We are heading to Banff NP from Seattle 7/20-7/28 any "don't miss" rides or places to stay away from? At this time we are going to ride I5 to Princeton hwy 3 to Cranbrook 95 to Golden then to lake Louise 93 to Valemount then 5 south towards Seattle.

 

no help form my neighbors to the north?

 

If I am in the area of Sicamous I stop at Dutchman Dairy for an ice cream cone and some cheese curds. The curds are nice and fresh. Not a big sightseeing thing,,,,but tasty

 

When you arrive at Lake Louise, take a ride up to Morraine lake. It's very spectacular.

Take the 1A highway from Lake Louise to Banff. Also known as the Johnson Canyon hwy. You have to ride slow. It has a low speed limit, but you'll see lots of wildlife. Maybe you'll see some big animals like Elk near the highway.

When in the Banff townsite, take a ride up the Tunnel mountain road.

Take the Gondola in Banff to the top of Sulpher mountain. It's a bit pricy but well worth the view.

 

Have to say one of our best rides ever! the people up there were kind and so helpful.
everything is a lil expensive but all in all worth it!!! last day we rode from Valemont to Yelm, wa. 584 miles, left early and were home in time to hit rush hour traffic....that sucked!