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1. Mount Norquay Lookout
(Pictures/Alberta)

One of the best vantage points around Banff is on the way to Mount Norquay. Since it is slightly out of the way, it does not get noticed by most of the people coming to Banff, even though it's very close ...

2. Plain of Six Glaciers Trail
(Pictures/Alberta)

Plain of Six Glaciers is one of the most spectacular trails around Lake Louise (that are relatively easily accessible, that is). It starts pretty much right at the Chateau and follows the lake shore at ...

3. Cascade Pond near Banff
(Pictures/Alberta)

... There is a trail around the lake and it is also connected to the network of trails going all the way to Minnewanka Lake, so there will be lots of opportunities to hike around, or just simply have a picnic ...

4. Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola
(Pictures/Alberta)

... get up there, too bad we didn't have time to hike all the way up the mountain, next time will try to get there earlier. The word or warning, grizzly bears like the area very much and are always around, ...

5. Banff Gondola
(Pictures/Alberta)

... Sulphur Mountain, which provides an incredible unrestricted view of the town and the valley, and the mountains and lakes around. Getting there is easy, follow Banff Ave until it crosses the bridge (keep ...

6. Bow River Falls trail
(Pictures/Alberta)

... find - to get to the trail, you need to cross the bridge first. Don't forget to look around while you are doing that: Cross the bridge and turn left, you should see Banff YMCA right in ...

7. Highway 93
(Pictures/Alberta)

... drive and is highly recommended to anyone visiting the area. Word of warning, watch for wildlife when you are on this road as there is plenty of it around, from deer to elk and black and grizzy bears. ...

8. Butchart Gardens
(Pictures/Vancouver Island)

... map when you purchase a ticket at the gate with the suggested route marked in it. It will basically take you around the Gardens so you could visit every part of it, starting at Sunken Gardens and all the ...

9. Newcastle Island
(Pictures/Vancouver Island)

... to get to Newcastle. The main trail goes all the way around the island, with lots of side trails that go back to the ferry. There is no elevation gain worth mentioning, the trail is gentle and very well ...

10. Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site
(Pictures/Vancouver Island)

... and all the required buldings and structures. There are many signs around with detailed descriptions of the purpose of all the buildings and mechanisms around you frh Extremely interesting place for ...

11. Hiking around Duncan
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