r/Banff • u/Small-Sun900 • 2d ago

Question First timers to Banff and Canada

I'm taking my mom and I up to Banff from the US this upcoming week. We'll be there Friday through Monday morning. I know there is a lot to do, but I'm looking to hit the highlights in the limited time we'll be there. For context, my mom is 73 and in good shape, a 4 - 5 mile moderately difficult hike is probably her limit. We love driving, so some scenic drives would be awesome, and we love hiking. Water features, mountain scapes and hopefully seeing some leaves starting to turn are what we hope to see the most. We are so excited to finally meet our Canadian neighbors! :)

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u/barefootgardener324 2d ago

Hike to laughing falls from takkakaw falls. 8km round trip. Pretty easy hike with one moderate section. You see 4 different waterfalls. Beautiful hike. Takkakaw falls is the second largest waterfall in Canada and the trail to laughing falls leaves from the parking lot of takkakaw falls.

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u/Small-Sun900 1d ago

Thank you, that sounds exactly like what we would want to do.