{"id":528,"date":"2009-04-14T09:57:28","date_gmt":"2009-04-14T09:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banffnationalpark.com\/?p=528"},"modified":"2023-05-10T11:09:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T11:09:22","slug":"faq-about-banff-and-the-canadian-rockies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banffnationalpark.com\/visitors-information\/faq-about-banff-and-the-canadian-rockies\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ About Banff and the Canadian Rockies"},"content":{"rendered":"

FAQ About Banff, Alberta and the Canadian Rockies<\/h2>\n

One of the many reasons why Banff <\/a>is so popular with visitors is because of its diversity. The choice of accommodations<\/a> is enough to occupy a week of humming and hawing alone. The list of activities<\/a> to choose from is exhausting in itself and the areas around Banff are packed full of unique beauty. Here at Banff National Park.com, we often receive questions from readers to help sort out their vacation. Below is a list of these questions and answers to assist your planning.<\/p>\n

1) Can I go Backpacking<\/a> in Banff?<\/h3>\n

Why the heck not! There are over 1100km of tails to choose from in Banff alone. You can go it yourself or go an organized trip. Here is a list of recommendations:<\/p>\n

One Night<\/strong>: Healy Creek; or Mosquito Creek; or Paradise Valley<\/p>\n

Two Nights<\/strong>: Dolomite Pass; or Mystic Pass; or Glacier Lake<\/p>\n

Three Nights<\/strong>: Healy Creek – Healy Pass – Egypt Lake – Whistling Valley – out via Red Earth Creek<\/p>\n

Four Nights<\/strong>: Mosquito Creek – Molar Pass – Fish Lake – the high route to Pipestone Pass – Isabela Lake – out via Dolomite Pass<\/p>\n

Ten Nights<\/strong>: Mosquito Creek – Fish Lake – Clearwater Pass – Clearwater River – Peters Creek – Divide Creek – Red Deer River – Red Deer Lakes – Skoki Valley – Deception Pass – out via Boulder Pass *** NOTE – this is a trip for experienced backcountry travelers who are used to off trail navigation, river crossing, and self sufficiency…. it is a gorgeous trip but YOU WILL BE ON YOUR OWN WITH NO SUPPORT – CELL PHONES DO NOT WORK HERE… and Wardens rarely patrol this far back in the park…<\/p>\n

2) Should I be Worried About Bears?<\/a><\/h3>\n

Yes, you should. Bears are a very real threat and if they feel threatened they can react dangerously. Both black and grizzly bears inhabit front and backcountry areas of the Canadian Rockies.<\/a> You should do the following things to make sure of your safety:<\/p>\n