Trying to choose between the Lake Agnes Tea House hike and the Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House hike at Lake Louise?

In this episode, Celine Brewer compares these two classic Lake Louise hikes from a local perspective, including distance, elevation gain, hiking time, scenery, difficulty, crowds, Beehive add-ons, shuttle logistics, and whether you can still add Moraine Lake on the same day.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Lake Agnes Tea House hike
• Plain of Six Glaciers hike
• Little Beehive hike
• Big Beehive hike

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Planning a trip to Banff can get overwhelming fast. You start with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, then suddenly you’re trying to figure out shuttles, Jasper, the Icefields Parkway, hikes, restaurants, weather, crowds, and whether you’re trying to fit in too much.

In this episode, Celine Brewer answers listener questions from the recent podcast giveaway and groups them into the big themes that come up again and again when planning a Banff and Canadian Rockies trip.

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In this episode, I’m sharing what Kananaskis actually is, why it’s worth a full day of your trip, the best hikes for different ability levels, biking options, and an easy one-day itinerary to help you make the most of your time there. We also cover important practical tips like the Kananaskis Conservation Pass, seasonal road closures, wildlife safety, and why having a backup plan always matters in the mountains.

• Easy Kananaskis Hikes
• Best Kananaskis Hikes
• Kid-Friendly Bike Trails in Banff and Kananaskis

Hikes mentioned in this episode:

• Troll Falls Hike
• Rawson Lake Hike / Sarrail Ridge Hike
• Chester Lake Hike
• Wind Ridge Hike
• Wasootch Ridge Hike
• Many Springs Trail
• Grassi Lakes Hike
• West Wind Pass Hike
• Heart Creek Trail

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

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Didn’t get the Moraine Lake shuttle you wanted? In this episode of The Banff Travel Podcast, Celine Brewer walks you through exactly what to do next.

She covers the best backup options if you missed out on Parks Canada, what to do if you missed Alpine Start, and answers a few of the most common Lake Louise and Moraine Lake questions.

If your original plan didn’t work out, don’t panic. You still have options.

Helpful Resources

• How to Get to Moraine Lake
• Sign up here for Banff Discounts here.

Moraine Lake Shuttle Options

If you’re looking at commercial shuttle options, here are a few to compare. Make sure you check departure points, time at the lakes, and whether the option fits the kind of day you want.

• Via Via Moraine Lake
• Canmore Travel
• Explore Banff Tours
• Fairview Limo
• Moraine Lake Bus Company
• Radventures
• Moraine Lake Big Bus
• Banff Hop On Bus

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What does a Banff itinerary look like when you only have 2.5 to 3 days and you want to see the highlights without overplanning? In this episode, Celine Brewer shares a real Banff travel consultation with an American couple in their 60s planning their first trip to Banff.

You’ll hear how Celine builds a realistic plan around Lake Louise and Moraine Lake logistics, scenic viewpoints, easy walks, and decisions that keep a short Banff trip enjoyable. This episode is perfect if you’re planning a first-time Banff visit and you want to hear how a local expert turns a wish list into a Banff itinerary that actually works.

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Two iconic boat cruises, one in Banff and one in Jasper. In this episode, Celine Brewer compares the Lake Minnewanka Cruise and the Maligne Lake Cruise so you can choose the best fit for your Banff itinerary or Jasper itinerary.

You’ll learn what each cruise feels like, how the scenery differs, the driving tradeoffs, which one is easier to add to a Banff trip, and why Maligne often wins for pure mountain scenery while Minnewanka shines for storytelling and variety.

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• Maligne Lake Cruise (Jasper) - Opens May 29, 2026
  
• Lake Minnewanka Cruise (Banff) - Opens May 8, 2026

Full review of each cruise

• Maligne Lake Cruise (Jasper)
  
• Lake Minnewanka Cruise (Banff)

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Not a hiker? Banff is still an incredible trip. In this episode, Celine Brewer shares the best ways to experience Banff National Park without big hikes, including easy walks with great views, gondolas and chairlifts, scenic drives, and simple “pick one and go” activities that still feel like a full Banff day.

Links mentioned in this episode

• Banff for Non-Hikers guide
• Easy walks and hikes in the Banff townsite
• Canmore walking trails
• Banff discounts
  
  
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Lake O’Hara is one of the most spectacular places in the Canadian Rockies, and it stays that way because it is intentionally hard to access. In this episode, Celine Brewer breaks down what makes Lake O’Hara so specia and how to decide if it deserves a spot in a Banff itinerary.

She also explains every realistic way to get there, including the shuttle lottery, and what it actually means to hike the access road in and out.

Everything you need to know about Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park:

• How to get to Lake O’Hara
  
• Lake O’Hara hiking trails
  
• Camping at Lake O’Hara

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• Shuttles Workshop: Moraine Lake and Lake Louise shuttle options
  

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