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Inside Background
Animal Hazards from Bears to Mosquitoes 
Bears There is an informative write up about bears on the Inside Banff : Safety...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Arriving and Departing 
If your entry and/or exit point for the Canadian Rockies will be Calgary, you...
Last edited: June 08, 2007
Banff Goes Viral 
Sometimes an image or a story suddenly flashes across the internet. A friend...
Last edited: December 17, 2009
Banff vs Canmore, Lk Louise, Jasper etc. 
Canmore This town of 12,000+ has a variety of tourist accommodations options...
Last edited: January 19, 2013
Books and Other Resources 
HIKING GUIDEBOOKS The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide  by Brian Patton and Bart...
Last edited: November 15, 2012
Budget Travel 
Accommodation in the Canadian Rockies is expensive during the summer season...
Last edited: August 12, 2012
Clothing 
SUMMER General The mountain weather is very changeable.  Weather forecasts for...
Last edited: July 05, 2011
Current Weather and 7-day forecast 
You can find Banff's current conditions and 7-day forecast at this Environment...
Last edited: August 27, 2010
Driving in the Mountains 
This page has been moved to the new Inside Pages section for the Canadian...
Last edited: August 14, 2007
Driving Times 
Please note that these driving times assume good summer driving conditions...
Last edited: August 14, 2007
First time visitors 
You may want to check out Inside Banff : First time visitors here at...
Last edited: March 28, 2011
Introduction 
In 1883, three railway workers came upon a cave in Alberta containing a hot...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
National Park Entry Fees 
When you enter one of the Rocky Mountain national parks, you'll have to pay an...
Last edited: May 02, 2013
Planning a Summer Trip 
Admissibility to Canada  The vast majority of travellers are admissible to...
Last edited: August 14, 2007
Sunrise & Sunset 
Because of Canada's latitude, there is a big difference between the number of...
Last edited: August 31, 2006
Trivia & Fun Facts 
A  feisty woman The Spiral Tunnel Viewpoints are an interesting place to stop...
Last edited: June 26, 2008
Weather & When to go 
Weather Weather in the Rocky Mountains varies a tremendous amount – literally...
Last edited: July 11, 2011
Webcams 
Wondering what the weather looks like right now? Curious about how much snow...
Last edited: May 17, 2013
Winter Closures 
Waterton Lakes National Park Description of what  is open in Waterton Lakes...
Last edited: November 19, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Boating and Canoeing 
You can rent a canoe on Lake Louise and Emerald Lake.  (Moraine Lake canoes and...
Last edited: June 29, 2011
Dog sledding 
Follow this link to a TA page on dog sledding in Banff National Park and area...
Last edited: February 20, 2011
Family Travel 
  Please see Inside Banff : Family Travel.  
Last edited: January 10, 2007
Free Activities 
Bankhead A fascinating (and free) adventure off the beaten track is to visit...
Last edited: September 26, 2007
Hiking 
POPULAR WALKS AND HIKES  Waterton Lakes National Park Stroll : Cameron...
Last edited: August 29, 2007
Horseback Riding  
Guided horseback rides for a few hours or a few days are available through two...
Last edited: August 08, 2008
Itineraries 
Direction : In the early summer it is better to travel from Vancouver towards...
Last edited: March 29, 2012
Rainy Day Activities 
Check out the Inside Banff : Rainy Day Activities page here at TripAdvisor.
Last edited: August 20, 2006
Scenic Views 
CANADIAN ROCKIES  These are easily accessible places that do not require...
Last edited: July 17, 2007
Skiing 
This article has been moved to the new Canadian Rockies section:  Inside...
Last edited: August 14, 2007
Skiing and Snowboarding 
Background Banff National Park draws skiers, snowboarders and winter sports...
Last edited: January 25, 2010
Weddings in Banff National Park 
Alberta weddings are governed by the laws of Canada and Alberta. Both civil and...
Last edited: October 16, 2012
Banff Upper Hot Springs 
Location Details:  Directions: 5 minute drive (2.4 km / 1.5 miles) southwest of...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Icefields Parkway 
Please see Inside Canadian Rockies: Icefields Parkway.
Last edited: October 23, 2007
Johnston Canyon 
Location Details:  Directions: 30 minute drive northwest of Banff on Trans...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson 
Location Details:  Directions: 10 minute drive northeast of Banff. Take Banff...
Last edited: February 15, 2012
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
See Inside Banff : Dining Overview and Inside Lake Louise : Dining Overview .
Last edited: October 23, 2006
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: December 25, 2012
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: March 24, 2013
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: August 29, 2012
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 18, 2011
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping In restaurants Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian...
Last edited: March 23, 2013
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 26, 2012
Canadian Prices - Not What They Appear 
To international visitors, determining the actual cost of things can be a...
Last edited: July 18, 2012
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: March 16, 2013
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: February 08, 2013
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: January 29, 2012
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: January 03, 2011
Mobile Phones in Canada 
Canada Cellular Phones (Mobile Telephones) Mobile phone service, or cellular...
Last edited: May 07, 2013
Rental Cars 
A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which...
Last edited: April 20, 2013
Statutory (Public) Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: January 11, 2012
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: October 03, 2012
Where Should I Go in Canada ? 
Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
Last edited: December 10, 2011
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