Lake Louise Hikes
• Moraine Lake Hikes

Getting to Moraine Lake

Recommended Shuttle Companies

From Canmore or Banff:

• Via Via Moraine for sunrise or daytime
• Canmore Travel for daytime shuttles

From Lake Louise:

• Moraine Lake Bus Company for sunrise or daytime
• Moraine Lake Big Bus for daytime
• Fairview Limo for sunrise or daytime. Fairview Limo is also great if you are travelling with a large dog! They are the only shuttle that allows large dogs!
  
  

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Did you know one of the most unique adventure experiences in the Canadian Rockies happens entirely underground?

In this episode, Celine Brewer chats with Adam Walker, owner of Canmore Cave Tours, about exploring Rat's Nest Cave, one of Canada's longest caves. They talk about what it's really like to go caving, who it's best suited for, common misconceptions, and why so many visitors call it the highlight of their trip.

Whether you're looking for a rainy-day activity, a year-round adventure, or something completely different from the usual Banff sightseeing, this episode will give you an inside look at one of the Rockies' most memorable experiences.

It's always a great day to go caving! 

Learn more about Canmore Cave Tours:

Website: https://www.canmorecavetours.com

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• Instagram: @canmorecavetours
• Facebook: Canmore Cave Tours

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In this real Banff travel consultation, Celine Brewer helps first-time visitors sort through their Banff itinerary and make their trip feel more realistic. They discuss how to balance Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Yoho National Park, the Icefields Parkway, Lake Minnewanka, and some easier hiking options without trying to cram too much into each day. 

You’ll hear how small itinerary changes can make a big difference, including when to visit Yoho, whether the Icefields Parkway can fit into a shorter trip, what to do at Moraine Lake, and why sunrise at Moraine Lake isn’t always worth the very early wake-up. 

Email me at [email protected] for a 15-minute itinerary review. 

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Banff is known for its incredible mountain scenery, but it also has a thriving food scene that many visitors overlook.

In this episode, I sit down with Joanna from Nibble Tours to talk about Banff's restaurants, food tours, and how visitors can experience the town through its local food and drink offerings.

Find out how food tours can help visitors discover Banff beyond the main tourist attractions! Plus, some of Joanna's favourite local recommendations. 

About Nibble Tours

Nibble Tours offers guided food tours in Banff that combine local stories, hidden gems, and delicious food experiences.

Website: https://www.nibbletours.com

Follow Nibble Tours on Instagram: @nibbletours

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Banff may be best known for turquoise lakes and mountain views, but there are still some excellent waterfalls worth adding to your itinerary.

In this episode, Celine Brewer shares waterfalls near Banff that are either easy to add to a trip or worth the extra effort if you really love waterfalls. We’ll talk about easy stops like Bow Falls and Tangle Falls, classic walks like Johnston Canyon, big Yoho waterfalls like Takakkaw Falls and Wapta Falls, and a few worthwhile waterfall hikes in Kananaskis and along the Icefields Parkway.

Helpful links

• Johnston Canyon Hike
• Silverton Falls Hike
• Lake Agnes Tea House Hike
• Icefields Parkway Guide
• Beauty Creek to Stanley Falls
• Takakkaw Falls
• Wapta Falls
• Marble Canyon
• Troll Falls
• Grassi Lakes
• Karst Spring

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If you’re struggling to turn your saved list of lakes, waterfalls, hikes, viewpoints, and scenic drives into an actual itinerary, that’s exactly what I help with inside the Banff and Jasper Travel Planning Hub.

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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.

Links Mentioned

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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

Check out our site all about Banff with Kids!

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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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