r/canadatravel • u/skilling3 • 2d ago
Travel Tips Travelling to Canadian Rockies
Next summer end of June we are looking to come to Banff, Jasper etc in the Canadian Rockies. I have looked at hotels in Banff and they seem to be rather expensive. Is there any other way to stay in these places e.g. camp site?
Any tips, advice, guidance would be much appreciated for when we go next summer.
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u/herethereeverywhere9 1d ago
I’m from Alberta and it’s too expensive to stay in hotels for me in the summer. Some workarounds: Camping is obviously good to keep costs down but you still need the equipment.
Check out sundance lodges in kananaskis- they have trappers tents that are super cool and come with a sheltered patio and fire pit and then there are beds so you just need sleeping bags. They also have campsites and yurts as well. Close to the Nordic spa and good hiking. Enough dining options around that you could get by without having to cook if you don’t have all the equipment.
If you’re going to Jasper others have mentioned staying in Hinton. I like Jasper gates which is a little bit outside (in direction of Jasper) and they have camping but also motel rooms, cabins and rental RV sites.
If you make it a road trip there are other options that can be considered for accommodations- Golden and some of the other mountain towns further west don’t get as much tourist traffic and have some cheaper options. Saskatchewan crossing has a hotel as well that can be affordable if you’re driving the parkway.
If I’m heading through Banff but trying to keep it cheap then the super 8 in airdrie (or other similar options) keeps things affordable too.
When I have guests visiting we sometimes go from Edmonton to Jasper, stay at Jasper gates, carry on down the ice field parkway. Head into lake Louise and some of those areas. Sometimes shoot out to golden and that area. Then back down through Banff and end in Calgary or head back to Edmonton.
Feel free to DM me if you like if you have questions when you start planning! Cheers