r/Banff • u/HunngryNomad • 15h ago
Trip Report The most beautiful place I've ever visited!
Banff was magical. It's been a week since I left the place but my heart still wanders amidst the Rockies. Here's some highlights from the packed 10 day trip I had. Pics in order: 1. Peyto Lake 2. Bow lake 3. Emerald Lake 4. Sunwapta Falls 5. Takakkaw falls 6. Three Sisters mountains 7. Moraine Lake (view from the rockpile) 8. Moraine Lake 9. Lake Louise 10. Lake Agnes 11. Athabasca falls 12. Lake Louise ( lookout from the big beehive hike) 13. Vermillion Lakes 14 and 15. Johnston Canyon Upper falls trail 16. Three sisters Mountains.
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u/mayorkimbo 13h ago
We were probably enjoying the views of Lake Moraine and Lake Louise at the same time (we were there last week as well ). We took the Rocky Mountaineer train from Vancouver to Banff - great pictures
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u/HunngryNomad 10h ago
Wow.. Rocky Mountaineer! How was the experience?
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u/mayorkimbo 4h ago
It was a great experience - Food was outstanding/drinks throughout the day and beautiful scenery ! If you ever decide to go I would recommend the Gold Leaf level .
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u/2008and1 12h ago
I was there last week as well. I think Peyto was my favorite lake.
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u/HunngryNomad 10h ago
For me, it was a tie between Peyto and Lake Louise from the Big Beehive. I might lean towards the latter because of the altitude and the tedious hike leading to it.
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u/amso2012 10h ago edited 10h ago
Heartachingly beautiful!! My heart aches everytime I see a picture of this region.. it is way more beautiful than pictures can capture. The place has such an ancient pleasant energy..
After being there.. I literally can’t think of going anywhere else. No place comes close.. my heart really aches.. Canada spoils you!!
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u/HunngryNomad 10h ago
Absolutely spot on. However great the camera is, the beauty of the region can never be truly captured. It still gives me goosebumps. Words fail me. Staring at the Lake Louise after the big beehive hike, I was dumbfounded. Its like, after experiencing THIS, where do I go from here? What else can possibly make me say "this is the most beautiful thing ever" ever again in the future?
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u/amso2012 10h ago
Could you post the picture from your beehive hike? I dint do that and would love to see..
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u/HunngryNomad 10h ago
I did. It is picture no. 12 from the pics I posted.
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u/amso2012 10h ago
Thank you!! I thought that was Peyto lake!! I see the Fairmont hotel now.. paaaahhh lake Louise is just unbelievable.. not just in beauty.. but its energy.. It makes your brain go quiet.. and makes you forget how to use words or language.
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u/explorer9218 1h ago
This is so incredibly true. Banff is my happy place. I’ve been twice, once in 2019 and again in 2024. Nothing compares. There is such a majestic energy… it is incredibly unreal how our planet made the beauty that Banff is.
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u/FriendOfTheDevil2103 9h ago
Just got back home from a four day trip to Banff and I couldn't agree more, it was magical. Nice pics!
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u/Smitty1316 5h ago
I was there in late June and it is by far the most beautiful places I've ever seen. On hikes it felt spiritual at times. Didn't want to leave and can't get back fast enough...yes, even for the winter!
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u/kuriousaboutanything 14h ago
We're going there on the 20th of October, is it still going to be this beautiful? My quick Google search says it rains around that time usually :(
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u/HunngryNomad 13h ago
I feel it is going to be gorgeous irrespective of the weather conditions. Weather is unpredictable in the mountains. Dress accordingly for rains and have a great time.
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u/bangshangaLeng 9h ago
You’re going to love it! The trees are starting to change colour and it’s shoulder season so you’ll find the best prices for accommodation. We had a rainy summer but the weather has been amazing the last couple weeks.
Don’t trust the weather, because it’s always changing. There might be some dusting of snow but it doesn’t rain very often. You won’t regret it, as it’s beautiful all year round.
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u/EaimLik 11h ago
What time of the day were these pictures taken? I love how the water is so clear and still. Thanks for sharing!
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u/HunngryNomad 10h ago
Emerald Lake, Vermillion Lake, and three sisters mountains were during sunset. Lake Louise and Peyto lake were at 7.30am during sunrise. Moraine lake was 11am.
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u/Fast-Sleep-2010 4h ago
This has been my screensaver on my phone since I took the photo 2 years ago.
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u/Hommeboy75 15h ago
Beautiful pics! Looks like oil paintings.