Banff Will Take Your Breath Away

Experience the beauty of Banff and surrounding areas in Alberta, Canada.

Michele Maize
Globetrotters

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Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada by Author

June seemed like the perfect time to visit Canada, although I am sure it is beautiful to visit any time of the year. After going down the rabbit hole of photos and recommendations online, June worked best for us and the summer crowds would be minimal because July and August are busier months for tourism.

If you haven’t been to Banff or don’t know this place I am referring to, you are in for a ride. Banff looks like a fake postcard, like something I’d never experience with my own two eyes.

Banff is one of the most scenic parts of all of Canada. People flock here during all seasons because each one delivers a different type of beauty.

Since we would be out in nature for most of our Canada trip, we decided to start in Vancouver. Two nights in Vancouver allowed us to get a feel for the city. Even though it is a major city, my family was in awe the moment we got out of the airport.

Everything is so green, unlike where we live in Southern California. Vancouver is the best of both worlds, a metropolitan gem with a picturesque mountain and tree-lined background.

Our first stop, even before we checked into our hotel, was straight to the Capilano…

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Michele Maize
Globetrotters

Sober Traveler | Wannabe Vegan | Yoga Addict. Extrovert turned introvert who loves dachshunds. Owner of "The Maze". Editor at Black Bear and Globetrotters.