šØš¦ 3-Day Banff Road Trip from Edmonton (Family-Friendly!) ššØ
š Perfect for families/kids ā easy hikes, scenic drives & yummy eats! šļø Day 1: Edmonton ā Calgary ā Canmore ā Banff š£ Lunch in Calgary: Hon Jin (fresh sushi downtown!) š Hidden Gem Stop: Grassi Lakes near Canmore 20-min hike to turquoise waters š (no Banff pass needed ā just $ Kananaskis pass) š” Stay: Banff Caribou Lodge (cozy cabins + hot springs under the stars!) šļø Day 2: Moraine Lake + Lake Louise š Moraine Lake: Shuttle required (book 2 days ahead at 8AM! $8/adult, kids free under 12) Sunrise at Rockpile = insta-famous views šø šļø Lake Louise: Canoeing @$160/hr (max 3 adults) ā morning light = best photos! Pro tip: Arrive by 11AM to avoid harsh sun šļø Day 3: Canmore Food Tour ā Home š„Æ Breakfast: Rocky Mountain Bagel Co. (smoked salmon bagels ā worth the queue!) š Last Meal: Thai House (spicy tom yum + mango sticky rice š) š Drive back to Edmonton by 3PM (easy 3hr trip) š” Key Tips: ā Shuttles: Sell out FAST ā set that alarm! ā Canoes: Line up at 8:30AM for first pick ā Packing: Layers + bear spray (rent in Banff) #BanffWithKids #LakeLouiseCanoe #AlbertaRoadTrip #BudgetTravel #CanadianRockies