Tag: Banff

Retreat to these vacation rentals with stunning mountain views

Post author By Cottage Life
Post date 12 January 2022

Photo courtesy of VRBO

There’s nothing quite like waking up in the morning to watch the sunrise crest over the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. Banff is one of the most popular resort towns in Canada and also one of the more expensive to stay in, however, lesser-known surrounding communities such as Dead Man’s Flats and Canmore, typically offer more affordable vacation rentals. We’ve rounded up a list of accommodations between Kananaskis and Banff with stunning mountain views.

Cottage Exterior

Photo by Claire Steinmann and Michael Bussoli

The Ripley

Cottage Patio

Photo by Claire Steinmann and Michael Bussoli

The Ripley

Cottage Living Room

Photo by Claire Steinmann and Michael Bussoli

The Ripley

Cottage Bedroom

Photo by Claire Steinmann and Michael Bussoli

The Ripley

Cottage Bathroom

Photo by Claire Steinmann and Michael Bussoli

The Ripley

Cottage Kitchen

Photo by Claire Steinmann and Michael Bussoli

The Ripley

Cottage Exterior

Photo by Claire Steinmann and Michael Bussoli

The Ripley

Location: Morley, Alta.

Price: Averages $700 per night

Sleeps: 10

Bedrooms: 5

Notes:

View of Banff National Park
Internet included
Laundry on site
Pets welcome
Outdoor fire pit
No off-road vehicles – surrounding land is protected under the Nature Conservancy of Canada

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Cottage Entrance

Photo by Corinne

Chateau Elise

Cottage View

Photo by Corinne

Chateau Elise

Cottage Living Room

Photo by Corinne

Chateau Elise

Cottage Kitchen

Photo by Corinne

Chateau Elise

Cottage Dining Room

Photo by Corinne

Chateau Elise

Cottage Bedroom

Photo by Corinne

Chateau Elise

Cottage Patio

Photo by Corinne

Chateau Elise

Location: Canmore, Atla.

Price: Averages $768 per night

Sleeps: 8

Bedrooms: 4

Notes:

View of the Canadian Rockies
Internet included
Outdoor hot tub
Laundry on site
No pets allowed
30-night minimum stay

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Cottage Bedroom

Photo by Chalet Canmore

Chalet Canmore

Cottage View

Photo by Chalet Canmore

Chalet Canmore

Cottage Living Room

Photo by Chalet Canmore

Chalet Canmore

Cottage Kitchen

Photo by Chalet Canmore

Chalet Canmore

Cottage Bedroom

Photo by Chalet Canmore

Chalet Canmore

Cottage hot tub

Photo by Chalet Canmore

Chalet Canmore

Location: Canmore, Alta.

Price: Averages $256 per night

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 3

Notes:

Complimentary Banff National Park Pass
View of the Canadian Rockies
Fireplace
Laundry on site
Hot tub closed due to COVID-19

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Cottage Exterior

Photo by Your Leavetown Team

Banff Cabin

Cottage Patio

Photo by Your Leavetown Team

Banff Cabin

Cottage Living Room

Photo by Your Leavetown Team

Banff Cabin

Cottage Kitchen

Photo by Your Leavetown Team

Banff Cabin

Cottage Bedroom

Photo by Your Leavetown Team

Banff Cabin

Cottage Indoor Pool

Photo by Your Leavetown Team

Banff Cabin

Location: Banff, Atla.

Price: Averages $352 per night

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 1

Notes:

Access to indoor pool and sauna
Complimentary use of Banff Roam Bus service
Coin-operated laundry on-site
Daily housekeeping
$25 extra charge per pet per night

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Cottage Exterior

Photo by Susan Jakubiz

Poplar Inn

Cottage Kitchen

Photo by Susan Jakubiz

Poplar Inn

Cottage Living Room

Photo by Susan Jakubiz

Poplar Inn

Cottage Bedroom

Photo by Susan Jakubiz

Poplar Inn

Cottage Deck

Photo by Susan Jakubiz

Poplar Inn

Cottage Hot Tub

Photo by Susan Jakubiz

Poplar Inn

Location: Banff, Alta.

Price: Averages $325 per night

Sleeps: 4

Bedrooms: 2

Notes:

Walk to downtown Banff
Private entrance
Laundry on site
Outdoor fire pit
Outdoor hot tub
Views of Sulphur and Rundle mountains

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Cottage Exterior

Photo by Patrick/VRBO

Rocky Mountain Chalet

Cottage View

Photo by Patrick/VRBO

Rocky Mountain Chalet

Cottage Kitchen

Photo by Patrick/VRBO

Rocky Mountain Chalet

Cottage Living Room

Photo by Patrick/VRBO

Rocky Mountain Chalet

Cottage Dining Room

Photo by Patrick/VRBO

Rocky Mountain Chalet

Cottage Bedroom

Photo by Patrick/VRBO

Rocky Mountain Chalet

Cottage Patio

Photo by Patrick/VRBO

Rocky Mountain Chalet

Location: Canmore, Alta.

Price: Averages $450 per night

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 2

Notes:

Two-storey townhouse
Internet included
Laundry on site
Communal barbecue
Indoor swimming pool and hot tub closed due to COVID-19

Click here to book

Tags Alberta, Banff, cabin rentals, Canadian Rockies, Canmore, Chalet rentals, cottage rentals, real estate, Rocky Mountains, VRBO, VRBOrental

Nouvelles quotidiennes

Plenty to discover in Alberta

Post author By BUM Interactif
Post date 13 June 2011

Alberta offers unique outdoor and historical attractions that make it an ideal Canadian destination.

"Alberta is a world-class destination that millions of people from around the world come each year to visit," explains Frommer’s editor Gene Simmons.

Banff National Park, located in the Rocky Mountains, is one of the most popular outdoor destinations. The famous park offers hiking and skiing with trails that range from an hour to full-day outings.

Visitors can then take a scenic drive north-east towards Jasper National Park – at 10,878 square km, it’s the largest national park in the Rockies and "has the biggest dark sky reserve to see the night sky unencumbered by the light. That kind of beauty shouldn’t be ignored," adds Simmons.

Along the route, be sure to stop in at the Columbia Icefields Glacier Adventure, located about halfway between Banff and Jasper. The attraction allows guests to travel right up onto the ice of an actual glacier.

For those who prefer to leave the car at home, Royal Canadian Pacific Luxury Rail Tours offer a six-day journey through the Rockies. Visitors can travel in comfort aboard a luxury heritage rail car while they watch the astounding scenery roll by.

Tags Alberta, Banff, Calgary, Jasper, Randonnée, Rocheuses, train, Vacances d'été

Nouvelles quotidiennes

Banff, Alberta voted top destination in Canada

Post author By BUM Interactif
Post date 9 May 2011

Popular travel website Trip Advisor has just published an impressive online list of the 337 most popular destinations worldwide – voted by millions of Internet users who visit the site.

For the 2011 Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards, Trip Advisor has compiled all the Canadian destinations on the list, with Banff, Alberta receiving the honor of top destination.

However, British Columbia claims the lion’s share of the top 10. The western province has no less than four cities in the Canadian top ten, including Vancouver (second place), Victoria (third place), Whistler (fourth place) and Tofino (tenth place).

Landing in fifth place, the leading destination for honeymooners, Niagara Falls, is the first eastern location named on the list.

Two Quebec destinations follow with Quebec City and Montreal taking sixth and seventh place, while Toronto (eighth) and Halifax (ninth) rounded out the selections of the top 10 list.

Tags #Montréal, Banff, Québec, Trip Advisor, Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler

Nouvelles quotidiennes

Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe 1953 visit to Banff

Post author By BUM Interactif
Post date 28 September 2010

Just a few months before the historic first issue of Playboy magazine would introduce the charms of Marilyn Monroe to the world in December 1953, she escaped to the charming town of Banff, Alberta.

Travelling with her fiancé Joe DiMaggio, one of the greatest baseball players of all time and recently retired for two years, the couple took a getaway trip in August into the wilds of this Canadian paradise.

A new book, Marilyn: August 1953, showcases more than 100 previously-unpublished photos of the screen goddess’ and baseball legend’s visit to Banff, Alberta in 1953.

Accompanied by photographer John Vachon, the couple is depicted in front of majestic mountainous backdrops, a wilderness that has since developed into a booming tourist attraction.

This was a very different assignment for the photographer, Vachon, whose reputation had been built on photos of poverty in rural America, which may explain the documentary feel of the photos.

Unfortunately, Marilyn Monroe does block some of the most beautiful scenery in the world–we apologize in advance.

Tags 1953, Alberta, Banff, livre, Marilyn Monroe, photo

Nouvelles quotidiennes

Parks Canada Wants to Attract the Urban Camper

Post author By BUM Interactif
Post date 16 November 2009

Since the 2007-2008 season, the average number of campers visiting one of Canada’s national parks has decreased by 9% and the government now wants to attract the urban set; people who may never have even set up a tent in their lives, into the wild woods.

Parks as prestigious as Banff and Jasper in Alberta, the Pacific Rim in British Columbia or even beautiful Cape Breton in Nova Scotia have recorded decreases in traffic.

"The population of Canada has become very urban," said Gloria Keyes-Brady, a tourism specialist with Parks Canada. "A few decades ago people would go camping with their parents. That is not the trend anymore."

Already Forillon Park in Quebec has begun offering stays in a yurt on its property. A yurt is a circular shelter used by nomadic Mongols and Turks in Central Asia. The peculiarity of the yurt is that its size allows for windows, a stove, a sink and furnishings. It is usually shorter than a tall tepee, but considerably wider. Its canvas is maintained by including more wood than the shelter of American Indians and its modern version has a slightly raised wooden floor.

Next spring, a test will be performed in Jasper, and then fully equipped permanent tents will be installed, also with wooden floors.

If the experiment proves successful, Parks Canada could be tempted to install this type of rental housing in many of its parks, and attract customers who seek the experience of nature without sacrificing too much in terms of comfort.

Tags Banff, Forillon, Jasper, Parcs Canada, tente, Yourte