言葉を失うほど美しいカナディアン・ロッキーの傑作 | バンフ

言葉を失うほど美しいカナディアン・ロッキーの傑作 | バンフ

Leaving behind the serene waters of Waterton 
Lakes, we pressed north. The Rocky Mountains guiding our path like towering sentinels. Our stop 
for the night was at the Stony Nakota Resort and Casino. A welcome free overnight stay just 36 
minutes east of Banff. Tucked along the foothills, it gave us one last quiet pause before heading 
into the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Well, this morning we are heading over to Banff. 
First time we’ve ever been to Banff. Excited. First time this whole area. Uh yesterday we explored 
Waterton Lakes National Park. Yeah, the glaciers. Highly recommend. Yeah, it was beautiful. We had 
some places planned on uh RV Trip Wizard, but we got a little further than we thought. Michelle 
found on the way here that there was a casino on uh what is this is called uh from Calgary to Banff. 
They don’t call them interstates in Canada. It’s uh it’s Alberta Highway 1, better known as 
TransCanada Highway. M uh which would be an interstate in the United States if it’s a fourlane 
Stony Nakota Resort and Casino. Yeah. When we got here last night, we’ve never seen that many RVs 
staying at a casino at one time. What’s very nice about this one, if you do want to overnight, you 
just go into the front desk of the resort park, tell them you’re staying the night. They give you 
a little piece of paper to put on your dash. Yeah.   Um, but they said, um, your first two nights are 
free, so you can stay multiple nights and then after that it’s $15 per night, Canadian dollars, 
so you can stay multiple nights. Dry camping, no hookups. Hey Siri, what is $15 Canadian dollars 
in US dollars? $15 Canadian dollars is $10.90. Pretty cheap for as of multiple night stay. Yeah. 
August 2025. We’re just gonna swing by a Harvest Host place that we just want to show you guys 
because and plus we want to see it because on   the photos in the Harvest Host website and it is 
just absolutely gorgeous and so we want to drive by there and show it to you. We were wanting to 
stay there but I noticed on the website there was   no availability for like 2 or 3 months. It’s 
all blocked out. They’re not having that many people stay there. They just had something going 
on which is why it’s blocked out. But if you are   a Harvest Host member and sometimes you see that 
one night is blocked out, call them because nine times out of 10 usually for us when it is blocked 
out, um they usually still have room. Um so it’s not always that accurate. So just keep that in 
mind. All right, let’s go. Uh you ready to go? Yep. Okay. Give me a weird look. I got something. 
No, just wanted you to zip it so we can go. [Music] [music: “Imagine a perfect day… Absolutely flawless in every 
way…. That’s the day I’m having right now. I pinch my arm to believe. I wish I could stay 
right here and never leave… Wait up, sun down. Wait a while. I don’t want this 
day to end… Wait up. Wait a while.” [music ends] Look at that view up there. Pretty gorgeous. Yeah, I’m 
pretty sure it was some I don’t know if a golf tournament turn or what that they had going 
on here. Did you want to take a walk through to look at this place? You guys want to take 
a quick peek at this place and see what it’s like there. Chelle noticed the sign said serving 
breakfast. We already ate though. Once again, found a good parking spot where we could hang over 
back there. This is such a beautiful area. This uh already is ranking right up there. 
Oh, there’s the two cars that passed us. If we can, we’ll try to find 
out where it is. They have   the Arvin’s Park. I doubt if it’s in this area. [Music] I asked where you park if you have an RV,   you know, if you’re harvest host staying 
overnight here, and it’s right down here. This right here is exactly why we love using our 
Harvest Host membership whenever we can. Without it, we’d probably never discover hidden gems like 
this. small businesses that welcome travelers to stay overnight in their RVs. To us, it’s more 
than just a place to park. It’s about finding unique spots, supporting locals, and creating 
memories we’d never have on a typical stop. [Music] Heat. Heat. Banff, this iconic town cradled in Alberta’s first 
national park is framed by the dramatic peaks of Mount Rundle and Mount Cascade. They 
dominate the skyline like stone cathedrals, drawing your eyes upward no matter where 
you stand. So this main drag here is where the visitors center is for Banff. And as you know, we 
always like to visit the visitors center first and uh try to get some pointers of uh especially 
when we if we’re limited on time or something, get pointers on the best uh places to see what 
is a turn left, then take the next left into the park, stuff like that. So boy, this place is just 
absolutely beautiful, isn’t it? Very. Oh gosh, it’s already quickly reaching the top of our 
Yes. favorite places, including all national parks. I went ahead and had Michelle go in 
just in case we can’t find a spot. I found a spot. It’s another van here. Here’s where I 
parked. We’re just one block from the main drag. So, there’s visitor information 
here also. That’s kind of nice.   But the visitor center is up here. [Music] two different maps we got from the information. 
I think mine was more for the uh Banff area alone, but it does um give us two spots to go up to two 
peaks to get a really good view. Down on Banff Avenue, life bustles in a way that feels almost European. 
There’s a few campgrounds that are first come, first serve because all the others that 
take reservations are all filled up. So,   we’re hoping that we can come back 
down here during the week after we’re done working and and just uh kind of enjoy 
the area. It’s what our plan and hope is. Well, good news. I went ahead and called the 
campground and they had a spot that was available and it is a first come first serve, but I asked 
him if he’d do us a favor and go ahead and put a   sign on it, reserve it for us uh so we wouldn’t 
have to drive over there and drive back. Save us some time and he did. Very nice of him. I think 
first we’ll follow what this uh girl uh told us from here. And there’s two uh summits. I think she 
said they were the summit. One has a gondola ride. One’s a 20 15 to 20 minute drive from here and 
the other one’s a five minute drive from here. She said it the map is not to scale. So when they 
give you the map, the first one’s here. That’s the 15 to 20 minute drive. She said this road can be 
very congested. May take a little longer. This is only a 5m minute drive, which it looks like it’s 
longer than that. And that’s when she said it’s   not to scale, but she said it’s not as congested, 
but it’s a really beautiful view. So, those are the two uh some of the two main uh viewpoints 
here close to Bamp. And uh and then there’s like some museums in town. You can go see what’s this? 
This is Cave and Basin National Historic Site here as well. And then Michelle got a map and this was 
basically talking about I believe all the uh from what you showed me is like the lakes and stuff. I 
got one that was basically for the town and then the other one was the whole national park. I just 
don’t know if when she said you know the one that has the gondola that’s probably full like you 
can’t park there. You know can’t make a basket if you don’t shoot the ball. Her glasses always 
half empty. I’m just going by what she said. Onward we go. We talked to two different people. 
That’s the problem. Yeah. And we weren’t together. I’m not sure that’s the problem. I was inside 
the visitor center. He was outside at the little   visitor center. How about that? Here, chateau 
style hotels stand shouldertosh shoulder with cozy cafes, local boutiques, and souvenir shops. The 
town hums with travelers from around the world, each seeking their own piece of the Rockies. 
Little goats. Yeah, they’re right here. He’s sitting right here. But step just beyond the 
main street and you’re reminded that this isn’t simply a resort town. It’s the gateway to 
6,500 square kilometers of protected wilderness. Were those not adorable? It’s Billy’s cousins. I like the mimic. You nailed it. This is a land where elk graze at dawn, 
where grizzly bears roam the valleys, and where turquoise legs born from ancient glaciers 
reflect peaks that have stood for millennia. [Music] having our pepperoni sticks and 
have a little snack for lunch.   We got these at that Silver Tip uh resort 
that we were at earlier. That with our Zevia. This one. We like all these Zevia Colas. This 
one’s kind of like Sprite. What’s it called? Lemon Lime Twist. Lemon Lime Twist. No, 
we’re not affiliated with any of these   people. But if if Zevia wants to go ahead and pay 
us something. Yeah. That would be great. Yeah Quest you? How about you? Banff is more than a destination. It’s a collision of 
untamed wilderness and refined charm. It’s a place where raw nature meets human comfort, 
offering both adventure and reprieve. And for us, it’s the next chapter of our journey 
deeper into the soul of the Canadian Rockies. [Music] The big one right there is Cascade 
Mountain. Shorter one, Tunnel Mountain. I’m not sure how you pronounce that. 
Palister Range and then Mount Rundle. [Music] Oh my. The Banff gondola. We got our tickets. 200 
Canadian dollars. It’s basically like a second. Math is hard. 145 a piece. I 
mean together. We’ll put it down below. [Music]   Like a bird on a tree. I’m just sitting here. I 
got time. It’s clear to see from up here. The world seems small. We can sit together. 
[Music] It’s so beautiful. You and me, we meant to be in the great outdoors [Music] forever free. 
As the gondola begins its steady climb, the majesty of Banff unfolds in every direction. 
The cabins glide, carrying you higher and higher until the peaks of the Canadian Rockies 
rise like ancient guardians around you. Sometimes you need to go and take a step back to see the truth around 
you. [Music] From a distance you can tell [Music] [music: “you and me… We’re meant to be… in the great outdoors… forever free… [end music] Beautiful view. Got to do this. What was that? We We don’t have to Not everybody has to go here 
right now. You can go to restaurant whatever. From the summit, the view is nothing 
short of breathtaking. The turquoise ribbon of the Bow River winds 
its way through the valley,   and Banff town itself looks like a tiny 
alpine village cradled by giants. [Music] Mount Rundle and Cascade stand proud on 
the horizon. Their jagged silhouettes etched against the endless sky. Here [Music] at more than 7,000 ft above 
sea level, the air is thinner,   crisper, and every glance feels 
like staring into a living postcard. This journey into the heart of 
the Rockies is where nature’s   artistry is revealed in its purest form. [Music] going to make it. Wow. The last little bit [Music] Oh, quite the line to go back. [Music] Oh, you need hand sanitizer. 
Water. Hand sanitizer first. Water. We ended our day back into the town of Banff. Walking around enjoying the main thoroughfare for shops, restaurants, and galleries. Espresso, chocolate 
chip, and Canadian maple walnut. Yeah. Then it was time to settle in at the Waipati 
Campground in Canmore for the rest of the week. Days were filled with work and our evenings 
became a ritual. Slipping back into Banff to stroll its streets and enjoy the mountain 
glow as the sun dipped behind the peaks. Oh,   you finally found a moose. We’re down at the Banff um sanitary. It’s an RV dump station area and they just charge $10 for you to dump here. And 
the address is 138 Hawk Avenue in Banff. And it’s 10 Canadian dollars and you can use your credit 
card. It looks like it might even take Apple Pay. But when Saturday morning arrived, it was time 
for our last stop within Banff National Park. Well, we have really enjoyed our time here 
this week, even though we had to work some,   but the Banff and Canmore, where the campground 
was, uh, area is absolutely beautiful. Obviously, this is top top, like maybe number one so far on 
our must-see list. Uh today we’re heading a little further north to the Marine Lake area. So I’m sure 
the views are still going to get better. Yeah. Oh, and we’re going to be going along the uh 
what is it? The ice glacier parkway or something like that. The ice field. Icefield 
Parkway. And hopefully we’re going to see some ice glaciers. So far the weather uh 
is going to be cool and probably rainy. [Music] Here we are. [Music] [Music] We don’t wear the winter coats very often. Got here a little bit early. So, we’re going 
to go in and check out the lodge. [Music] I can’t believe you’re in shorts.  Decided to sit down and have a little   bite to eat real quick. I just got some 
sausage links over there. And Michelle, what in the heck did you do to that? 
You destroyed it. That’s It was a lemon cranberry muffin. She doon’t 
mess around. I was hungry. [Music] [Music] We should probably get over there. It is 5 after 
8. Supposed to be 15 minutes before and it starts at 10 minutes. Oh, wrong again. And our uh time 
is 8:20 that we’re supposed to board. My people! crazy. You’re crazy people who wear shorts. I 
do. And my people. Look, there’s another one. To see this, you can’t just drive up anymore. 
Instead, you board a shuttle that winds through the forest up to 6,200 ft above sea level 
until suddenly there it is, Moraine Lake. Oh, look at the up there on the top. 
Yeah, that’s where we’re going. Well,   the rain stinks, but this is pretty cool, though. We’re going to go up to the top of that 
rock pile. That’s a Good viewing point to get some good shots. What do we got here? 
I wonder who put that there. Hmmm my people. [Music] Wow. Wow. Nestled in the Valley of the 10 Peaks is Moraine 
Lake, a glacier fed lake that is one of those places that words can never quite capture. Its 
striking blue green color comes from rock flour, fine particles of glacial sediment that 
refract sunlight in a way that makes the   water glow, an otherworldly turquoise. And 
the backdrop as iconic as the lake itself. Jagged peaks rising sharply around 
it. Each one soaring over 10,000 ft. Look how turquoise that 
water is. I know. [Music] This natural amphitheater is 
what gives the valley its name,   and it creates one of the most photographed 
scenes in all of Canada. In fact, Marine Lake was once featured on the back of the Canadian 
$20 bill, earning it the nickname “the $20 view”. [Music] Today, access is carefully managed. 
Personal vehicles are no longer allowed. A change made to protect the fragile environment 
and ease congestion. But that only adds to the feeling that you’ve stepped into a place 
set apart from the rest of the world.   Standing on the rock pile, a natural marine of 
boulders that offers a panoramic vantage point, you can’t help but feel small 
in the best possible way. [Music] I think that’s our bus up there. Looks like 
the wheels are going round and round. We go down here. That is all my 9:50s and one early. 
So, on up we go. We’re going to continue our journey up to Jasper. Going to go uh drive the 
ice fields. We definitely recommend doing this to see that. This is gorgeous. Always worth it. 
It’s beautiful. And you can only get up there um on some type of shuttle or tour bus. 
They do not allow personal vehicles to   just drive up there. And it it’s 
worth it even if it’s raining. For many, Moraine Lake is the highlight 
of Banff National Park. And for us, it’s the perfect way to close this chapter 
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The Canadian Rockies Masterpiece That Left Us Speechless | Banff
(EP 364)

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In this episode, we take you with us to explore one of the most breathtaking places on Earth, Banff National Park. Surrounded by the towering peaks of Mount Rundle and Mount Cascade, Banff is more than just a resort town… it’s a gateway to 6,500 square kilometers of wilderness, wildlife, and wonder.
We share everything from our RV overnight stays, a breathtaking Harvest Hosts place, ride the Banff Gondola for sweeping views high above the valley, wander Banff Avenue with its charming blend of mountain-style hotels, restaurants, and boutiques, and take in the beauty that has drawn travelers here for generations. Every turn reveals another postcard-perfect moment… and left us absolutely speechless.

From its wildlife…elk, bears, and more, to its turquoise lakes and unforgettable skyline, Banff truly is the Canadian Rockies masterpiece.

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