Jasper Town & Around
If you didn't know, you’d never guess this spacious and densely wooded place near the park's eastern edge has 140 sites. Facilities are minimal, albeit…
Must-see hotels in Banff & Jasper National Parks
Banff Town
Banff’s massive campground is split over three separate ‘villages’ halfway up the slope of Tunnel Mountain, offering 1149 reservable sites. It fills to…
Lake Louise
The opulent Fairmont enjoys one of the world's most enviable locations on the shores of Lake Louise. Originally built in the 1890s and added to in 1925…
Jasper Town & Around
Built in 1921 and rebuilt in 1991, the Shovel Pass Lodge is situated halfway along the emblematic Skyline Trail. The seven guest cabins are basic, with…
Jasper National Park
On the edge of Bow Lake, the historic Num-Ti-Jah Lodge is full to the brim with backcountry nostalgia. Built by pioneer Jimmy Simpson in 1923 (12 years…
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Banff & Jasper National Parks
Kananaskis 'village' effectively consists of this sprawling lodge and its outbuildings, which include several restaurants and the popular new Kananaskis…
Jasper National Park
The panoramic perspectives over the glacier are unbelievable at this revamped hotel on the top floor of the Icefield Centre. Rooms have been given a total…
Banff Town
Perched beneath Mt Norquay, the modern, pet-friendly Juniper has comfortable rooms, and suites with Jacuzzis and fireplaces, all surrounded by landscaped…
Canmore
This quirky B&B is tucked away in the forest on the edge of Canmore. Two wooden suites are detached from the main house; they're comfortable, if not plush…
Banff Town
Adjacent to a pretty park, this place exudes pseudo 'old English' charm, complete with a lobby fireplace and Masterpiece Theater–style chairs. Air-con…
Banff National Park
This lovely creekside campground opposite the Johnston Canyon parking is tough to top. It strikes just the right balance between facilities and camper…
Canmore
The pick of several Clique properties around Canmore, the Blackstone is located east of downtown just off the Bow Valley Trail, in a rather soulless…
Canmore
This quaint little inn wouldn’t look out of place in small-town Connecticut, with its elegant verandas, turrets and wooden siding. Rooms are petite, with…
Jasper Town & Around
Just 6km south of Jasper Town and paces from the northern entrance to the Icefields Pwky, this complex of 118 chalets has something for everyone – from 33…
Jasper National Park
This peaceful, remote campground sits 18km south of Jasper Town on Hwy 93A. Despite having 231 sites (including several with electrical hookups and/or…
Canmore
The best option for camping close to Canmore is this riverside site 1.6km southeast along Hwy 1. It’s sandwiched between the river and the highway, so it…
Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows
Banff National Park
Built in the late 1920s to accompany the nearby teahouse (now a restaurant), the 42 log cabins at this family-owned resort trade heavily on their…
Banff Town
Part of the locally run Banff Lodging Company empire, the four-star Caribou fits the classic stereotype of a mountain lodge, with its log exterior and…
HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel
Jasper National Park
These six-bunk cabins tucked above a remote section of the Icefields Parkway are much loved by climbers and hikers looking to escape into Banff's…
Banff Town
Up on the slopes of Tunnel Mountain, this self-catering resort is a great option for families, with modern condos available in multiple configurations…
Banff Town
Straddling the hillside adjacent to Banff's hot springs, the Rimrock is plush. Controversially located in a wildlife corridor on the slopes of Sulphur…
Jasper Town & Around
Once a thriving mining community, Pocahontas now consists of this roadside resort, equipped with a restaurant, hot tub, outdoor swimming pool and small…
HI Athabasca Falls Wilderness Hostel
Jasper National Park
This hostel in the woods 1km down the Icefields Parkway from Athabasca Falls welcomes guests with a big alpine-style kitchen–sitting area, heated dorms in…
Banff Town
Near the top of Tunnel Mountain, Banff's HI hostel is well away from the madness of Banff Ave. The classic mountain-lodge style buildings offer spick-and…
Jasper National Park
With 51 sites (35 reservable), Banff's northernmost campground is primitive, but makes a handy stopover along the Icefields Parkway. Mountain views are…
Jasper Town & Around
This low-key ‘resort’ at the hot springs is a collection of old fashioned but charming log cabins and motel rooms dating from 1938, and chalets from the…
Jasper Town & Around
These chalet-style rooms 6km northwest of Jasper town have fantastic front-row views of Pyramid Lake and great access to it. Rooms have slightly dated…
Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge
Jasper National Park
A welcome Icefields rest stop 53km south of Jasper Town, Sunwapta offers a comfortable mix of suites and lodge rooms, each with a fireplace or wood…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
This subsidized cabin complex is specially designed for visitors with disabilities, with fully accessible one- to three-bedroom cabins and 20km of trails…
Banff Town
The 1960s-vintage Bow View is older than most of the log inns lining Banff Ave, but neat and tidy all the same. The location is great, steps from downtown…
Jasper National Park
With lake access, these rustic first-come, first-served sites are fairly popular. Sites 32, 33 and 35 are right next to the water, and the remaining 32…
Jasper National Park
Tucked under Mt Hector in a wooded creekside setting, this primitive 32-site campground has no facilities beyond pit toilets and drinking water – but it’s…
Jasper Town & Around
This basic campground – the park's most primitive and isolated – has 62 first-come, first-served sites and offers a perfect antidote to the busy…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
Just below Lower Kananaskis Lake is this first-come, first-served 50-site campground. Loop B is the most open, with sweeping mountain views and a kids'…
Canmore
Of all the monumental modern lodges in Canmore, Falcon Crest is one of the best. Tasteful rooms each have a kitchenette or full kitchen, fireplace, comfy…
Banff Town
Yes, it’s a bit old-fashioned, but this motel complex on Banff Ave has some of the most consistent rates in town. Cheaper rooms are dowdy, so better to…
Jasper Town & Around
This plush option on the western edge of Jasper Town offers everything from sleek queen rooms to family and Jacuzzi suites, along with two outdoor hot…
Canmore
This modern, well-appointed hotel on a suburban backstreet is a good option if you're looking for a suite – both the one- and two-room options come with…
Banff Town
Three hectares of private forested grounds make this lodge on Tunnel Mountain one of Banff’s most pleasant mountain retreats. Rooms have plush rustic…
Jasper Town & Around
Centrally located, ultra-modern and sleek, with plenty of cushions and a big fireplace in the lobby to warm it up, the Crimson has 98 spacious,…
