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Find renewal in this fabled getaway of the Canadian Rockies
Making it Happen
Getting There
Fly into Calgary International Airport, which is served by a number of airlines; Air Canada and United offer direct service from New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Factor in about 5 hours of flight time from New York, 3.75 hours from Chicago, or 3 hours from Los Angeles. Those seeking a more leisurely, romantic adventure should consider the Rocky Mountaineer Railway (877-460-3200, www.rockymountaineer.com), a swanky railroad line journeying from Vancouver to either Jasper or Banff (rates to or from Banff start at $667/person one-way).
When to Go
Prices generally double during Banff’s high summer season, from June through September. There is a similar spike in prices during ski season from December to March. Ice and mud can block hiking trails as late as May; tourist crowds are thinner in June and September.
Read our Banff Travel Guide for even more in-depth destination coverage and trip-planning advice!
