Banff National Park has a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters and mild summers.

Best Time to Visit Banff and Lake Louise

There’s no bad time to visit Banff and Lake Louise. From skiing to hiking, canoeing to festival-going, these are the best activities to suit the seasons.

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The Trans-Canada Highway is one of the world's longest roads, spanning 8030km from St John’s, Newfoundland, to Victoria, ...

Coast to coast: Canada on a budget

Start on Cape Breton Island in the east and follow our 10-point itinerary all the way across the country to Vancouver.

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