If the sky is clear while you’re heading out from the restaurant, you can hop in the car and head to a nearby lake for some amazing stargazing opportunities. Outside of the town center, you can see a lot of stars and constellations in areas with little tree cover.

Wapiti and Whistlers Campground are the campgrounds located near the city of Jasper. We stayed at Whistlers Campground. The area is unique to a type of bird who continuously whistles. Whistlers campground is going under renovations in 2019, but Wapiti is a good alternative. >Make reservations here. This challenging route through Kootenay National Park is a classic for good reason. It’s not actually a “loop” though. It doesn’t start and finish in the same place - with most people starting off in Kindersley Pass parking lot and finishing up at Sinclair Creek. There’s 1.2km of highway to complete the loop. If you’re looking for adventurous activities and relaxing views, Maligne Lake is the ideal spot to head over next. You can hire kayaks and canoes for low prices and enjoy your day cruising the waters. Jasper National Park

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Maligne Canyon:(Easy, 3.9 kilometers) An easy, short hike, Maligne Canyon brings you through a striking canyon, passing by ranging rivers and breathtaking waterfalls in the process. Perfect for families or beginner hikers wanting to see some of the most awesome views in the park! To get to the end of the falls, you’ll need to take a trail, which is only ~1.5 kilometers. Once you arrive at the base of the falls, you can stand close enough to feel the cool water sprinkle your face. Cool (literally), huh? Coffee Maker:Y’all this coffee maker is awesome! It comes with a press and cute little cups! >Buy This Awesome Coffee set here Lady MacDonald Tea House– (9 kilometers, 4-6 hours) This hike, named after a tea house that was never actually built, is a gorgeous trail that has beautiful views start to finish. One of the more popular hikes in Canmore, this moderately difficult hike is a perfect half-day adventure for hikers looking for a bit of a challenge and the reward of stunning photogenic viewpoints. Full-Day Hikes in Canmore Mount Yamnuska

The below resources (both our guides and the external ones) are all really helpful for learning more about the attractions at each stop on this itinerary, or for adding activities and extending your trip. If you’re looking for an alternative view, nearby Patricia Lake is also a really lovely place to watch the sun as it peeks over the horizon. Patricia Lake’s water is a lot more still than the water at Pyramid Lake, creating a gorgeous “mirror lake” effect. Moraine Lake Lodge has the best setting of any hotel I’ve stayed at. After a technology-free night in one of the log cabins, I was able to explore the lake in the early morning and late afternoon when no other visitors were around. You can rent canoes from the lodge’s boathouse, or take guided walks with the resident naturalist. Walking in Banff National Park Banff National Park Take pictures at Banff Surprise Corner: I loved this spot! The views of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is incredible.Once you arrive in Banff, head to Tooloulou’s, arguably the best traditional breakfast place in town. It’s a Louisiana-style Cajun restaurant with a Canadian flair. Here, you can get french toast, omelettes, and hashbrowns in HUGE (shareable) portions. It’s delicious, especially since I know you’ll be hungry by the time you arrive in Banff. Late Morning/Afternoon: Explore Banff Town & Surrounding Areas Lake Minnewanka Loop Trail(Easy): An easy loop around one of the most beautiful lakes in the area, the Lake Minnewanka Loop is a fabulous day hike for beginner hikers or families. If you didn’t get over to Lake Minnewanka yesterday, I’d definitely recommend this option! Connect the days spent in Canmore with the days spent in Banff. They are only a 20-minute drive apart. That way you can save yourself a couple of days. If you have more than just 2 days to spend in Banff, here’s our complete guide to the park with a list of 23 amazing adventure activities to try: This itinerary is arguably the most spectacular Canada road trip, and it’s definitely one of the most naturally striking and totally out-of-this-world-beautiful trips you can take in the entire world.