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Banff vs. Glacier National Parks
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:07 pm
Obviously one being in Canada and the other in Montana, are there any major differences or preferences for one over the other. Looking at going in May/June.
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Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:08 pm to Golfer
I would go to Banff in a heartbeat.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:09 pm to Golfer
Banff was awesome. I've never been to Glacier, but it's on the list of places to see.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:09 pm to Golfer
Glacier National
Don't give money to the Canadian eco-tourism cause.
Don't give money to the Canadian eco-tourism cause.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:10 pm to Golfer
I went to both on the same trip. Banff is akin to the US Rockies but much more rugged. Glacier has, well .... glaciers. Hiking a glacier is pretty cool. Assume you can do the same in Banff, but not positive.
Would say both are similar with slight differences.
Either would be awesome.
Would say both are similar with slight differences.
Either would be awesome.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:13 pm to Golfer
Banff/Jasper (which is adjacent on the BC side) is bigger and has more actual glaciers. Glacier has Going To The Sun Road, which is one of the world's great scenic drives. If I was backpacking, I'd probably do Glacier. If not, I'd go to Banff, which has a bit more touristy stuff. But you can't go wrong with either. And they're not that far apart, so you could feasibly do both if you had enough time.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:14 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
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I went to both on the same trip
Same here. There's arguably more to do in and around Banff. But I personally found the Going to the Sun Highway in Glacier to be the most spectacular drive I have ever made. You can also go up to the Canadian side of Glacier (Waterton) and it's spectacular as well.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:18 pm to Golfer
I've been to both, Banff is more memorable.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:19 pm to Golfer
Banff is busier and has more touristy things. There's literally a downtown area with shopping, etc. Banff also has Lake Louise and Yoho nearby and Jasper not too far away either.
Glacier is a backpacker's paradise. Lots of cool places if you're going there for that purpose. There's still some touristy stuff, but not as much as Banff.
I've been to both twice. They're close enough together that I'd recommend visiting both. Make sure to make your reservations as early as possible. Stuff fills up pretty fast at both places. Do you have to choose one or the other?
Glacier is a backpacker's paradise. Lots of cool places if you're going there for that purpose. There's still some touristy stuff, but not as much as Banff.
I've been to both twice. They're close enough together that I'd recommend visiting both. Make sure to make your reservations as early as possible. Stuff fills up pretty fast at both places. Do you have to choose one or the other?
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:20 pm to Jim Rockford
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And they're not that far apart, so you could feasibly do both if you had enough time.
Yeah. We may be able to do both if I can get the rental/car and airline stuff to work out with one way pricing cross-border.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:32 pm to Golfer
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May/June
Going to the sun road will not be completely open.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:34 pm to LSUJuice
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Going to the sun road will not be completely open.
Good point. It didn't open until late June/early July last year I believe.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:38 pm to LSURussian
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I've been to both, Banff is more memorable.
Same here. Banff/Lake Louise is the better choice.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:43 pm to Golfer
If you like playing golf go to Banff. If not, go to Glacier.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:49 pm to Golfer
if you want to go backcountry, go to Glacier
but that time of year some of the passes might still be closed
Banff is more crowded
both are gorgeous
I enjoyed Glacier more
but that time of year some of the passes might still be closed
Banff is more crowded
both are gorgeous
I enjoyed Glacier more
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:50 pm to Traveler
Lakes in Banff are a little more beautiful. They are a bright emerald green( glacial flour). Glacier's lakes are great also, just not as breathtaking. Drive up to Banff from Glacier is worth doing. Stay off interstates and use backroads. Thank me later.
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:51 pm to kjntgr
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Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:53 pm to Golfer
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Banff vs. Glacier National Parks by Golfer
Been to both numerous times. My brother lives right outside of Glacier. If you can do both I would, we drove north to Banff from Glacier and flew into Glacier National Park Int'l Airport. Gotta be world's smallest int'l airport, our flight was delayed because of Caribou on the runway.
Maybe because Ive been to Glacier so many more times though its kind of worn on me, but you definitely want to see Banff and the town of Banff. Glacier is a must -do only if the Going-to-the-Sun road is open. Its closed some years year round because of the snow. If it is open then hikes on Logans Pass at the peak of Going-to-the-sun road make the whole trip through the park worth it. The Hidden Lake hike at Logans Pass is a must if it is open. Last year we went and it was closed but the summer before in June the path was still almost 100% covered in snow which is neat being from LA and it was awesome hike with great vistas. Mountain goats came right up to us on the trail too.
You can do a two week trip in the Canadian Rockies between these two and not run out of hikes or things to do though. Enjoy your trip
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:54 pm to Salmon
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if you want to go backcountry, go to Glacier
but that time of year some of the passes might still be closed
Banff is more crowded
both are gorgeous
I enjoyed Glacier more
How much of Glacier do you think is doable and worthwhile with elementary school age kids? Talking like day hikes and not overnight backcountry. They're pretty resilient for a good half day trek. Am I gonna get to see some worthwhile shite, given those strictures?
Posted on 2/1/16 at 12:56 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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How much of Glacier do you think is doable and worthwhile with elementary school age kids?
if you have never been, plenty
plenty of short 2-3 mile hikes to gorgeous waterfalls and whatnot
and just driving the Going to the Sun road is amazing itself
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