Is Sept too late for visiting Canadian Rockies?
Planning to visit Canadian Rockies in Sept 2016, driving a 30 ft class A, will it be too cold?
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September is our favorite time to camp in Banff but it can get cold, particularly at the end of the month. You shouldn't have to worry about freezing too much, but you might encounter some snow. It usually doesn't stick around though.
There are a lot fewer people so the attractions will be less crowded. Also, some of the best hiking is in the fall. Google Larch Valley hiking and see what I mean.
We've camped in Banff into October some years, but we usually just plan to go up when we see the weather. Tunnel Mountain Campground (Banff)closes October 2 this year and Whistler's (Jasper) closes October 10.
If there is snow, you will not want to travel on the highway from Banff to Jasper until it is cleared. The good thing is that it is rare to get that much snow in September.
I'd highly recommend going especially if you can go early in the month when the weather is more reliable.
There are a lot fewer people so the attractions will be less crowded. Also, some of the best hiking is in the fall. Google Larch Valley hiking and see what I mean.
We've camped in Banff into October some years, but we usually just plan to go up when we see the weather. Tunnel Mountain Campground (Banff)closes October 2 this year and Whistler's (Jasper) closes October 10.
If there is snow, you will not want to travel on the highway from Banff to Jasper until it is cleared. The good thing is that it is rare to get that much snow in September.
I'd highly recommend going especially if you can go early in the month when the weather is more reliable.
