Planning Banff for a big family group is a totally different kind of trip. In this episode, Banff travel planning expert Celine Brewer shares a simple framework for building a multi-generational itinerary that works for kids, teens, parents, and grandparents. You’ll learn how to choose the right home base, avoid the common group-travel mistakes, and plan days that include “together time” without forcing everyone into the same pace.

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Links mentioned

• Banff vs Canmore: where should you stay?
  
• Where to stay in the Canadian Rockies (best bases)
  
• Banff with kids: local family guide
  
• Family-friendly hotels in Banff
  
• Best things to do in Banff for non-hikers
  
• Cave and Basin National Historic Site
  
• Lake Minnewanka cruise
  
  

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You’ve booked your Banff trip, and now the real questions start. In Part 2 of this Q&A series, local Banff trip planner Celine Brewer tackles the nitty-gritty logistics that come up once you’re finalizing your itinerary. Think gondolas and chairlifts, biking vs driving the Bow Valley Parkway, how Lake Louise and Moraine Lake transit works, what to pack for hiking, and the practical details people miss like bear spray and park passes.

Links mentioned

• What to bring hiking in Banff (packing breakdown + gear list)
• Banff hiking tips (includes bear spray guidance)
• Top apps for visiting Banff National Park (including audio guides)
• Which Banff gondola is right for you
• Bow Valley Parkway guide (closures, stops, and tips)
• Cycling the Bow Valley Parkway (routes, distances, difficulty)
• Johnston Canyon hike guide (including seasonal tips)
• Banff park pass: what it is and why you need it
• Moraine Lake Shuttle - what you need to know

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Planning a Banff trip can feel like a spiral of browser tabs and conflicting advice. In this episode, local Banff trip planner Celine Brewer kicks off a two-part Q&A series answering the big-picture questions she hears most often in her Live Banff Trip Planning Workshops. You’ll learn what actually needs to be booked ahead, what does not, and how to make the key decisions that shape your itinerary before you get lost in the details.

Links mentioned

• Live Banff Trip Planning Workshop recording (instant access)
• Where to Stay in Banff
• Moraine Lake shuttle options and how to book
• Which Banff gondola is right for you
• Getting around Banff without a car
• Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park
  
  

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Don’t forget to check out the free guides and planning tools on travelbanffcanada.com and banfftravelplanning.com.

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