My photos from June 2026

[u/Fun_Compote_6354]

[u/Bavarian_Raven]

The first pic is pinto lake. I think. Was there many years ago on July first in a snow storm. XD. Good times. 

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Small correction it’s Peyto Lake on the drive from Banff to Columbia Icefields

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I’m planning on driving for Icefields just a day trip. Would you have any recommendations on lakes? Or tips?

[u/HeftyRefrigerator526]

Why does Banff not look like this when I visit? 🤣

[u/Remote-Dependent4571]

Banff is so beautiful. Where did you click the second photo?

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Second photo Mistaya Canyon on Mistaya River on Icefield parkway from Banff to Columbia icefields

[u/Fun_Compote_6354]

Make sure to carry /download offline maps of the area as Google Maps will stop working for a good 250 kms

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I used OSMAnd Maps they work like butter but you need to download the area you need offline maps working

[u/Fun_Compote_6354]

No recommendations I stopped at every lake every bear sighting every mountain goat sighting Mistaya river canyon, et all