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FAQ
How do I get around?
Mountain Park Travel Canada's transportation options include:
- Car Rental
- Rail Travel
- Private Driver / Guide
- Independent Motorcoach Sightseeing
When is the best time of year to travel?
Depending on your interest, Western Canada offers wonderful year round travel opportunities. Spring travelers get a chance to see spring run off at its best. There is nothing prettier than watching ice gracing the edges of our creeks, rivers, and lakes. Winter and Fall offer the opportunity to ice skate, walk, play hockey, or possibly take a horse drawn sleigh ride on Nature's best frozen playgrounds. Summer is the peak season to view the stunning colours of the glacial lakes and take advantage of summer activities, hiking and photographic opportunities.
- Winter Holiday, Ski & Snowboard Vacations:
- Whistler / Blackcomb: Nov 20 - Apr 15
- Canadian Rockies: Nov 20 - May 1
- Summer Vacations: June 1 - Sept 30
- Spring Travel: April 1 - May 30.
- Fall Travel: Oct 1 - Nov 20
When is the best time of year to see Lake Louise?
Locals & visitors have fun every year trying to guess what day the ice will melt off Lake Louise. Last year it was June 5! If you want to see the spectacular turquoise colors of our glacier fed lakes, we recommended visiting between June 15 - October 15.
When is high season versus low season?
- Canadian Rockies:
- High Season: June - September
- Low Season: October - May
- Whistler / Blackcomb:
- High Season: December - April
- Low Season: May - November
Will I see bears in Banff National Park?
Visitors often enjoy viewing mountain wildlife in the Park. Deer, elk, moose, squirrels, waterfowl and even bears live in the area. Morning and late evening sightings are most common, and early spring is a great time to see wildlife with their young.
How fast is 100 km?
All travel distances in Canada are in metric. If you see a sign for 100 km per hour, this equals 60 miles per hour. Please see travel tips for metric conversions.
What can I expect of Mountain Roadways?
Expect scenic paved routes throughout your travels. Remarkably, there is only one major highway in Banff National Park. This is the Trans Canada Highway #1. Highway 93 North between Lake Louise and Jasper (Icefields Parkway) as well as a few other scenic access roads, make for easy mountain travel on well-maintained roads. All of our customers receive personalized driving instructions including maps and recommended sightseeing.
What is the highest elevation I will travel to?
The highest mountain pass, located at the Athabasca Glacier is approximately 3,500 meters or 7,000 ft.. Banff is at an elevation of 4,000 ft., Lake Louise is a 5,000 ft., and Jasper is at 3,000 ft.
What is the best recommendation when planning travel to the Canadian Rockies?
We recommend our customers spend no less than two days visiting each area. This allows one day to explore, without having to check out of the hotel by mid-morning.