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1 Air-tram over Hell’s Gate.
2 Emerald Lake Lodge.
3 Shops in Banff.
4 Great Bear on cliffs in BC.
5 Red canoes for hire on Lake
4 Louise, Banff National Park.
Day 4 Day 6
Get back on Highway 1 and head towards The 144-mile (232-km) stretch of road that
Field for lunch. This tiny historical hamlet is runs from Banff to Jasper is the Columbia
studded with B&Bs. Locals know to arrive Icefields Parkway (p143), and it’s incredible.
early for lunch at Truffle Pigs Bistro & Start your day early to make the drive,
Lodge (100 Center St) to avoid lines. Drive and try to spend at least six hours on the
to Emerald Lake (p138) and walk off your road here, depending on weather and
meal on the scenic trail around the lake wildlife viewing. Before making the final
before kicking back for the evening. stretch, take a detour to Miette Hot Springs
At the exceptional Emerald Lake Lodge (p142), 37 miles (60 km) northeast: the
(1 Emerald Lake Rd), make sure you have a relaxing soak is well worth the journey.
drink at the oak bar – salvaged from a You can grab a bite to eat overlooking the
1890s Yukon saloon – before dinner. springs at Fiddle Valley Café before driving
on to Jasper for a relaxing Italian meal at
ALBA (610 Patricia St).
Day 5
Start the day with a leisurely drive to the Day 7
gorgeous Lake Louise in Banff National
Park (p134). There’s a good chance Get up early to enjoy spectacular views
you’ll see grizzlies from the Lake Louise on the Jasper Tramway (p140), Canada’s
Gondola, which takes you a breathtaking longest and highest cable car, linking
6850 ft (2088 m) above the valley floor. Jasper with a vantage point 9,465 ft
Afterwards, head to Banff (p133). The resort (2,885 m) above sea level. The gorgeous
town is choc-a-bloc with shops, restaurants Pyramid Lake (p141) is also just a short
and hotels, but the best sleepover (and drive away. Grab a light lunch in town
spa) is at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel before driving three hours to Edmonton
(405 Spray Ave). After exploring the town, airport, where you can catch a flight to
take a guided tour of the hotel and have Halifax to continue your journey in the
a cocktail in one of the lounges. Maritimes (p32) or make your way home.
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