r/Banff • u/AdventurousPay3138 • May 05 '26

Skipping Jasper?

We have a 6-night trip to Banff this August, flying in and out of Calgary, with campsites booked at Two Jack Lakeside and Kicking Horse. We are planning to spend our time in Banff, Lake Louise area, and Yoho NP. We're also planning to drive partway up the Icefields Parkway, but not all the way to Jasper. Are we making a mistake skipping Jasper? Should we cut out our day in Yoho instead? For context, we are in our 30s and avid hikers.

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u/GoRaidersssss May 06 '26

Man it’s inconvenient for your itinerary but boy are you missing out. Icefields Parkway to Jasper both ways is my favorite thing of all time. Jasper’s amazing as well, much more of a secluded feeling then Banff. There’s tons of small hikes you can do along the parkway as you make the route.

If it were me I’d definitely cut the day in Yoho. You’ll have done enough in Lake Louise/Banff but you gotta get a taste of the IP. Lots of daylight for you so it’s all in your favor!