Banff National Park
“Altitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure.”
Bob Bitchin
Welcome to Banff
Hi, I’m Taylor and I live in beautiful Banff National Park.
I’ve lived here for years so I’m kind of an expert on local hiking trails, things to do, and places to see.
Banff is Canada’s oldest and most well known national park. It’s usually the first place people read about online when they’re researching Canada. If you’re reading this now, chances are you’ve seen photos of the famous lakes nearby; Lake Louise & Moraine Lake.
On this page you’ll find all my Banff resources which outline my favourite hiking trails, tips for living & working in town, and so much more.
Downloadable Banff & Lake Louise Map
I’ve lived in Banff for years and I’ve now compiled everything I know about the park in this 600+ pin map to help you explore Banff like a local.
The map outlines:
- 100+ hiking trails and backcountry campgrounds
- Every hotel, cabin, and restaurant in the park with ratings, reviews, and booking links
- Unique activities, photo-ops, and blue alpine lakes
- Transit hubs, planning resources, and parking maps
plus plenty of local hidden gems and insider travel tips!
Each pin comes equipped with photos, a description, booking links, and complete guides with the intention of minimizing pre-travel research before your next trip to Banff.
Featured Banff Blogs
- 50+ Things to do in Banff in summer
- 30+ Things to do in Banff in winter
- Best Hotels in Banff – Organized by Category
- How to get to Moraine Lake & Lake Louise with the new road closures
- Complete guide to the Icefields Parkway
- Step-by-step: Plan your trip to Banff
- Everything you need to know about living in Banff
- 12 Easy hikes in Banff
Hiking & Backpacking Trails in Banff
- 12 Easy Hikes In Banff
- A Smoky Hike to the Mount Bourgeau Summit in Banff
- Arnica Lake & Twin Lakes Hike – Banff National Park
- Banff’s Sulphur Mountain Hike: Everything You Need to Know
- Boom Lake Trail – an Easy Hike in Banff
- C-Level Cirque Hike in Banff
Banff Ski Guides
- 6 Best Ski Resorts in Alberta, Canada
- Which Banff Ski Resort & Ski Pass is Best? A Full Review of SkiBig3
- What It’s Like to Work at Sunshine Village and the Banff Gondola & How to Find a Job in Banff
How to Live & Work in Banff
Must read: Everything You Need to Know About Living & Working in Banff
- 6 Resources You Must Know About Before Moving to Banff
- 8 Things You Can Expect In Banff National Park
- How To Live Sustainably In Banff & Canmore: A Waste-Free Guide
Looking for More?
You can find all my Banff blogs here: