Lake Louise with mountains reflection at Banff National Park, Canada. Before I travel, I tend to remind myself that my perception of a place is rarely the reality—particularly in a destination like ...

Banff National Park has long been one of our favorite destinations in Canada to visit as a family. Tucked away in the Canadian Rockies, Banff is not only one of the most beautiful and picturesque ...

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Before I travel, I tend to remind myself that my perception of a place is rarely the reality—particularly in a destination like Canada's Banff National Park, which is world-renowned for its jagged ...