8 Days in the Canadian Rockies: Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore & Calgary

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Join us on an unforgettable family road trip through the majestic Canadian Rockies! We're spending 8 days exploring Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore, Golden, Ice Fields Parkway, and Calgary, hitting all the must-see sights and hidden gems. Get ready for breathtaking hikes with stunning mountain views, gondola rides to panoramic viewpoints, and charming towns bursting with mountain vibes. This video is your ultimate guide to planning your Canadian Rockies escape, with tips on accommodation, transportation, and the best activities for family travelers.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00:00 Canadian Rockies Vlog
00:03:07 Day 1 - Calgary central public library
00:04:25 Stephen's Ave Walk
00:05:07 Lunch at Meat And Bread
00:05:52 Core Shopping Centre
00:06:09 Devonian Gardens
00:06:42 Heritage Park
00:07:01 Heritage Park Ice Cream at Harveys
00:07:39 Peace Bridge
00:09:39 Calgary Tower
00:11:57 Rocky Dessert Market
00:12:08 Day 2 - Another Hearty Breakfast
00:12:19 On the road to Canmore
00:12:40 Canmore Visitor Centre
00:13:20 Engine Bridge Loop
00:14:13 Canmore Engine Bridge Hike
00:14:54 Lunch at Rocky Mountain Flatbread
00:15:18 Grotto Pond Instead of Creek
00:15:53 Checked in to Malcolm Hotel
00:16:30 Trail around Malcom Hotel
00:16:37 Red Gables Deli
00:17:03 Policeman's Creek Boardwalk
00:17:26 Dinner at Tank 310
00:19:12 Downtown Canmore
00:19:37 Stonewaters
00:20:18 Day 3 - Good Morning from the Cold Creek
00:21:38 Bye Bye Malcom Hotel
00:21:58 Lunch at A&W
00:23:06 Heading Towards Icefields Parkway
00:24:16 Stopped in Banff for Beaver Tails
00:24:42 Morant's curve viewpoint
00:25:42 Lake Louise Visitor Centre
00:26:30 Icefields Parkway
00:27:07 Making Stops
00:28:30 Waterfowl Lakes
00:29:01 Checked in to Glacier View Lodge
00:29:50 Dinner at Altitude Restaurant
00:30:58 Hiking at the Glacier
00:31:56 Day 4 - Breakfast at Altitude Restaurant
00:32:38 Columbia Icefield Tour
00:33:42 Columbia Icefield Skywalk
00:35:16 Lunch at Chalet
00:36:46 Howse Pass Viewpoint
00:37:13 Peyto Lake Trail
00:38:25 Dinner at Bill Peyto Cafe
00:39:45 Checked in to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
00:40:29 Room Tour of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
00:42:21 Day 5 - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
00:42:57 Breakfast at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
00:43:37 Hiking the Lake Louise Lakeside Trail
00:44:47 Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
00:48:52 Fairview Lookout Trail
00:52:42 Dinner at Alpine Social
00:53:12 Japanese Dance Group from the Window
00:54:17 Another Good Breakfast at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
00:54:32 Driving to the town of Golden
00:54:50 Golden Sky Bridge
00:57:07 Lunch at Golden Sky Bridge
00:57:29 Emerald Lake
00:59:15 Station Restaurant Lake Louise
01:00:11 Campfire at Fairmont
01:01:02 Day 7 - Hour Drive to Banff
01:01:19 Bow Falls Hike
01:01:45 STOCK Food & Drink at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
01:02:15 Room Tour of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
01:03:03 Upper Hot Springs
01:04:02 Surprise View Point
01:05:01 Downtown Banff Shopping
01:06:05 Grizzly House Fondue
01:08:39 Back to the Hotel
01:08:58 The Pool at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
01:09:54 Day 8 - Woke up to ????
01:10:31 Breakfast at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
01:11:33 Johnston Canyon
01:13:54 Drive Back to Banff
01:14:17 Alberta Wing Shack for Lunch
01:14:38 Cave and Basin Historic Museum
01:15:51 Downtown Banff When It's Sunny
01:16:28 Bought a Moose
01:16:57 Dinner at Rumble Bar
01:17:48 Banff Gondola
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@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

✅ You might enjoy watching my walking tour of Downtown Banff: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ba6YapRl1LC1l40.html ✅ Or more of my movie length travel vlogs in this playlist: kzfaq.info/sun/PLOVadUHX1B-KebDA70EtEazWML08Ib0MI 💲 Check rates & book the hotels in the video: yelloww.co/BanffHotels

@BunnyTheChi Ай бұрын

Calgary and Banff are amazing, thanks for covering this area. It's just after the longest day of the year now and it's light until 10 p.m. it's crazy

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

That's alot of sunlight!

@Judythe1 24 күн бұрын

I very much enjoyed the whole video. It was a great overview of a trip I want to go on. The specifics of your trip were very helpful. I encourage longer videos. Thanks so much.

@YellowProductions 24 күн бұрын

Thanks Judy. Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the feedback on the longer videos!

@karenfromNH 28 күн бұрын

Chris, the princess is getting so big. You are such a loving, caring Dad.

@YellowProductions 28 күн бұрын

Awww... thanks Karen!

@VITRAVELINGTHEWORLD Ай бұрын

Looks like a fun time for all ages. Great vlog watching it. Time went by fast for the lenth enjoyed it very much. I will watch it no matter the length of your vlogs.😀 Always appreciate all the hard work that goes into making the vlogs. Thank you

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Vi!

@sandym4875 Ай бұрын

Thanks for an amazing video! Beautiful scenery!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Sandy!

@tashatakiyama3646 20 күн бұрын

great editing! thanks for the effort, well done OC girl! Love watching Chris and Princess!

@YellowProductions 19 күн бұрын

Thanks Tasha!

@jameshiga8077 Ай бұрын

Hi Chris. What an excellent road trip through the Canadian Rockies. Canada is such a beautiful country. You could enjoy the natural beauty while you were driving or at the places you were staying at.Glad you all had a wonderful trip. Appreciate you all for the effort and time you put into making this video. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Very well done.🤞🤙😁

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks James for watching -- we enjoyed this one quite a bit!

@cottagefulloflove4090 Ай бұрын

This was SO FUN! Love these long videos of your family's travels! Also really loved the small appearances of OCGirl, I hope we get to see more of her in the future! Thank you for taking us along on your adventure!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks cottagefulloflove!

@coolauntiejoyce Ай бұрын

We appreciate you, O.C. Girl! 🥰 I love a long format vlog!😜💛

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Joyce!

@californiathroughmylens Ай бұрын

I am traveling myself but I can't wait to watch this; would love to see how you explored the area over a week!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Awesome Josh! And we definitely watch your video to help us prep for this trip 😀. Enjoy your current travels!

@jastepha7901 Ай бұрын

Fun Fact: The Calgary Tower was actually built in 1967 and complteted in 1968. It used to tower over all of the downtown buildings but now you can hardly see it with all of the new buildings.😅 It was awesome to see you come to my home city and the mountains, great video!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Awesome! A full Calgary travel guide coming up 😀

@0613samelove 22 күн бұрын

@@YellowProductions The tower was originally called The Husky Tower but renamed to The Calgary Tower in 1971.

@drycell183 Ай бұрын

Great video!! Really enjoyed it.

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks dry cell!

@awesomeadamfrom2099 Ай бұрын

Awesome j9b Chris drop a like.

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks as always Adam

@awesomeadamfrom2099 Ай бұрын

No problem

@theaveragejoe5781 24 күн бұрын

What a feel good video!! I needed that today. Thanks Chris and family!!

@YellowProductions 24 күн бұрын

Awesome to hear Joe!

@mreppen1 Ай бұрын

Your daughter is so fun to watch. My only grandchild is 3, she reminds me of her.

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks mreppen!

@mreppen1 Ай бұрын

@@YellowProductions I’m Canadian living in Aliso Viejo, CA. So glad you are there. It took me 58 years of my life to get there. Incredible

@michelletoth5963 Ай бұрын

Loved it! I’ve done a lot of it but was very nice to see your family do it. Love Canada but then I’m biased and Canadian 😊🇨🇦

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Michelle!

@rutiyahalom9993 Ай бұрын

Was very interesting to watch. Outstanding job!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bauerbahi 11 күн бұрын

amazing video … thank you

@allibri43 Ай бұрын

Great video! Takes me back to when we visited Banff in 2022

@jimmyjames6492 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info + video!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Jimmy!

@clairedobson2240 Ай бұрын

Stunning video Chris. Got so many happy memories of their. Thanks for a brilliant video.

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Claire!

@Janelletravels204 23 күн бұрын

Another fantastic informative video!

@YellowProductions 20 күн бұрын

Thanks as always Janelle!

@lexlovesthebeach 29 күн бұрын

Really enjoy the extra long vlogs, Chris! And thanks to O.C Girl for her efforts as well! Thanks to you both. Looking forward to the other videos in the series.

@YellowProductions 28 күн бұрын

Awesome... thanks so much Lex!

@suzanneelston2663 Ай бұрын

Loved it.

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Suzanne!

@EpicHorizonsTravel 28 күн бұрын

Great video Chris! Just booked a similar trip for a client so glad see you enjoyed your trip!

@YellowProductions 28 күн бұрын

Awesome! I hope they enjoy it :)

@NguyenTran-qb6ls Ай бұрын

This long format vlog is awesome Chris. I'm glad I ran into your channel!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😀

@claribelhernandez7948 25 күн бұрын

Wao! Great video! I enjoyed as it I was there!

@YellowProductions 25 күн бұрын

Thanks Claribel!

@roderick.t Ай бұрын

We’re considering a Banff road trip! What a coinkydink! Love the vid!! Safe travels! 😊

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Roderick! We enjoyed it! So hopefully this helps you decide on yours

@lilygoh-slater2413 Ай бұрын

Thank you for an amazing video

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

My pleasure Lily! Thanks for watching!

@colleenh5979 Ай бұрын

Excellent video ! I really like the long video version. As a Canadian I think you did an awesome job showing off the Canadian Rockies and the beauty of Banff, Lake Louise and the surrounding areas. Very informative , gorgeous pictures, and video footage, makes me want to go back again . Now that you've been to the West Coast, you must come to the East Coast and visit Toronto Ontario, and the Niagara Region. Thanks Chris really enjoyed watching this video.

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Colleen! Yes... we are making our way across Canada :)

@canmorekananaskis 29 күн бұрын

Looks like an awesome trip!! We're glad you enjoyed your time in Canmore with your family! Come revisit us soon! 🏔

@YellowProductions 28 күн бұрын

It sure was! Thanks Explore Canmore Kananaskis :)

@LeesreeNSubbi Ай бұрын

Love the video - Banff & Jasper are on our bucket list so this will definitely help with planning! Scenery looks AMAZING! Also really enjoy the long format (though not a fan of the sound effects each time you mention a time or do a taste test).

@jonathanfactor6688 Ай бұрын

Great video thanks

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Jonathan!

@jkimmie7488 29 күн бұрын

I just returned from my own Banff trip so this was fun to watch to see how your experience was different. We also stayed at Fairmont Lake Louise and loved it. The lake view was spectacular! We also love the afternoon tea but was sadly disappointed in the food at Louiza. The Lakeview Lounge was okay but we loved a cocktail they had called the Lakeview which was the color of the lake, a beautiful blue. Also, in Banff we were so disappointed in the food quality at The Grizzly House. We will gladly warn others not to go for overpriced and low quality food. Fun fact though, each table has a phone so diners can call each other. The owner was a swinger so he added phones to all the tables so that the extra fun couples could call each other. It’s on the back of the menu and our waitress confirmed it. We didn’t like the food but we had fun testing out the phones to make sure they work and they really did. Instructions on the back of the menu. Haha!!!

@YellowProductions 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for the report on your trip J! Agreed that the food quality at The Grizzly House is mediocre at best... really just a place to go for an interesting dining experience. Glad to hear you tested out the phones.. we didn't give them a try as I assumed they didn't work anymore :)

@jkimmie7488 17 күн бұрын

@@YellowProductionsBtw, we did the raft tour at Bow Falls where you saw the raft. It was $75 pp and we loved the experience. It’s for all ages, babies to older adults. My 80 yr old mom loved it. Highly suggest for your next Banff trip. And our absolute favorite meal was at The Bison. Great service, cocktails and the food was comparable to the best restaurants we have in LA. We had the octopus app, roasted broccoli, and tomahawk steak. Everything we ate was the best we ever had. Being from SoCal I’m sure you agree, many restaurants while traveling can disappoint but we were so impressed by The Bison. You must bookmark it. 😉

@nishadawoodani7121 Ай бұрын

❤

@daily_dares Ай бұрын

I'm not even a huge outdoors type and this makes me want to go. Also, I really love your long form videos. Keep them going!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks so much daily dares for letting me know you like the long form 😀

@ColinGoldfinch Ай бұрын

We decided a few weeks ago that we would do a Vancouver, Calgary, Banff trip for my 60th birthday in two years and just started to research it and then this drops!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Sweet! Check out my Vancouver guide if you haven't already: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bsWbncuSp9WloIU.html -- and Calgary is coming up

@MissDashwood1 28 күн бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video! Sorry you missed Heritage Park, it’s awesome. The Waldhaus Restaurant at Banff Springs Hotel is so much better for fondue than Grizzly House (which used to be good in the 70s). It’s nice you included Calgary as well. Even off season, the cost must have substantial to say the least even with the great exchange rate for Americans. Lastly, coming from sea level to this much higher altitude, you did great as it can feel exhausting until the body adjusts. Oddly too, food has less flavour punch at higher altitudes. Glad to have found your channel!

@LC-pj5cz Ай бұрын

Great video! I live in Calgary but never had the chance to venture out to the Icefields. I’m influenced to go visit it!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks! And it's definitely worth the trip!

@Garry-Drakon-Hickman-ve5 27 күн бұрын

Long form, excellent. Thanks to OC Girl and Uncle too! DC native most of my life, it'd be cool to see a long form of the DC metropolitan area, or anywhere on the East Coast.

@YellowProductions 27 күн бұрын

Thanks Garry!

@linda319 Ай бұрын

California Linda shares great family video, a return road trip is planned for 2026, as our last visit was in 2016. The Calgary Stampede was a lot of fun and the West Edmonton Mall unbelieveable. Princess would enjoy the Pirate Ship. Thank you for the great restaurant and hotel reviews . 🎉🎉

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Linda! I can definitely see why you'd like to go back!

@margaretr.4427 Ай бұрын

This is an excellent video on this area! So beautiful there in Canada. I had some sticker shock looking up room rates for that gorgeous Fairmont Lake Louise, I can’t imagine spending $2,000 a night on a regular queen room but wow if I win the lottery that’s where I want to stay for sure!! This area is stunning!

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Margaret! On the hotel prices. That's why we went in May.. hotels were way way cheaper. Summer rates are insanr

@margaretr.4427 Ай бұрын

@@YellowProductions Thanks for the tip! I bet it’s lovely in spring or early fall too!

@cityboyis2 Ай бұрын

Just get a room in Canmore, just as nice area. Lake Louis is a tourist trap and you will likely spend less than a hour there.

@HowlWorks 27 күн бұрын

If you go back try going through Cochrane on your way to Banff. It’s just outside Calgary and it’s got some really good famous ice cream!! Plus it’s a really cute town.

@YellowProductions 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip for next time

@ute_n8tve Ай бұрын

The little girls already learning how to pour wine 😂😂

@coachm8004 Ай бұрын

Dont forget to visit the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

@e-care-books9867 Ай бұрын

YP inna hoooussssee!! :)

@PhilipOberg Ай бұрын

In downtown Calgary try *Thi Thi Vietnamese Submarine* .... Used to be my favorite sandwich when I lived there in 2001

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@millerlite502 Ай бұрын

You should go in July to the Calgary Stampede that's when the weather is the best there.😎

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

We did May because we couldn't afford the July hotel rates 😀

@daveslave7858 Ай бұрын

thanks I could tell that was a lot of work

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks Dave!

@landporte1593 Ай бұрын

I am going on a trip to Banff for two nights (staying in Canmore) and one night in Radium Hot Springs and one in Revelstoke - driving from Oregon. If you only have 3 days in the area - what would be your absolute musts to do? Thank you 😊

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

I'd say my must dos would be to visit Lake Louise and do one of the hikes there.. Johnston Canyon hike. And the Banff Gondola. That's my three to keep it simple 😀

@landporte1593 Ай бұрын

@@YellowProductions thank you. Did you go to the Cascades of Time gardens? With all the snow, I'm wondering if the flowers are out.

@neil2046 23 күн бұрын

Hi Chris! We are at the Residence Inn Calgary in mid-August. Is there another review from the hotel? Thanks.

@YellowProductions 23 күн бұрын

Hi Neil.. no.. we checked in really late so we didn't get a chance to a full hotel review

@ryanvargus9456 29 күн бұрын

Great video! I must say, you really like your poutine! I guess it is not so available in the USA?

@YellowProductions 28 күн бұрын

Yeah... Poutine is not really a thing in the USA... you can find it in some parts of the USA... but not in most parts

@IxNxFxExRxNxO Ай бұрын

Are you going to make an informative video on the area like you did for Vegas, please? I am planning to visit next year and I live in a Mediterranean island, and to me being in the Rockies is like being an alien. The trip will cost a bunch so I need it to be perfect. Thank you! ❤ P.S. where those Adam the Woo references?

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Yes.. my usual travel tips style episodes are coming up

@renewells1880 16 күн бұрын

Hum At 15:52, this is a deere.

@keithk6100 Ай бұрын

Great vlog! Did you stop by the Garden of the Gods while in Colorado Springs?

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

I have been to the Garden of the Gods before in Colorado Springs.. not on this past trip.. still need to make a proper video on Colorado Springs

@keithk6100 Ай бұрын

@@YellowProductions 😎

@DoomGoober 28 күн бұрын

"Canada Geese" refers to the specific species of geese like those Chris found under the Peace Bridge. "Canadian Geese" refers to any of various types of geese found around Canada. So, referring to the geese under the Peace Bridge as "Canadian Geese" was not wrong but more specifically, they are "Canada Geese".

@YellowProductions 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for that clarification DoomGoober!

@jillyf Ай бұрын

Canada formally switched to metric on April 1, 1975...no April Fool's joke, I swear. Typically, the only signs still using miles predate April 1, 1975, as I suspect may be the case with the Johnston Canyon sign. In 1926 the Walter Camp family bought the log teahouse and developed the bungalows around it; they got approval from the Banff Park superintendent to build a pony trail to the upper falls and that was completed by 1930. I don't know when the wooden sign with miles on it was actually created, but I suspect it was either before 1975, or that the current sign is a refurbished or replacement sign that kept the distance in miles for sentimental reasons.

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks for that clarification on miles and kilometers!

@NataleeHEALS 12 күн бұрын

That was not a big horn sheep lol 😅

@YellowProductions 11 күн бұрын

Yeah. Didn't think so 😀

@NataleeHEALS 11 күн бұрын

@@YellowProductions I shared this video on a Canmore Banff tourist group. They love it! You do great work and I am glad you came to my part of the world. I am from Victoria BC but live in Alberta. I work as a flight attendant sometimes, I always go to your KZfaq first to find the deets on places. Thanks for being awesome 😎

@mreppen1 Ай бұрын

1:03 hours : those are female caribou I believe.

@YellowProductions Ай бұрын

Ah. Thanks so much!