Banff National Park - Alberta, Canada (Levels 1 to 3)

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Click Trail Condition Report (http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/tcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092) to read more and Weather Forecast (http://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-49_metric_e.html) to pack your clothes accordingly

Hiking Itinerary (to see the entire trip click here (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/181579652/))

1. Sun June 15 late afternoon: we will have sightseeing and checking out Peyto Lake and Bow Lake on the Icefields Parkway in Banff NP (http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10/glaciers-icefields.aspx).

2. Mon June 16 all day: we will hike and have activities at few locations in the 10 Things You Have to See in Banff National Park (http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10.aspx)

3. Tues June 17 all day: continue with the rest of the 10 Things You Have to See in Banff National Park (http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10.aspx)

4. Wed June 18 morning: leaving Banff and visiting Calgary Downtown (http://www.calgarydowntown.com/events.html?view=day&day=1403071200#83105) before heading home

What to bring: wear hiking clothes (loose shorts/pants), swimming clothes, hiking boots or shoes, sandals, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, food and personal items

***10 hiking Essentials: link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

ABOUT BANFF NATIONAL PARK (http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/index.aspx): Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, the 3rd oldest in the world, established in 1885. Banff National Park is located in the province of Alberta in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is situated 128 km (80 miles) west of Calgary, 401 km (250 miles) southwest of Edmonton and 850 km (500 mi) northeast of Vancouver.

Simplicity marks the origin of Banff. In 1883, on the slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, three railway workers discovered a natural hot spring, and from there the park was born. Nowadays, Banff is one of the world’s premiere destinations, spanning a region of unparalleled majestic mountain scenery. Every year, millions of visitors make the pilgrimage to Banff to take in its stunning views and arsenal of activities. Size: 1,641,027 acres

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