Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper - To Do's
Apr 24th, 2012, 05:06 AM
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Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper - To Do's
Considering this trip via Calgary Airport - Mini Van rental - 6 Seniors
Not everyone wants to or can hike so that is one big issue always with seniors
Is there enough to do for people who have some physical limitations (bad backs) and will need to do more driving than walking to see most sites.
Can we still get to see a lot of the beauty of the area in the car?
We all like good restaurants coming from big city backgrounds. How are the dining options?
How many days would you recommend for each of these three cities? Would you recommend staying a few days in Calgary, too?
Thanks for any advice you can provide.
Not everyone wants to or can hike so that is one big issue always with seniors
Is there enough to do for people who have some physical limitations (bad backs) and will need to do more driving than walking to see most sites.
Can we still get to see a lot of the beauty of the area in the car?
We all like good restaurants coming from big city backgrounds. How are the dining options?
How many days would you recommend for each of these three cities? Would you recommend staying a few days in Calgary, too?
Thanks for any advice you can provide.
Apr 24th, 2012, 05:25 AM
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There are a lot of senior bus tours that visit the Canadian Rockies because so much of the spectacular scenery can be seen from the road. There are also some very enjoyable short walks around lakes and to some really beautiful overlooks.
Here is my trip report from a couple years ago. It includes hikes we did but it would give you an idea of how many days to spend in each area.
http://www.fodors.com/community/cana...-report.cfm?21
Here is my trip report from a couple years ago. It includes hikes we did but it would give you an idea of how many days to spend in each area.
http://www.fodors.com/community/cana...-report.cfm?21
Apr 24th, 2012, 12:56 PM
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Those who are able should hike the Maligne Canyon downhill.
The person who can't hike much can drive the van down to the bottom where you will come out. http://hikejasper.com/Hiking-Maligne...in-Jasper.html
I hiked it all the way down while my wife drove down and parked and walked up about 15 minutes and waited for me there.
Remember your cameras.
The person who can't hike much can drive the van down to the bottom where you will come out. http://hikejasper.com/Hiking-Maligne...in-Jasper.html
I hiked it all the way down while my wife drove down and parked and walked up about 15 minutes and waited for me there.
Remember your cameras.
Apr 25th, 2012, 06:56 AM
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Transportation from Calgary airport throughout the region is available with Brewster. http://www.brewster.ca/#
I remember one of their counters is in the east half of the ViaRail station in Jasper.
I remember one of their counters is in the east half of the ViaRail station in Jasper.
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You only need two places to stay 
anff and Jasper.Lake Louise is close to Banff.Don't forget to visit Lake Moraine not far from Lake Louise but much nicer..10 mountain tops surround the lake.Becker chalets is great to stay in Jasper.Paul
anff and Jasper.Lake Louise is close to Banff.Don't forget to visit Lake Moraine not far from Lake Louise but much nicer..10 mountain tops surround the lake.Becker chalets is great to stay in Jasper.Paul
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