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Please help review my Vancouver/Rockies itinerary

by boroangel 13 May 2012

Hello everyone, I hope you can help me on this. I am bringing my partner and our moms on a road trip, from 21st June to 8th July, covering…
Re: 5 day trip from Vancouver to Canadian Rockies

by Griffsinmex 10 May 2012

I was born and raised in BC and know most of the province like the back of my hand. I reccomend. (and this absolutely depends on what…
RE: 5 day trip from Vancouver to Canadian Rockies

by WanderingBrad 07 May 2012

If you need to save some funds, try Canmore, its about 45 minutes out of Banff, but I love the drive and prefer it just because its a…
RE: Alberta Late May

by roremc 26 April 2012

Most rental places don't use snow tires. You won't need them at this time unless we get a freak storm. The snow is already gone from all…
RE: Alberta Late May

by Lyndsay28 26 April 2012

As for intended route... well I need to work on that one. I fly into Calgary, then I want to head direct to Banff or wherever on the way.…
Rockies/Kootenays in early June

by amyfkp 10 April 2012

My partner and I are going to Calgary for a conference at the very end of May and then have about three weeks to play with starting on…
RE: Trekking this August in Candian Rockies

by littlechilds 30 March 2012

So you fly into Canmore?....Im guessin Calgary because Canmore has no relevant airport. Canmore is 1hr from Calgary...how do you plan…
Trekking this August in Candian Rockies

by nelson4u 30 March 2012

I was booked for a 10 day trip with The Wildland Trekking Company in the Canadian Rockies. They have cancelled and now I am stuck with…
RE: BC - seeing/staying south of Highway 1

by Wenceslasz 19 February 2012

Hi. Lillooet is only 3 hours out of Vancouver. It is mountainous - and hot (to us) - but there is nothing there unless you're into a…
RE: Banff, but don't want to ski!

by littlechilds 13 February 2012

Guarranteed to have a white Xmas. There is tons of stuff to do then just skiing around banff, Canmore, Louise, and kananaskis. Try to…
RE: Driving in Canada

by Islandgirl29 25 January 2012

Thanks for the clarification (#5) 11 days one way is a much more comfortable schedule. Another area to check out for sure is the southern…
RE: Winter Season in Alberta arrangement dates?

by littlechilds 25 January 2012

Do not go through those silly search services! In Alberta, we are all prone to high paying jobs, hence why Lake Louise is jam packed…
RE: Canada for 3 weeks

by Islandgirl29 25 January 2012

You will definatly want to rent a car, bus service isn't spectacular in BC, and you'll get far more sight seeing done with a car. It won't…
RE: What are your favourite Canadian cities and why?

by Islandgirl29 21 January 2012

1.Vancouver 2.Victoria 3.Winnipeg (most underrated city in Canada!) Toronto is overrated but if you go there make sure you go Kensingto…
RE: Going to Banff in April

by markharf 10 January 2012

Get local advice before snowshoing: there's plenty, but that's an unstable snowpack and prone to avalanches. Some years the spring snowpack…
RE: Going to Banff in April

by roremc 10 January 2012

Parking is free and other than Saturday you can park very close to the bottom of the resort. If you check out Sunshines map you will see…
RE: Going to Banff in April

by vegan73 10 January 2012

Roremc, Thanks so much for that info. We will be renting a car so that helps us out a lot. I’ve also heard that groceries are very exp…
Going to Banff in April

by vegan73 08 January 2012

My husband and I are planning a trip to the Banff area for the first week of April. We will be staying at our timeshare in Canmore and…
RE: Banff/Vancouver for summer work.

by littlechilds 08 January 2012

Banff is hard to get into for jobs. they are at a premium here (maybe the odd cashier job)...especially in summer. Banff has maybe 3…
RE: Calgary early next month

by littlechilds 26 November 2011

A) Drumheller is do-able in 1 day... just under a 2 hr drive NE. Driving wont be an issue. If there is a freak snowstorm, then the…
RE: Canada Winter Working Season

by lovlee 10 November 2011

There is a lot of work in Banff if you are not picky ie doing housekeeping/hotel work, retail, fast food/ restaurant work or the odd ski…
RE: Canada in Oct - Nov - Dec

by brave5 30 October 2011

I live in Western Canada (Edmonton). I'll try and offer short evaluations (as I see them) regarding the area..... EDMONTON: If you…
RE: I'm off to Canada July to December 2012

by brave5 30 October 2011

Regarding Alberta..... JASPER is less exciting, but probably cheaper to live in while you work. Marmot Basin is a decent ski resort…
RE: Moving to Banff - need job and housing

by Dromo_mania 09 October 2011

Do not bring gear over. You will regret the money you spent at Sea to Summit or Katmandu at home. Boards, bindings, ski's, jackets, pants..…
RE: Employment

by lovlee 29 September 2011

There are job fairs for resort jobs such as the one in Banff http://www.skibanff.com/employment/hiring-information Job fairs are usually…