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ACTIVITIES SIGHTS
BANFF • CANMORE KANANASKIS • LAKE LOUISE
NEW OWNERS. OLD TRADITIONS.
Shadow Lake Lodge (p 31) was built in 1929 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Brewster family purchased the lodge in 1938 to show guests a luxurious getaway with meals, wine and comfort. Now, the Alpine Club of Canada has taken ownership of this historic oasis. They will continue the legacy of exceptional hospitality as they open their doors to a new type of backcountry lodge. -KB
HIGH ABOVE THE CROWDS It doesn’t take a long day of hiking to get spectacular mountaintop views. Ride the historic "Big Chair" sightseeing chairlift at Mt Norquay (p 40) and try the via ferrata or enjoy a bite at Cliffhouse Bistro (p 57). The Banff Gondola (p 39) will take you to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy interpretative displays at the upper terminal, mountaintop dining and a short walk along the boardwalk to the historic weather observatory at Sanson Peak. Experience beautiful alpine meadows and glaciers at the top of the Lake Louise Summer Gondola (p 40). Join a free interpretative program or try a guided hike. -KB 20
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ROAM AWAY Looking to get to Lake Louise? Want to visit Moraine Lake? Or do you just want to get around town without dealing with summer traffic? ROAM Transit (p 40) is the area’s trusted regional transit service that will get you there, safely and on time. Get to all the attractions without the fuss. New this year: book your Moraine Lake shuttle in advance. No more waiting for the bus! -KB
LEFT: BANFF GONDOLA // PURSUIT ABOVE LEFT: TRAVEL ALBERTA // PAUL ZIZKA @PAULZIZKAPHOTO
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