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Adding a few days to your Banff trip

 

Day 1: Banff to Jasper National Park

- Depart from Banff in the morning and head north on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93), towards Jasper National Park.

- Enjoy the scenic drive, consider stopping at Herbert Lake, Peyto Lake and Sunwapta Falls. 

- Continue driving north towards Jasper, taking in the breathtaking mountain scenery along the way.

- Arrive in Jasper in the afternoon and check into your accommodation.

- Visit Pyramid Lake and enjoy a leisurely stroll around the lake shore.

- Spend the evening exploring Jasper townsite and dining at one of the local restaurants.

 

Day 2: Jasper National Park

- Start your day with a visit to Valley of the Five Lakes. Hike the Valley of the Five Lakes Trail, which offers stunning views and access to all five lakes.

- After the hike, head to Horseshoe Lake for a refreshing swim or picnic by the water.

- In the afternoon, explore more of Jasper National Park, perhaps visiting other nearby attractions like Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake or Athabasca Falls. 

- Return to Jasper townsite for dinner and relaxation.

 

Day 3: Jasper to Fairmont Hot Springs

- Depart from Jasper in the morning and begin your journey southward towards Fairmont Hot Springs.

- Drive back along the Icefields Parkway, enjoying the scenic views.

- Make stops at viewpoints along the way, such as Athabasca Falls and Sunwapta Falls.

- Continue south towards Fairmont Hot Springs, enjoying the breathtaking mountain scenery.

- Arrive in Fairmont Hot Springs in the afternoon and check into your accommodation.

- Spend the rest of the day relaxing in the natural hot springs and enjoying the resort amenities.

 

Day 4: Fairmont Hot Springs to Kananaskis Country

- Depart from Fairmont Hot Springs and drive east towards Kananaskis Country.

- Along the way, make a stop at Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park. Take a short hike to explore the unique geological formations.

- Continue driving towards Kananaskis Country, passing through picturesque mountain landscapes.

- Arrive at your accommodation in Canmore in the afternoon.

- In the evening, take a leisurely stroll around Grassi Lakes or enjoy a scenic drive.

 

Day 5: Kananaskis Country to Calgary

- Spend the morning exploring more of Kananaskis Country. Consider hiking to Galatea Lakes or exploring the trails around Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes.

- After lunch, begin your journey back to Calgary.

- Drive through the scenic Kananaskis Trail (Highway 40) for stunning mountain views.

- Arrive back in Calgary in the late afternoon or early evening, concluding your road trip.

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