rhrice3 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 We are thinking of going in early June. We were looking at Banff and Jasper. My husband heard that Banff is now really populated and commercialized so we might prefer Jasper. Does anyone have experience with these areas? We would hike, kayak, etc. We don't do amusement parks, shopping, etc. Also, we were thinking of the islands off British Columbia? if anyone has experience doing some nice family activities there. Thanks ReneeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neige Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Banff is pretty touristy, but still a lovely place to visit. If you're out hiking or kayaking, it hardly matters what the village is like. There are some really great restaurants there too. The islands off of BC can also be touristy - depends on which ones you're looking to visit. Some are pretty isolated and therefore have fewer visitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 The Tete Jaune Cache area might be of interest to you. It's fairly near Jasper and not too touristy, from what I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 If you are in Alberta it is worth a trip to Drumheller and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. If you have boating experience the best way to experience the BC islands is to charter a boat for a few days. There are marine parks that are only accessible by boat. There are a lot of beautiful areas for kayaking and hiking in BC. You can also go caving at the Horne Lake Caves on Vancouver Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think you should skip the beautiful mountains and wildlife of Jasper and hit the other side of the province, Lloydminster area to be exact. Flat prairie, a town split in half with a provincial border, only 45 minutes from me :) haha Both Banff and Jasper are tourist areas, both are beautiful but Jasper is my favorite by far. I agree you should check out drumheller As for BC I used to go there every summer as a kid and have great memories of it, but it all depends on where you want to go. I used to go to courtney and victoria on the island. My folks and siblings often still head to penticton or cranbrook area each summer to vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 My only experience w/Jasper is through good memories of this old song. I'd go there for that reason alone! :001_smile: Up in a meadow in Jasper Alberta Two men and four ponies on a long lonesome ride To see the high country and learn of her people The ways that they lived there the ways that they died And one is a teacher one a beginner Just wanting to be there and wanting to know And together they're trying to tell us a story That should have been listened to long long ago Now the life in the mountains is living in danger From too many people too many machines And the time is upon us today is forever Tomorrow is just one of yesterday's dreams Cold nights in Canada and icy blue winds The man and the mountains are brothers again Clear waters are laughing they sing to the sky The Rockies are living they never will die Up in a meadow in Jasper Alberta Two men and four ponies on a long lonesome ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 our oldest lives in edmonton. i have never visited in june. i think it has something to do with mosquitoes and black flies..... canadian banff touristy is not the same as disneyworld touristy, kwim? it is definitely worth seeing. we love drumheller and the museum.... lake louise..... jasper..... will think more..... ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 We have friends that live close to Jaspar so we visit often and LOVE it. We have gone into Banff national park too for cliff jumping into lakes, etc? All around lots to do enjoy for outdoor enthusiasts and the town of Jaspar is awesome too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 our oldest lives in edmonton. i have never visited in june. i think it has something to do with mosquitoes and black flies..... canadian banff touristy is not the same as disneyworld touristy, kwim? it is definitely worth seeing. we love drumheller and the museum.... lake louise..... jasper..... will think more..... ann I am originally from edmonton, and am back there often(1-2 times a month if not more). While the mosquitos are a pita, I have never had issues with flies. June in Edmonton is nice, though the festivals in the summer months are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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