Banff Travel Podcast
Celine Brewer is a local Banff travel expert who helps visitors plan unforgettable trips to Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies. She specializes in creating stress-free itineraries and sharing insider tips for exploring Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore/Kananaskis and other nearby national parks like Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, and Kootenay National Park.
This show will deliver practical travel advice about how to plan, experience, and make the most of your Canadian Rockies vacation. If you are looking for Banff travel tips from a local expert who lives in the Canadian Rockies, then you are in the right place.
This podcast will provide valuable insights for first-time visitors, families, adventure travellers, photographers, and anyone planning a trip to Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, and the Canadian Rockies.
If you want to learn how to create the perfect Banff itinerary and discover the best of the Canadian Rockies, you are in the right place!
This show will provide answers to questions like:
- Which one is better, Banff or Jasper?
- Is it worth visiting Kootenay National Park?
- What is special about Yoho National Park?
- Is it worth going to Kananaskis?
- What is the best month to go to Banff?
- Is it better to stay at Banff or Lake Louise?
- Where to stay in Banff if you don't have a car?
- How many days are needed to visit Banff?
- What are the best hikes in Banff for different skill levels?
- How do I avoid crowds at popular Banff spots?
Banff Travel Podcast
5: Is Moraine Lake Sunrise Worth It? Tips for Your Visit
In this episode, Celine shares everything you need to know about one of Banff’s most iconic (and debated) experiences—catching sunrise at Moraine Lake. You’ll get an honest look at what sunrise is really like, how to decide if it’s worth the early wake-up call, and exactly how to plan for it now that personal vehicles are no longer allowed at Moraine Lake.
Drawing from years of experience living in the Rockies and helping travelers plan their dream visits, Celine shares insider tips on the best way to get there for sunrise, what to pack for those chilly early mornings, and how to set realistic expectations (because not every sunrise is picture-perfect—and that’s okay!). You’ll also hear a listener Q&A on the best hikes around Banff National Park.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- What to expect at Moraine Lake at sunrise (the good and the reality)
- Whether sunrise is right for your travel style and schedule
- Bonus tips to make your sunrise experience smoother and more memorable
Mentioned in this podcast:
Guide to Getting to Moraine Lake
Hikes mentioned in this podcast:
- Lake Agnes Teahouse
- Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse
- Big Beehive
- Little Beehive
- Tunnel Mountain
- Johnston Canyon
Don’t forget to check out the free guides and planning tools on travelbanffcanada.com and banfftravelplanning.com.
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