Episode 25: Canada Parks Road Trip — Banff, Jasper, Waterton, Yoho, and Kootenay!

Let’s road trip to the national parks in the Canadian Rockies! 

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are heading up north to talk about the best Canadian national parks in the Rockies. You’ll want to set aside a couple of weeks for this trip because you definitely won’t run out of fun things to do! 

This road trip covers five different Canadian National Parks, and we are so excited to dive into them with you today. 

Join us as we cover: 

• Why this trip is the perfect addition to your trip to Glacier
• Where to begin this road trip in Canada
• The boat tour with the best views in Waterton National Park
• Where to go for a full Canadian experience
• Our favorite hike at Waterton Lakes
• The killer ants you need to watch out for
• The best stops in Waterton
• What we love about Banff National Park
• Our favorite things to do in Banff
• One of the most incredible drives we’ve ever done
• What we love about the Icefields Parkway
• Why Jasper National Park is a must-visit park
• The wildlife you’ll find in Jasper
• Our favorite areas in Yoho National Park
• Tips for getting reservations for Lake O’Hara 
• Other sites to see on your trip

We hope you enjoyed our tips for this epic road trip through the Canadian National Parks! These national parks are incredible; we know you will have so much fun if you decide to take this trip. 

If you want to learn more about Banff and Jasper, you’ll find can’t-miss articles for these parks on Dirt In My Shoes!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Waterton Lakes National Park
• Waterton Cruises
• Prince of Wales Hotel
• Banff National Park
• Banff Can’t-Miss List
• Jasper National Park
• Jasper Can’t-Miss List
• Yoho National Park
• Lake O’Hara
• Kootenay National Park

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