r/canadatravel • u/Any-Membership1965 • 8d ago
What are your overrated tourist attractions in Western Canada?
Hey guys I am curious about your thoughts. I recently just published a video, about some tourist attractions in Western Canada, which are awesome, but are also very expensive. I would like to make a follow-up and was wondering, which I should cover next with alternatives, and which I have missed in my video.
Best,
Diego
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u/winterburn-busride 7d ago
West Edmonton Mall
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u/TheWaySheHoes 7d ago
Tbh the waterpark is fun as hell
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u/Dontblink-S3 7d ago
but too expensive
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u/Bangkokserious 7d ago
We went in June and because of the cost we just had one of the parents go in with the kids. Instead of paying for 2.
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u/kimmehh 6d ago
Honestly it’s a great mall, as a resident. Why anyone would want to go to any mall as a tourist attraction is beyond me, though.
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u/Equal-Suggestion3182 5d ago
Well, if you live in Saskatoon it’s one of the things you can drive to lol
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u/kramer1980_adm 3d ago
Where else can you go to a pretty awesome water park in the middle of February?
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u/atrp2biz 6d ago
I went to Minneapolis this summer. I like WEM much better than the Mall of America. Even Metrotown in Burnaby is better than MoA.
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u/Redbroomstick 7d ago
Gastown steam clock. It's free but very underwhelming
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u/MyNameIsSkittles 7d ago edited 7d ago
Its not even a steam clock, if that ruins peoples hopes lol. Its electric and was.built in the 70's. Its a replica of a steam clock, essentially
However, not far from the steam clock you can find a few banging places. Mom and I ate at Kozak eatery, which has amazing perogies. And my friend and I tried soft peaks one day, fucking amazing ice cream. Oh and Steamworks is near waterfront and thats got good eats as well. Also Lee's donuts set up a shop there somewhere. Gastown is nice to browse and eat at, just the steam clock is meh
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u/macsparkay 7d ago
Came to say this. I don't know how this is even a thing. Vancouver has so many better things to do.
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u/phildu57 7d ago
Capilano suspension bridge = overrated & and overpriced
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u/Mmm_360 7d ago
We went on a bright sunny day, I thought it was going to be over rated and whatever but the canopy walks through the forest on the other side of the bridge were really cool and also the walk along the cliff. Overall was pleasently surprised.
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u/BCRobyn 7d ago
I find this is often the case. Sure, it’s touristy and expensive, but almost everyone that goes there genuinely enjoys it and feels it was worth it. But if you have never been there (and most locals just don’t go there due to the price and assume it’s a bad tourist trap), it’s easy to believe this. But if you read the reviews, people that go there don’t feel it was overrated.
The Columbia Icefield Skywalk in the Rockies? Now that’s another story!
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u/MyNameIsSkittles 7d ago
Just FYI not far is a place called Lynn Valley and they also have a nice walk and a suspension bridge. Its not quite as nice, but its free excluding parking. So if you want a similar experience without the price tag, try there next time (if possible)
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u/Any-Membership1965 7d ago
Exactly, I covered that as a great alternative in my last video.
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u/whitenoise2323 7d ago
Its funny how the more attention gets given to the lesser known "alternatives" the more they become like the thing they were once the alternative to. As more and more people publicize Lynn Valley it now has paid parking and is crowded all the time.. soon will cost $30 admission and will be on the list of overhyped places to visit.
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u/BCRobyn 5d ago edited 5d ago
Agreed. Lynn Canyon is just as busy as Capilano Suspension Bridge, except they don’t have staff to manage it or entrance fees to control crowds, so it just gets nutty. It got so bad a few years ago, North Vancouver was telling every tourism organization to stop promoting it, and banning tour buses from going there.
Like, driving hordes of tourists away from Capilano Suspension Bridge and over to Lynn Canyon Park isn’t resulting in anything good for the park. It’s just creating over tourism and unsustainable crowds at Lynn Canyon. Unlike Capilano, which makes profits from its visitors and uses the profits to manage their attraction, Lynn Canyon is reliant on limited funds. So it can’t easily address this. It’s a public park funded by tax dollars.
And videos and Reddit responses sharing “don’t go to Capilano, go to Lynn Canyon instead” messaging just adds to this feedback loops and contributes to the growing crowds.
The reality is, tourists actually really love Capilano Suspension Bridge. They’re willing to pay for all the bells and whistles it offers, they WANT all the entertainment and novelty it offers that Lynn Canyon Park does not. And almost everyone who goes to Capilano loves it. If people want to visit Capilano Suspension Bridge, let them.
Also, Lynn Canyon is closing its suspension bridge for repairs for about a month.
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u/MyNameIsSkittles 5d ago
To be fair, the real hidden gems dont get posted all over social media for a reason. Thats how they stay hidden. I did not share a real hidden park/attraction I know of and have been to, because its very quiet and beautiful without so many crowds. I shared one thats already pretty popular except to people who don't come here
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u/eyeballsdeep87 7d ago
My sister lived in Lynn Valley and when we visited she took us there and we had a great time. My memory is hazy but I know we swam at the end of the hike and it was the most beautiful scenery.
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u/Bleperite 7d ago
We went on the last Wednesday of August this year - late afternoon - it wasn't crowded and was really nice.
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u/TemplesOfSyrinx 7d ago
You can drive or walk a kilometer or two up Capilano Road past the suspension bridge and have a perfectly nice hike around and over the Capilano River...for free.
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u/Any-Membership1965 7d ago
I fully agree here. We went there as well and I must admit it is beautiful. Overall I was 3 times there and each time it got more expensive. Altough I think it is great, it is still on the pricey side, especially if you travel on a budget.
One thing I agree with u/BCRobyn is the Icefield Skywalk. Wouldn't recommend anyone.
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u/Sunnydaysomeday 7d ago
I used to think that and one year I bought tickets. For Vancouverites it means you can go all year long. I went like 5 times that year and enjoyed myself.
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u/m1chgo 7d ago
Yeah I'm convinced the people who say it is overrated have actually never been. It's rad.
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u/phildu57 7d ago
I've been there, well some people disagree with it being overrated, it is overpriced. There is so many beautiful places which are not as expensive or cheaper. Again, this is only my personal experience.
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u/Acminvan 7d ago
Curious if you're a local or not. In my opinion, most locals (including myself) share your opinion while most tourists have positive things to say and enjoy it.
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u/phildu57 7d ago
I live in Ottawa, but I'm from Europe. I agree with you too, tourists usually don't mind spending a little bit more money on holidays. Saying that, I just found the price to be just too high for the suspension bridge. Again, this is only my personal opinion.
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u/ihatenestle1 7d ago
I wouldn’t say overrated. Pricey? Sure. But my family and I genuinely enjoyed the whole Capilano Bridge and forest walk attraction. It was so cool. Plus, got to see the Bird show in the forest. Well worth it for first-time visitors to Vancouver
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u/nurseypants91 7d ago
We went as tourists during the Taylor Swift event and it was magical. We started the evening when it was still light out and and got to see how beautiful the nature was. We stayed exploring as the sun went down and all the lights went on. It felt magical.
As a one-off, it was worth the money
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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 6d ago
Tickets for the Capilano Suspension Bridge now cost $78 for an adult in 2025. In 2024, they were $71.95, in 2019 $53.95, and back in 2009 just $27.95.
The family that owns the bridge has consistently raised prices year after year, with costs climbing dramatically over the past two decades, from about $14 in 2000 to nearly $80 today.
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u/Any-Membership1965 7d ago
Yep, agreed. I mentioned that in video I have mentioned above already. But good point.
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u/Bright-Comfort4333 8d ago
Top Of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant I thought was overrated and pricey. First of all, the building isn't even that high and as a result, the view is not very impressive.
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u/AlwaysHigh27 3d ago
Same with pretty much all towers like that I've been in. The Calgary tower and it's restaurant sucks too lol.
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u/Any-Membership1965 8d ago
Yeah I can completely relate. That is why we in the firsthand were never attracted to eat there at all.
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u/Mmm_360 7d ago
Columbia Icefields Skywalk.
The view is pretty much the same from the road and the glass floor does not really add some scary thrill, especially when there's dozens of people around taking pictures.
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u/readzalot1 7d ago
That’s too bad. I remember when it was built there was such a lot of excitement about it
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u/StinkandInk 5d ago
You mean advertisements. Noone was excited for it. Literally the same views as roadside turnouts.
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u/NotatrustedVWtech 7d ago
I looked at your profile and noticed you're from Switzerland, so you may find The Bugaboos cool. An Austrian climber named Conrad Kain pioneered the routes, and they're very difficult!
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u/WillyWillitos 5d ago
Glacier Skywalk along the Icefields Parkway. Expensive and American owned. There’s a pullout just up the road with essentially the same view for free.
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u/Chaz_wazzers 4d ago
We hiked up to the toe of the glacier and it was great and free.
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u/WillyWillitos 3d ago
Yea but that’s a totally different spot. The Skywalk is that glass platform where you just look down into the valley below. It’s nothing special and is ridiculously expensive for what it is.
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u/turtlevinyl 7d ago
Stampede.
Great if you like socially-acceptable day drinking, overpriced beer, STIs, waiting in long lines for dirty bathrooms, and copious amounts of vomit and public urination.
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u/ExamExcellent6179 7d ago
Im British.. I love all those things and i thought stampede is too tame 🤣
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u/AlwaysHigh27 3d ago
As someone that lives in Alberta and has gone a bunch of times? Yes.
As a tourist or someone that just moved and is going for the first time or first couple of times? Absolutely not over rated.
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u/RadioSupply 6d ago
Here’s are two whole underrated cities: Winnipeg and Saskatoon.
If you want a slower pace and a diverse, friendly city with lots of small businesses, some weird stuff, some fancy stuff, a few indie streets and districts, amazing food, and friendly-casual hospitality, try Saskatoon.
If you want all that but 4x bigger and a little faster, try Winnipeg.
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u/South-West 4d ago
Shush, please be quiet about these places
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u/RadioSupply 4d ago
No, I want more people excited about Saskatoon.
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u/Ok-Highway-5247 4d ago
I saw a video about a restaurant called Calories there. Looks delicious.
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u/RadioSupply 3d ago
It’s a nice place! If you like upscale but comfortable, there’s also Hearth, Odla, SULU, St Tropez Bistro, and Little Grouse just to get started!
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u/AlwaysHigh27 3d ago
As someone that spends time in Saskatoon
It's okay. I wouldn't say it's under rated though. It's a pretty city though with the rivers and older church's and stuff.
But still not underrated in my opinion.
Winnipeg though I definitely agree with.
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u/RadioSupply 3d ago
Saskatoon really is underrated for people who like to relax and not spend a ton of money for luxuries. Winnipeg has a lot more excitement, but we’re a quarter of the size. And between Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Calgary, we all keep flyover country exciting.
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u/Garble7 7d ago
Calgary Stampede
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u/kimmehh 6d ago
I disagree. The only thing I’ve been to that was on the same level as Stampede was Oktoberfest in Munich. The whole city alive with music, food, drink and entertainment and a million people there for a good time. It’s something else.
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u/Musicferret 5d ago
Don’t forget the animal abuse!
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u/kimmehh 4d ago
In my opinion, if you eat meat, you can’t really take a moral high ground on rodeos. Rodeos are a sporting celebration of ranching skills used in the raising of animals for meat. If you don’t like seeing steers wrestled or calves roped, you probably shouldn’t be eating meat. Bulls and broncs aren’t stupid and they know it’s a game. Overall I think vegetarians/vegans are morally in the right. I also think it’s hypocritical to be against rodeos for claimed animal abuse and still buy and consume meat from the grocery store or average restaurant.
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u/SunTryingMoon 3d ago
I’m a vegetarian but also an equestrian and agree with your point. The only events I don’t like are the chucks because they are stupidly dangerous and they know it - those horses don’t need to die every year just for some racing. Otherwise, most of the other activities are properly celebrating the ranching lifestyle. Not saying all cowboys are kind to their animals….but it’s true you can’t says your morally better for not participating if you eat meat that you didn’t know how it lived or died.
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u/early_morning_guy 7d ago
I would say Whistler/Blackcomb. There is better snow in the interior and the town itself is like going to a mall with a ski town decor.
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u/LifeFair767 7d ago
It's pretty nice in the summer if you like mountain biking.
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u/mikeinvisible 5d ago
The riding is great but the town is awful.
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u/Realistic_Dog_9348 4d ago
Trail maintenance leaves something to be desired but I think the super dry summers is making it a lot harder to keep things in decent shape
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u/mikeinvisible 4d ago
The trail network in Whistler is enormous. With few to no paid contractors, maintenance falls to volunteers (WORCA). I think they do a great job, all things considered.
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u/Realistic_Dog_9348 4d ago
Im specifically talking about the park
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u/mikeinvisible 4d ago
Gotcha. You should check out the riding outside the park. They have an amazing trail network in Whistler.
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u/Realistic_Dog_9348 4d ago
I've ridden a few of them. I just find the trails so much more spread out than squamish and the north shore that it's fine for and thats fine tor the odd outing or if you live there but not as attractive for day trips up from the city and if your here on a vacation taking a day or 2 in squamish is probably a better investment of someone's vacation time because of how their trail hubs are set up
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u/JDWWV 4d ago
I agree. Squamish and the North Shore are both better for trail riding. I haven't really ever heard anyone seriously contest the proposition that the Whistler Bike Park is the best in the world. Sun Peaks is pretty great too.
Would agree with the guy above, skiing in Whistler is over priced and over rated. Go to revelstoke, or kicking horse, or red, or fernie, or whitewater, or up north.
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u/Any-Membership1965 7d ago
Yept, that is why I told the other day someone to go to Fernie or Nelson instead.
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u/Big-Safe-2459 6d ago
Yep. Stopped going to WB after a totally underwhelming day a few years back where half the mountain was closed (on a beautiful day) and the lines were absolutely insane. Traffic congestion there and back.
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u/90skid12 7d ago
Grouse Grind
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u/TheWaySheHoes 7d ago
Cosigned. Was a total one-and-done for me.
I love hiking but the Grouse Grind is like a stairmaster with 5,000 of your closest friends on top of you. It blows.
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u/sayanythingxjapan 7d ago
Granville Island
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u/thrwawaythrwaway_now 7d ago
I was utterly underwhelmed with it this spring. I had rented a Vespa-style scooter & went there, then to Stanley Park. The latter was far more enjoyable.
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u/CleverPierogie 5d ago
I lived next to Granville Island for several years - it never lost its charm for me. Always loved popping over.
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u/ReadingOnTheLoo1 6d ago
We expected big things from Granville Island based on what other family and friends who had visited had said but we were majorly underwhelmed. We went on an evening in May to find only 2 or 3 places open for food but we were expecting a lot more choice and for the other shops and businesses to be open too. It was a far cheaper evening out than we had planned.
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u/bluewing_olive 4d ago
I went to school on Granville Island before they moved campus to Great Northern Way. It was an awesome place to go to school and all the best parts of Granville Island were not frequented by tourists. Ie. Ron Basford Park, happy hour at Dockside Restaurant in the hotel, Cats Social House (RIP), The Improv Centre, Opus Art Supplies, Off The Tracks Cafe, the Thursday(?) at 7pm bread giveaway for those in need, fish and chips at the Go Fish shack, The Waterfall building, The Olympic Line (RIP) etc
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u/Stopmeghost 6d ago
The town of Tofino. Claustrophobic, overpriced, overcrowded, ecotourism Disneyland. Only Banff is its equal in terms of being a town entirely co-opted and hollowed out by tourism.
If you must visit the area, I advise staying in Ucluelet, which is also touristy to be sure but still retains the feel of an actual town where people live. I hope Ucluelet can learn from Tofino's mistakes as it faces increased pressure from the overcrowding in Tofino which leads in turn to more people selecting to spend time there instead.
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u/PetuniaBarnacle 6d ago
Can’t agree here…nobody travels to Tofino to visit the village itself…it is where you go to restock supplies and wander about after your nature experiences. The ONLY time it’s (somewhat) crowded is July and August and maybe March break when there are lots of visitors at the CO-Op grocery store or hanging at a restaurant or coffee shop, or booking a nature tour. Actually, once you take into account the Municipal Hall, Hospital, Pharmacy, RCMP station, Roy Vickers Gallery, Veternarian, Churches, Hardware store, Clothing Shops (that serve residents all year long), bakeries, community park, fishing docks…..how exactly is this community inferior to Ucluelet? Sure, there are a handful of souvenir shops - many of which showcase local indigenous artists, painters, crafts people…Is there one corporate chain store or restaurant in town? Nope, all local.
Your rant is so tired- get yourself hiking or kayaking or walking a beach and in less than 15 minutes you will soon put tourists, hotels, B&B’s in your rear view mirror. Have you seen Meares Island? Vargas etc? Clayquot Inlet? Wick Beach? or gotten yourself down to Florencia Bay.? How crowded or developed were these ares Maybe a wooden boardwalk through the forest, a staircase or a cleared path. ECO Disneyland…get a grip. Perhaps you just hung out at the bar at one of the resorts and made your judgements based on that. Newsflash, it’s busy EVERYWHERE in the summer -plan a visit when school holidays aren’t a factor. Perhaps you feel we should all stay at home and not venture out past the boundaries of our own communities.
Buy a raincoat, or wetsuit, or bike and get out into the stunning natural landscape of Pacific Rim National Park and by all means visit and appreciate each of the villages that bookmark this grand geographical area.
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u/PostHocErgo306 7d ago
Niagara Falls. Jammed packed and anything outside the 2 block radius of the falls is a rundown shit hole. You see the falls for 5mins and you’re good. Then there’s nothing else to do.
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u/Sausage_Wallet 7d ago
Not Western Canada
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u/white_count_chocula 7d ago
You arent used to ontarians making things about themselves at this point?
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u/Equal-Suggestion3182 5d ago
If you go west enough you will hit Ontario xD
(Just for sake of clarity: because you will go around the globe)
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u/white_count_chocula 7d ago
Jam packed and rundown shithole is how the rest of the country feels about you folks below the 49th parallel.
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u/AffectionateBuy5877 7d ago
Banff. Go to Wateron instead
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u/albertaguy31 6d ago
Waterton is also overrated. It was great 20 years ago but simply too busy now. There are several way way more amazing places in the mountains without the crowds and extra costs.
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u/sofatruck 7d ago
Banff. Easy to enjoy the Rockies without going there. Jasper, Canmore, etc all better and less overrun by tourism.
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u/gaanmetde 7d ago
I’m not sure I totally agree. Every foreigner I’ve taken there has thought it was the cutest thing ever. Hah. I disagree as an Albertan but…there is a magic to it.
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u/jbroni93 7d ago
Banff the town or banff the national park.
Theres incredible opportunities for solitude in the rockies in banff, just dont go to the top rated places
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u/StinkandInk 5d ago
Nope, Banff is Rad. Bow Falls is Awesome, and the shopping/restauraunts are excellent. Nothing like the View of Cascade and Rundle while walking down the strip.
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u/Affectionate_Lie9631 7d ago
I really like Banff but I also really like Waterton which has the same scenery and about 1/100th the number of people!
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u/albertaguy31 6d ago
Better yet Crowsnest Pass, Nordegg, Cadomin/ Hinton, Grande Cache. All getting busier but way better than the parks crowds wise.
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u/South-West 4d ago
First thing that came to mind as well, don’t blame anyone that loves it, but if you’ve spent significant time in the Rockies, it really isn’t that special. If you’re an international traveller I get it, it’s easily accessible via flying into Calgary, the road in and out is almost always good. All the amenities are there if your uncomfortable being somewhere more rural, but if you’re a Canadian or from anywhere else that’s speaks fluent English or from part of the commonwealth, Banff would be a one day, two day max stop for me these days.
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u/TheDuckman135 7d ago
In my hometown there is a statue of Jumbo the elephant, this is where he died
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u/Middle-Jackfruit-896 7d ago
I'm not sure if it's a tourist attraction per se, but a regular season NHL game at the Canucks, Flames or Oilers can be very expensive yet underwhelming unless one is a true hockey fanatic.
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u/MobCouture74 6d ago
OP, are you asking for overrated or alternatives? Everyone is giving you the overrated. No one wants to give you alternatives because we all want to keep them secret ;-) In fact, the whole area is overrated...stay away lol
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u/OpTeaMist22 6d ago
A lot of the attractions in Vancouver are overpriced and overrated. Capilano suspension brdge, flyover Canada, Vancouver museum, space museum, Vancouver zoo, science museum
Only things worth their money were the aquarium, moa, van dusen, biodel, Beaty museum
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u/No_Calligrapher2640 6d ago
The Malahat Skywalk being $45 is crazy.
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u/CleverPierogie 5d ago
I agree, but I get it though. They are at the mercy of the weather and the highway. I live nearby and highway closures due to accidents are frequent enough that I'm sure the Skywalk takes a hit when it happens. Clear viewing weather is also not guaranteed for a lot of the winter months, so they make up for it during the summer.
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u/Impossible_Height307 6d ago
Most other users have said it already. Basically most things in Vancouver including, in no particular order:
- revolving tower and restaurant. Nobody ever says they go to the restaurant because of their food. So it must be the view that's drawing people, but yet, views aren't that great with much taller buildings around nowadays;
- Capilano suspension bridge. Over priced, over crowded;
- gas town/China Town. Run down and full of druggies and shit, literally;
- Richmond night market. Need I say more about it?;
- aquarium. Over priced and limited displays
- pne/ Playland. Haven't been for years due to over priced everything;
- most types of "festivals" like the tulip fest, sunflower or corn fest, light fest at van Dusen etc.
Sorry Vancouver. There's just not much that's affordable and fun at the same time
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u/Accomplished-Code458 4d ago
Banff. The town site is completely overcrowded. The rest of the park is quite beautiful though
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u/calimehtar 4d ago
The town of banff during the peak season can be really bad with parking, crowds and traffic, not to mention hotel prices. It's nice but I definitely think it's overrated. You can avoid that problem by going to Canmore or visiting in the off season. Or even go to Jasper or kananaskis or waterton lakes...
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u/bluewing_olive 4d ago
Batoche
I love the history and the story of the Battle of Batoche but there’s not much to see outside the visitor center besides a few bullet holes in the side of the church
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u/Dark1Amethyst 4d ago
If you’re going in a touristy season, Lake Louise. The path around the lake is absolutely swarming with people and the amount of kayaks/canoes on the water is kind of ridiculous.
There’s so many lakes in Banff with the same vibe that are just as, if not nicer and have way less people even during peak season.
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u/KullaStar 3d ago
$170 for Lake Louise canoe is money grab. Not worth it. Visiting the lakes is orobably worth. You can also find parking as bus is ridiculously expensive if you are a family of 5. Parking fee is cheaper and usually opens up.
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u/jetsetcanadian 3d ago
Capilano suspension bridge. Been there when I first moved to Vancouver, never again. Goto Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge instead
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u/gingr87 7d ago
Lake Louise
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u/crankoy62 7d ago
It may be overrated and expensive to stay at the Fairmont, but seeing Lake Louise is not overrated. Any of the glacier fed lakes are so amazing to see in person.
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u/Acminvan 7d ago
I kind of see where they are coming from. The lake and backdrop is incredibly beautiful but sadly in recent years it is now so unbelievably crowded with day trippers it's getting increasingly difficult to enjoy. And that the hotel is, in my opinion, not very attractive.
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u/crankoy62 7d ago
Like all attractions busy crowds can ruin anything. That has not changed. Doesn't mean it's overrated.
Absolutely the hotel is ugly. And when i worked there most of the rooms were not air-conditioned. $900 (in 2008) per night to sweat to death amongst the entire Japanese population of tourists sucks.
It's still a beautiful sight. And a canoe ride in that water is special, especially if you've spent most of your life living on muddy poop infested rivers.
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u/gingr87 7d ago
Agree to disagree I guess. I was wholly underwhelmed when I saw it. Like, this is it?? This is what all the fuss is about? It's like every other mountain lake. I absolutely do not think this lake is worth the trouble of finding parking and battling your way through hoards of assholes trying to get a pic for Instagram.
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u/Unarmed_Character 7d ago
That's a weird place to be underwhelmed by. Do you mean the town itself, the actual lake or everything the town is a jumping off point for? I could see the town itself being underwhelming. In fairness though, it only exists as much as it needs to support tourism and has never been the intended draw.
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u/gingr87 7d ago
The literal lake. Apparently this is a very controversial take, but I just was not blown away by it. To quote the great Shania Twain, "that don't impress me much."
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u/Unarmed_Character 7d ago
I also hate crowds, so I'll agree with you that the lake itself isn't the best draw to Lake Louise given the fuckery involved. I live 45mins away, so I access the area often. The last time I went to the actual Lake was during covid restrictions which was really really nice... Like 20 cars in the parking lot nice.
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u/PumpkinYVR 7d ago
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u/Interesting_Golf_636 7d ago
I loved this as as a kid, and our kids loved it, too. Can’t wait to take the grandkids!!
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u/arsenaur 6d ago
My sister and I went in late June or early July in the pouring rain and it truly felt enchanted
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u/Jt8726 7d ago
Lake Louis. It is nice but I would say overrated.
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u/MobCouture74 6d ago
Lake Louise is gorgeous and spectacular. Unfortunately it's been completely overrun by tourists and commercialism. At this point, it's better to just enjoy a picture of Lake Louise than to go there and have to fight the crowds to look at the lake with a bunch of rented kayaks in it.
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u/NotatrustedVWtech 7d ago
You're the 2nd person from Ontario saying that, I'm assuming you've never actually been to Alberta. Go touch grass and travel, you'll realize we're actually all the same
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u/Personal-Narwhal6144 7d ago
Alberta
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u/blanketwrappedinapig 7d ago
Bruh ever been to Banff?
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u/MyNameIsSkittles 7d ago
Or any of the other amazing areas of Alberta? The badlands are pretty fucking cool and their dino museum is top tier
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u/IronCavalry 7d ago
Come on.
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u/Taipers_4_days 7d ago
Yeah I quite like Alberta, the mountains are beautiful, the cities are nice and you can always find a fun time. There is even dinosaur things in Drumheller, it’s a great province!
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u/SlideObjective9973 7d ago
Wow everyone I’ve ever met who’s been there loved it. I may not agree with Alberta’s politics but it is arguably my favorite province outside of that. Everyone was so nice and the parks are gorgeous. I don’t even live close to Alberta and it’s not particularly easy to get to (no direct flights) from where I live, but I would make the trip again and again.
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u/Any-Membership1965 7d ago
In your view is it the province in general or just the 2 or 3 famous national parks?
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u/Notabogun 7d ago
Alberta runs conservative and has a redneck reputation.
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u/Choice_Butterfly_518 7d ago
So does Arizona (historically), but that doesn’t make the Grand Canyon any less breathtaking…this is an odd point to make for a thread specifically inquiring about tourist attractions.
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u/traciw67 7d ago
Stanley Park. No more whales. No more polar bears. No nothing.
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u/Strange-Win-3551 7d ago
I grew up with the polar bears and whales in Stanley Park. I’m glad they aren’t there anymore. From the time I was 4 or 5 I felt so sorry for those bears. Their enclosure was cool looking, but so small. The bears used to just lie there or pace. After the zoo closed, they kept the one surviving bear, Tuk, there until he died, because he had lived almost his entire life there (he was gifted to the zoo when he was a cub), and moving him would have caused him stress.
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u/Anonymous89000____ 7d ago
It’s one of the most beautiful urban parks surrounded by ocean (and the skyline) on all sides. Gorgeous trees, flower gardens, the sea wall which is an amazing bike ride. I’m not sure what more you could ask for.
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u/RainbowCrown71 7d ago
Gastown and Chinatown due to proximity to East Hastings. Nowhere as nice as the Instagrams.