Banff National Park

Ivar Hagendoorn -

Banff National Park has it all: mountains, forests, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, grizzly bears and yes, lots of visitors. I had scheduled three days for Banff National Park. That clearly wasn't enough. I had a great time and would love to go back one day.

Bow Lake, Banff National Park

Plain of Six Glaciers, Banff National Park

Bow Lake, Banff National Park
Three of the peaks in the valley of the ten peak in Banff National Park

Left: View from Icefields Parkway; Middle: Along the hike to Sentinel Pass; Right: Waterfall in Johnston Canyon

Helen Lake as seen from the path towards Cirque Peak

The hike to Helen Lake and Cirque Peak is one of the most beautiful hikes in Banff National Park.

Helen Lake as seen from the path towards Cirque Peak