“It’s still a little bit of a secret gem.” Before I travel, I tend to remind myself that my perception of a place is rarely the reality—particularly in a destination like Canada's Banff ...

The annual SnowDays event is all about winter fun in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50.

But if you visit Banff in winter, you may decide to stay in the town of Banff instead, as it is close to two of the "Big 3" ski mountains within the national park. Lake Louise Mountain Resort is ...

The town of Banff, about 80 miles west of Calgary in southwest Alberta, sits within Canada’s oldest national ... pour into the park, but despite three ski resorts nearby, winter is noticeably ...

Since 1885, travelers have been exploring the snow-capped Rocky Mountain peaks and aqua-blue lakes that define Banff National Park ... lodge is a must-visit for winter sports enthusiasts.

It’s one of several winter activities people can do when visiting Banff National Park and the surrounding area. Banff has evolved from a 19th-century railroad whistle-stop into a thriving year ...

It was once the site for the Nordic skiing events of the 1988 Winter Olympics, and serves as a frequent backdrop for several Hollywood films. Banff National Park occupies more than 2,000 square ...

Trees have been cut to create fire guards in Banff, the country’s most popular national park. After its warmest winter in history, Canada braces for another season of wildfires. Park crews left ...

But Banff National Park wasn’t just about stunning landscapes—it was a journey of firsts, challenges, and personal discoveries. (My first time in this winter wonderland entailed many firsts ...