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tsimtcu8
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Mar 14, 2013

Vancouver-Jasper-Banff-Lake Louise-Calgary

Hi all,
My wife and I are planning a road trip (camping in my pickup along the way) leaving Vancouver, BC June 28th making our way northeast toward Jasper, Banff, and Lake Louise and arriving in Calgary July 6th for the Stampede. I am looking for input on must see's along this general route as well as recommeded places to camp. thanks!

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  • A fantastic trip. We did the reverse some years ago. Take the tour of the Jasper ice fields. Toward the end of your trip there is a museum called Buffalo Jump. well worth the stop.
  • What route are you taking to get to Jasper? Also, you might want to consider heading south out of Calgary (on 2 or 22) and back to Osooyos via Hwy 3, if you have enough time. What are you camping in? Do you have kids?
  • Do you have reservations for the Stampede and a place to stay during that event? If not you had better change your plans or make those reservations soon or you will be out of luck. And one week to travel to all those NPs is just not too wise - you won't see/enjoy much except driving!

    More specifice on your planned trip would help us make suggextions.
  • In Jasper, we like Whistler CG. Nice long pull-thru sites, FHU, trees, shade, and some privacy. Only a couple of mosquitos. In Banff do not stay at Tunnel Mtn. as it is only a "park on side of road" style CG. Bumper to bumper, filthy sites, beat-up tables. On the way, you might try Radium Hot Springs, as the pool is really nice. Clean, great locker-rooms, and not crowded in the a.m. Several RV parks in town, plus a provincial CG.