Alberta summer '16

If you used Waterton as a base you could do this

Also,if you have idea of what days you will be in the parks around Banff and Jasper, I would make reservations as soon as possible to ensure you get a spot especially if it is over one of the three major summer Stat Hoilday weekends , which are, July 1st Canada Day, August 1st in Alberta is Heritage day and in British Columbia is BC Day. Also there is Labour Day weekend which is September 5th .
Every person in BC and Alberta that has an RV will be out on those weekend and campgrounds book up fast with reservations especially in the major national parks like Banff / Jasper and in the provincial parks in both provinces.
One more thing, you may want to check out the Calgary Stampede which is July 8 until the 17th. If your going to be in the area I would defiantly go and check it out. For a good campground for the stampede is in Cochrane and it is called Bow Rivers Edge Campgound. They have a shuttle bus into the Stampede right from the campground and it is a nice campground too, I have stayed there a couple of times.
Soup.

Fishing near Banff

My daughter lives between Canmore and Calgary and she married a fisherman. He is for ever pulling over and throwing a hook in lakes, creeks and rivers in BC and Alberta.
About 4 years ago they took their boat and went fishing on Lake Minnewanka, which is about 3 to 5 KM from Banff on the North side of Hwy 1. Make sure you get the proper licences and tags where required as each province as well as Canadian National Parks all require something different.
Then you may have the chance if you fish in Lake Minnewanka to catch a 25 lbs Lake Trout like my Daughter caught that day 4 years ago. Although they weren't fly fishing they were trolling in the boat, but there is still a chance of catching a whopper like she did.

Oh, and she is for ever bringing up the subject of who catches the biggest fish in the Family! :B

Soup.

As an extra to PIPEMAN's route stop in and check out the museum in Cardston
Art.

If you're enter Canada via Sweetgrass/Coutts, you might consider sliding west on 501 just outside of Coutts off of hwy 4. Go west to Hwy 2, north through Cardston to # 5, go west(left) and take in Waterton National Park. There is a campground right in Waterton town site or there are campgrounds outside of the park. We usually stay at Waterton Springs Campground. We'll be there this coming summer also. From there you can head north through Pincher Creek, catch #3 hwy, go west and you can get to Frank Slide. Look for the entrance to the Slide Observation building. Interesting stuff. From there you can go back east until you come to hwy #22( Cowboy Trail), turn north and enjoy the drive through the foothills. Now you will have a choice when you get to Longview.There is a junction almost at the northern end of town. There's a campground on the left if needed. If you turn left you will get to hwy #40 which will take you through Peter Lougheed Provincial park/Kananaskis Country. Great drive through the mountains. There are campgrounds along the way.Hwy 40 will take you to hwy #1. Turn left to Banff etc. If you don't want to go through Lougheed park go straight out of Longview and hwy #22 will take you to hwy #1. All the highways are good for traveling on. Campgrounds would probably need reservations. Been there and done it a few times. Never gets boring for me and the copilot. Something to think about

As a non resident tou will need a non resident cishing licence. To fish inside a Canadian NP you will also need a NP fishing licence. You can get these at Parks Canada. Check out the gondola at Banff townsite. There is a weather station set up at the peak from when Banff was first settled. It worth the trip. Also check out Lake Louise, canoes are available for rental to explore the lake.

Both Banff and Canmore just east of Banff townsite have shopping districts with small mom & pop type stores. On weekends there is a farmers market in both towns with fresh veggies and homemade baking and preserves.

If you go to Jasper there is a restaurant there where you can watch the food preparation through the windows. Food is pretty good. Can't remember the name of it though.

Also check out Maligne Lake in Jasper.

While there check out the Frank slide area. When the mountain collapsed, it covered a huge area, including a small lake. It is south of Banff NP Park in Waterton NP Park.

As couple hours west of Banff is Field BC where the Big Hill is. A curved tunnel was built, where a single train crosses over itself as it climbs/descends the hill.