10 MUST SEE Hiking & Photography Spots in Banff National Park 🇨🇦 Travel Vlog 37
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- Discover INCREDIBLE spots for hiking and landscape photography in Canada's Banff National Park. From Lake Louise to Morant's Curve, the sheer beauty of the Canadian Rockies is awe-inspiring. Join us as we explore Banff National Park, sharing the spots we love the most and some tips for experiencing the park to the fullest.
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What is your FAVORITE stop in this video? 🗺
Favorite spot? That's a tough one. I always like less crowded areas best.
I agree less is best!
Beehive with the amazing turquoise water!
Moraine Lake, Lake Louis, and Peyto Lake!
Can't really tell you what is my favorite stop. I never been to Canada and it is difficult to choice. As an amateur photographer, I want to do all. In Canada, you have so many beautiful places.
Your cinematography and narration are by far the best of any travel channel on CZcams! It really makes me realize how blessed by nature we in Canada are. You guys really do your research beforehand. Also, i really dig the Partridge Family-style converted schoolbus! 😅 very retro 70's!
Thank you SO MUCH for this kind comment! It means a lot. We are investing all our time and efforts into the channel, so it means a lot when all that work is appreciated!
I have to say you both are the best I’ve seen when it comes to travel videos on CZcams. Love your work. ❤
Wow, thank you! Cheers! Hope you enjoy the latest video and all that's on deck!
Keep doing the great work, this world needs more of it !!!
Thank you!!
Moraine Lake hands down. Most beautiful lake in the world.
It is certainly right up there with the beauties of the world, isn't it?!
Went to this awesome town in 1995. I was 11. We stopped on the side of the road and watch a bear have a stand off with a pack of wolves. I bought a small stuffed polar bear. My niece still has that bear.
WOW!! What an amazing experience! That is a forever-memory for sure!
Opening shots and narration are epic, what a brilliant piece of cinematography! 🔥🔥🔥
Aw, that's an awesome compliment. Thank you!
Wow stunning nature view beautiful park lovely atmosphere thank you for great sharing have a good day take care 💖👌
Hey! So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for tuning in!!
Very nice 4K video and I loved the cleanest windshield possible on any video, professional or pro-summer. I really enjoy your post and I know it took much patience and hours. Thank you for your hard labors.
Thank you SO MUCH for appreciating that! Both the long hours and clean windshield!! 😊 We actually focus a bit on that - cleaning both sides before ever filming. And yes, these videos take all of our time, so thank you for appreciating them! 🙏
I'm going to Banff for the first time next month and this video has me bursting with excitement. The production value of this (and I'm sure all the rest of your videos) is top notch and I truly appreciate all the historical information you plug about the area! Keep up the great work!
Thank you, thank you!! Have fun on your trip - you are going to LOVE it!
Great stuff Gord & Guylaine. Brings back so many memories. I lived in Banff for 10 years, working at the Hospital. You were born when I lived there!!!
Thank you for your wonderfull perspective. It is lovely. I grew up in the Alberta Rockies when we almost never met another soul while wondering those ramparts. Now 50 years later i realize to really return i need a time machine. Lots of thanks from Yukon
Well, the beautiful thing is that the crowds really do stick to the beaten path. The moment you break away from the most popular spots, you get the landscape all to yourself once more :)
Videos like this remind me to always be grateful I live so close to Banff.
Oh goodness, you are lucky if you live near there!!
Enjoyed every bit of it, the drives, the hikes , the sketch, the photography!!
Hurray! Thank you for watching!
I got stumbled upon this video clip and have become a fan of you guys. Thank you for packing in a boat load of information with easy and relaxed explanation. Videos look awesome!
Welcome aboard! Happy you found us 😊
Keep doing the great work, this world needs more of it !!!. Moraine Lake hands down. Most beautiful lake in the world..
Thank you for these kind words and encouragement! And yes, we agree!! Moraine Lake is just stunning!
Thank you for your beautiful videos, photographs, recommendation and narration. You 2 are the best and this is by far the best vlog on Banff National Park...thank you ! Beautiful work.
Wow, thank you!
Great information and wonderful filming!! I enjoy your explanations of everything you do. Thank you!!
I’m going solo starting Monday…your info was so helpful.
Oh hurray, enjoy your trip! I'm so happy our video was helpful :)
Saw your video in my CZcams suggestion feed and glad I watched it. Love your story telling, video creation and photography of your adventures! I live near Banff and enjoyed seeing Banff from your views as a tourist. Sometimes I forget what beauty I have access too. Look forward to watching more of your adventures videos!
Welcome aboard! So happy you’re on the adventure with us!
Yes, it’s easy to get used to the place you live and not experience it the way visitors do. We both feel that way about our respective hometowns, and why we both enjoyed giving each other ‘tours’ of our homelands (Jose for me in Nicaragua, and me for him in Wisconsin). You see with a whole new set of eyes!
Great job narrating! Your voice is so clear and easy to understand. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
The work you do to show us these spectacular scenes and stories is recognized and greatly enjoyed!
Thank you very much!
Hello Jose & Cora. What an AMAZING VIDEO! Thanks so much and look forward to the next one! 😊 Kirk
Hey Kirk! Thank you SO MUCH for this kind note. Sending a wave!
I traveled a lot of the U.S. especially during the begging of the Demic. I wanted to go to Alaska and Canada but couldn’t. This video makes me want to try again. Good job.
You got this! Alaska and Canada will be here waiting for you when the time is right :)
I hiked Johnston canyon once in February. The ice formations are incredible
Oh wow!! That must have been incredible!
Beautiful work !. Moraine Lake hands down. Most beautiful lake in the world..
Agreed!
Really a must see place.
Absolutely! An amazing part of the world!
The Hector Lake Trail seems very nice. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for all the insights in the photographs :)
I enjoy all the nature scenes :)
Hurray! So happy you enjoyed it Christian!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing! Every place was my favorite! 👍👍👍
Kindred souls! Every place was our favorite too! So happy you enjoyed the video!
Thank you for such amazing inspiration!
Thank you for watching!
Amazing video and informative commentary!! Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow!!!
Thank you!
Thanks a lot for sharing 💖🌹
Excellent channel, great content.
Teachers should be using you in science and geography class.
Wow, thanks! That’s such an awesome compliment! Wait til you see the video coming out this Sunday 😊😊😊 Amazing stuff to learn about the Kenai peninsula in Alaska!!
Favourite stop. Castle Mountain lookout. There was a fire lookout cabin, I was the lookout; many years ago. Was called Mount Eisenhower at that time.
Oh wow, that must have been amazing to be the lookout there! Incredible!
A good video, came up on my home screen. Beautiful place. it is why I moved here 17 years ago and I am still discovering new places. you definitely did a fantastic job
That’s a huge compliment especially coming from a local! Thank you!
What a nice place to hike! 🌄
It really is!
Amazing 😮 what a great promo for "Get outside!!". I need to head west 😮
You should get a little van when you retire, Dave, and go to all these places! You will LOOOOOOOOOOOVE them all!!!!
Magnifique!Thanks so much!❤❤
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful voice and articulate! TY!
Thank you kindly!
Absolutely stunning. 😍
Yeah!!! Banff is hard to beat!
Thank you so much for the photos and videos. Those are amazing.
We are so happy you enjoyed them! Thank you for watching our channel ☺️
thanks for this amazing vid and great narration guys!
Thank you!!
thank you for sharing, beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice video my friend. I love all of your videos. This is probably one of the best video I've ever encountered on CZcams. Interesting information and explanation, it was very informative and nice cinematography. Thank you for sharing and have a nice day!
Thank you so much. What a kind compliment!
You’re the best of pictures & narrative.
Aw that's very kind. Thank you!
Fantastic, love following your adventures
Awesome, thank you so much for watching!☺️
Plus, thank you for the script writer, too. Amazing post and wonderful CZcamsrs.
Thank you kindly!
Beautiful work !
Thank you! Cheers!
Stunning ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you 😊
Wow UNBELIEVABLE VIEWS STUNNNNNNNING ❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮
Right?! Banff is just AWESOME!
Thanks for sharing, very helpful
You’re welcome 🙏 Thank you for watching!
Glacial valleys = U shape. River valleys = V shape 😎
🤘🤘Yeahhhhhh Jerod 🤘🤘 Hello fellow earth science nerd 😎🪨
@@ArtWeThereYet Guilty as charged!
Incredible footage❤❤
Thank you!!
Beautiful shots!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!!
i LOVE your videos! I love your descriptions your songs must be so beautifully written considering your narration is so nice!
Aw, thank you so much!!!!
this was amazing! By far exceeded my expectations of a travel video! 🩷 I love how y’all make it so personal and are so down to earth :)
Thank you so much!!
THIS. IS. BUTIFUL.
We agree!!! So happy you enjoyed the video!
Delightful . Thanks for sharing your trip. Never heard of a "Bear horn".
Glad you enjoyed it! The ‘bear horn’ is what we call the little air horn we carry with us on hikes ☺️
You guys did an amazing job in that video. Thank you so much.
Thank you!
I like every video you guys have done I think you're an amazing couple you're going to go far I hope a lot of people can live by what you're doing in 2023 a beautiful family a beautiful experience all the way through amazing which said tranquility😮😊😊😊 may God bless you both
Thank you so much! We really appreciate your kind words☺️
From my lounge in Sydney I followed you and seen Canada and Alaska most amazing landscape thanks to you
What an awesome comment to receive. We're so happy you're on the trip with us, Kevin!
OMG. love your narration, story telling, very informative, cinematography, your voice. smart as I noticed for the lady and the gentleman. one of the best I've seen thus far re BANFF/JASPER. amazing! you both are gifted. and also an artists. Genius in what you both do. so glad to encounter your vlogs. May you prosper more in your life.
Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us with such beautiful and encouraging comment. We wish you all the best in the world!😊
Amen..
Muchas gracias por toda la info !!!!
Very usefull tips
I´m visiting Banf and Jasper next week
Thanks for doing such a good video
Oooh, have fun!! You will LOVE it!!
Neat
this is amazing!!
So happy you enjoyed it!
Wonderful country, amazing video. 😊😊
Thank you! 😃
The washout on the Castle Mountain Trail was from big floods in 2013. It actually washed out the TransCanada highway near Canmore.
Holy cow! The power of water…
Wow and wow. New subscriber here. So glad to see this and find your Channel. It seems like I'm with you all the way on your trip. I hardly blink for the whole 37 minutes and 32 seconds. Hahaha. So wonderful scenery. You guys are great. God bless and more travel and videos in the future.
Awesome! Thank you! What a kind compliment!
nice video and helpful since I will be visiting there in about a week
Yay! So happy the video was helpful, and enjoy your trip!!
Props for staying consistent with your uploads.
Thank you! We've had moments where we had to stop, due to filming schedule/guest visits and the intensive nature of these kinds of productions. But we're getting better!
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Thanks for watching!
Superb 👌
Thank you! Cheers!
First time coming across your channel. Great video guys!👌🙏😉 We are heading to Banff tomorrow for the first time. Exciting!
That’s great! Hope you have a wonderful time in Banff 🙂
Great Videos, we are going to follow your traces in 2 weeks.
Greetings from Germany...
Thank you so much! Enjoy your visit to Banff!
Beautiful place I like it ❤
Thanks for watching!
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on YT recently about Canadian Rockies! Outstanding job! Interesting statement about the biking to the Lake Moraine. I heard that even bicyclists are not allowed . Walking or shuttles only. 🤔
Oh wow, they changed the rules since we made video then. That’s good to know! We’ll put a card in there to let folks know. Thank you for letting us know about that!
@@ArtWeThereYet I honestly cannot confirm if that is true. So much of controversial information is circulating. According to the website the bike rides are still welcomed but some of the recent visitors claim the opposite.
i know 100% that my son biked up to Lake Morraine in July of this year (2023)
Very nice video.🧡
Thank you so much 😊
Great Video 🎉
Thanks for watching
Glaciers form U shaped valleys. I love your geology talks. :)
Glad you like them!☺️
Ahhhhhh we need to see lake Louise! We just came back from Banff and didn’t quite make it there! Next time though 😅
Next time!
I'll do my best to be by the border when you come to BR. It would be amazing to go to Serra da Capivara and then to Chapada Diamantina! Cora's geologist insights would reach the next level there and I want to see it happening ^_^
Awwww that will be so amazing!!!
Not need to watch other video just watch all you two Art We There Yet VIDEO ? She got a clear voice easy to understand and smile you take best pictures Great job THANKS We did the CRMNP three time want to go back soon not much hiker any more 76 years body can't handed any more like young age Vail and many more Beautiful mountains in us please keep up with your good work
Thank you so much 😀
What travel tips do you have for capturing and preserving memories during your trips?
Well, I think that depends on the person! Jose loves to capture and preserve his experience of a place through photography. I prefer sketching, or simply putting in my earbuds and sightseeing while listening to music. The big tip I think that applies across the board is to back up your data! If you take photos and videos, make sure to have it backed up, because gear is replaceable, but the moments captured are not!
in the spirit of John Muir - yes u-shaped from Glaciers
You got it!
I am sooooo excited!
I'm coming over for my 32nd birthday - Using your videos to help me plan my shooting. Coming outside of my Region for the first time and country for the second time,
Moraine Lake is by far my most sought out locations. So excited for both Banff and Jasper at the same time.
Do you think it's realistic to base yourself in Banff to goto everywhere - Jasper and Banff Parks?
Hey hi, that’s awesome! Your are going to love these two parks. Banff and Jasper are huge parks so the distances between places are very long, specially if you are based in the town of Banff. If you are doing photography, sunrise and sunset times provides some of the best light for photography. You can also takes amazing photos at any time of the day but early morning and late afternoon are my favorites times to take pictures. It might be better if you can plan for the places you want to takes pictures of so you can camp nearby, that way you can spend less time traveling back and forth from Banff. Another thing to think about is that to reach some of the most beautiful places to have to hike to those places, so that will add more time to your day of travel.
Hope you have a wonderful time in Banff and Jasper National parks 🙂
Great info. Flying over next week, can't wait to enjoy what u have shown.
Btw your video shot this month June.?
Thanks for your great info
Awesome, we hope you enjoy your visit as much as we did!
We actually shot this video in September last year.
Great video! Very well done and also usefull as I'm going there in late September.
one question: is there anyway to know the train schedule? To know when it will come to the curve?
greetings from Brazil
Thank you so much! So glad the video is helping you plan your trip. You will love it! That's a good question about the train schedule. We didn't look it up to see if there was one. Definitely worth the time if you want to see if they have one though! The thing is most of those trains are freight trains, so I'd be surprised if you could find a schedule online. The passenger trains are easier to find schedules for. But we only saw ONE passenger train there. The rest were freight trains. If you do find a schedule, share it to the comments!!!
U shaped valley are shaped by glaciers.
Yeah!!!! Hello fellow geology buff :) 👋
Vamos a a mica
Siiiiiii!
Really nice video! When did you visit Banff? What season?
Hi there! We were there at the beginning of September. It was magnificent!
Hello! I am also a photographer and found this video very entertaining and informational. At 52yrs old, I’m brand new to hiking. I did some hiking last summer in Sedona, AZ and loved it and now I have the hiking bug but I wanted to ask you about the Bear spray; Bear Bells and Bear Horn. Have you ever had to use any of those because a bear was nearby and if so what was that experience like? I’m all for hiking and exploring but the thought of coming across a bear is not something I would want to do lol!
We have (knock on wood) never had to use our bear spray or the air horn. Maybe that's because the bear bell helps us give bears ample warning that we are on the trail. In all our hikes in Canada and Alaska and the lower 48, not a single time have we come across a bear on the trail. I would not let the fear of bears stop you from exploring this new found passion, but also at the same time it is very important to just have bear spray on you and use a bear bell. Know the rules for bear encounters (e.g. never run). Once you are set up with spray and a bear bell, you should feel confident to hike and enjoy the natural world. There is always a risk for bear encounters. But they are more rare than you think. Take us as an example!
Just magical. I loved it. May I know what time of year this is? Thanks so much.
So glad you loved the video! We traveled there in early September.
@@ArtWeThereYet Thank you very much.
Amazing video!! Thank you for all the info! What lenses do you recommend for this trip? Do I need a 100-400, just got back from a trip to the mountains with it and it seemed to long. Maybe the spots I'll be shooting at in the Canadian Rockies are farther away? Thanks for the info.
Hi there, thank you so much for watching, we are really happy you enjoyed our video on Banff.
If you are shooting landscapes, like we were, I don't think you need a 100-400mm lens. Although it would be nice to have that lens in hands in case you spot some wildlife. This lens can also be great for a full moon rising behind the mountains; I bet you could get some killer shots of a moon rising in Banff with the 100-400mm lens if the conditions are right.
I would recommend having a wide angle lens, 17-40mm or 16-35mm, with any of these lenses you could capture some dramatic photos around lake Louise and Moraine lake. I captured a lot of great shots with my 17-40mm lens. I also shot some great panoramic photos with my 50mm f1.4 lens, you have to do the stitching in post but the photos come out great. I also recommend the 70-200mm lens for distant shots of the mountains. Another lens I would recommend is a 24-70mm or a 24-105mm lens. I have the 24-105mm lens and this one is one of the lenses I use the most. It is versatile enough to be the one lens to bring on a long hike if you don't wanna be carrying all your gear.
We hope this helps you choosing your gear, happy shooting in the Canadian Rockies!
What month did you visit?? Looks amazing!
Early September - it was incredible!
Great video! Would love to know what camera / lens he shot the photography on?
Hi thanks for watching our videos🙂
José uses a Canon 5D Mark IV body with four different lenses: 17-40mm f4, 24-104mm f4, 70-200mm f2.8 and 50mm f1.8
Awesome Video! We will be there in July. By the way, from the camera view, do you have an additional smaller vehicle to get around too?
We do :) We have a little runner car
@hereYet Oh wonderful! would you suggest anything differently if we don't have a little runner car? Like going to super packed places and parking?
The key will be getting there early! Especially Lake Louise - that’ll be the only way you get parking is to go super early, at least 6am
@@ArtWeThereYet Thank you! Since we do have the RV, how "early" can we wait at the gate? I mean, we can "sleep" while waiting right?
Banff has always been spectacular. Both Canada and Nicaragua speak metric though. What's a fair-in-height and a myle? *S*
😊 Yes, we had to make a decision early on as to whether we speak in metric or not. Given that our audience is mostly in the states, we decided to stick to the American way!
What time did you end up going to lake louise in order to secure a parking spot? also what day did you go? I plan on going a Saturday but I'm not sure how early I need to be to get a spot (last week of august)
Hey there! We pulled into our parking spot at 6am. The parking lot was about 65% full at that point in time. I’m sorry, we don’t remember which day we went! It was during the long weekend of Canada’s Labor Day. So it would have been Fri/Sat/Sun or Mon that we were there. I hope that helps!
I wonder you do the beehives trail plus Plain of Six Glaciers Trail in a same day? 😅I am planning to do it in July, but wonder if I am able to make it
Yes, you can definitely do it! It will be a long day, but you will love every minute of it! Pack lots of food and water. Don't rely on the teahouses for food! They get very, very busy and sometimes the lines are way too long. So pack lots of water, lots to eat, and have fun!! You will LOVE it!
We got to Lake Louise around 6am, hit the trail around 7:30 or 8am, and we didn't get back until about 8pm. So bring a flashlight as well, in case you have a 12 hour hiking day like we did! Keep in mind: we like to stop a lot, to take photos and video. If you are just hiking and not stopping for breaks like we do, it will take you much fewer than 12 hours.
12 hours is really too long for me….Do u have any alternatives suggested? How to cut this shorter? E.g. just stop at the Lake Louise viewpoint after reaching little beehives. Is it ok?
However, I really love the wild flower area