Jogging and Hiking Trail Runners in Banff National Park
Jogging and Hiking Trail Runners in Banff National Park
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4 Places You Must Visit with Your Best Friend

Because Every Adventure is Better with Your Best Friend

Picture this: You and your bestie, clinking glasses at the spa in the middle of the mountains after a day of conquering the trails together. Or laughing until your stomach hurts while canoeing on a turquoise lake. This isn’t just a trip – it’s a bestiemoon (n.): a legendary getaway with your ultimate ride-or-die. And when it comes to epic scenery, luxe stays, and those unforgettable moments, Canada’s Spring into Summer destinations deliver.

And here’s the best part: save up to 25% on your next adventure with the Spring into Summer offer. Because let’s be honest, you save to splurge.

1. Explore Banff with your BFF

Banff is the definition of a bestie trip glow-up (After all, you can’t spell Banff without BFF.)! It’s breathtaking, boujee, and begging for a photoshoot. Think castle vibes, après everything, and mountain air so fresh it practically exfoliates your soul. Set in the heart of Banff National Park, there’s no shortage of things to do, sights to see, and memories to be made in the lively and beautiful town of Banff.

Soak in 100% natural mineral water flowing at the Banff Upper Hot Springs, or elevate your wellness experience with a day at the spa. Embark on an evening wildlife safari for your best chance to spot elk, bighorn sheep, and even grizzly bears.

Traveling with your BFF to Banff in Summer -Fairmont Banff Springs Outdoor Pool and Spa

🛏️ STAY

Stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs for an experience as unique as your friendship. This charmed, Scottish baronial-styled castle offers sweeping mountain vistas, championship golf courses, world-class skiing and snowboarding, and an authentic taste of place in a pristine wilderness.

The Rimrock Resort Hotel—rustic luxury meets serious views. Perched above Banff, The Rimrock blends luxury with a little edge. It’s chic, stylish, and perfect for besties who love a mix of thrill and chill.

📍 See / Do

  • Ride the Banff Gondola for main character energy views.
  • Dip into Banff Upper Hot Springs because relaxation is a bestie activity.
  • Snap the ultimate BFF pic at Surprise Corner—it’s giving storybook magic.

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💡 Local Tip

Skip the tourist crowds and take the Tunnel Mountain sunrise hike instead. It’s quick, the views are stunning, and you’ll feel like you have the Rockies all to yourself before the day-trippers even wake up.

☀️ Spring into Summer Perk

Save up to 25%, which means more room in the budget for spa days and cocktails.

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Banff gondola overlooking the national park
Enjoy Birds-eye Views from Banff Gondola
Rundle Bar in Banff
Hiking Trails in Banff National Park - Surprise Corner
Enjoy Trail Running & Hiking with Stunning Backdrops

2. Reconnect & Retreat In Lake Louise

Lake Louise is for slow mornings, deep convos, and jaw-dropping views. Whether you’re gliding across turquoise waters in a canoe or sipping cocktails at golden hour, this place is peak friendship goals.

We all have that friend—the one you might not see very often, but the moment you reconnect, it feels like yesterday. Months, perhaps even years may have passed, but neither of you would miss a beat to spend quality time together and pick up the conversation naturally where it was left off. Carve out time to celebrate your friendship and plan the ultimate retreat to Lake Louise, the perfect place to reconnect. Blaze new trails together by horseback or embark on a canoe journey across the lake to feel like the only ones on the serene, turquoise waters. Feel the soul of this unique, wild place. Laugh harder than you both have in a long time.

Lake Louise in Spring, Summer_Best of Lake Louise

🛏️ STAY

Elegant and lavish, yet relaxed and welcoming, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise lives up to the natural wonder seen from your window.

📍 See / Do

  • Canoe across water so blue it looks Photoshopped.
  • Sites around Lake Louise you’ll want to remember together: Lake Moraine, Lake Agnes Tea House & Sentinel Pass (especially in Larch season)
  • Explore horseback on the trails surrounding the property.

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💡 Local Tip

For an experience that will stay with you long after you’ve both departed, discover the Mountain Adventure Program at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Embark on journeys to some of the most sought-after sites in and around Lake Louise with fully accredited hiking guides.

☀️ Spring into Summer Perk

Early bookings = better lake views. Trust us.

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Lake Moraine in the Summer, Corey Myke
Day Trip to Lake Moraine
Lake Agnes Tea House - Lake Louise - Spring and Summer hiking
Day Hike to Lake Agnes Tea House
Traveling with your BFF in Lake Louise - Hiking Sentinel Pass, CR Jake Dyson
Day Trip and Hike to Sentinel Pass

3. Friends & Family Reunion in Jasper

Jasper is that friend—laid-back, effortlessly cool, and always down for an adventure. It is where epic landscapes meet low-key luxury, with wildlife at your doorstep and endless trails to explore.

Some friends are so close you consider them family. These friends have been there for every birthday, holiday, hardship and celebration. They get along well with your siblings and parents and have been invited on family vacations, reunions, and weekend trips. It only makes sense to make them a part of your next grand getaway. Explore the open wilderness in Jasper National Park with enough natural wonders, wildlife, trails and sights to suit everyone’s passions and interests—paddle and cycle for miles by land or lake. Stargaze at the world’s largest accessible Dark Sky preserve. Or try rock climbing in the Rocky Mountains—an authentic Canadian bucket list experience.

🛏️ STAY

When in Jasper, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is the place to create mountain memories with your very own quintessentially Canadian cabin. Enjoy S’mores by the firepit, glowing sunsets on the shores of Lac Beauvert, extraordinary night skies, and the Northern Lights. There’s an old-school ease to days at the lodge, which is filled with canoeing and hiking, golfing and stargazing, and sipping hearthside cocktails in the retro glamour of the Emerald Lounge. Learn more about luxury cabin retreats at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

📍 See / Do

  • Paddle Maligne Lake and stop by Spirit Island (it’s iconic for a reason).
  • Take a starlit soak in Miette Hot Springs.
  • Cruise the Icefields Parkway for “are we even real right now?” moments.

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💡 Local Tip

Rent e-bikes and cruise the Valley of the Five Lakes for a scenic, no-sweat adventure.

☀️ Spring into Summer Perk

Book early = lakeside cabin

Travel and stay together in your own private luxurious cabin, featuring a fully stocked kitchen, pool table, outdoor patio, and barbecue area. Each Signature Cabin at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has its own personal and distinct amenities and includes Butler Service so you can focus less on the details and more on your friends and family. With extra room for everyone, your next friends and family reunion will be the best yet!

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A couple on a Romantic Icewalk tour through Maligne Canyon in Winter
Photo by Jason Hill @jasoncharleshill
Things to do, Jasper sightseeing, Jasper National Park
Best of Jasper – Jasper Skytram Credit Jasper Skytram
Maligne Lake Boat Cruise, Pursuit Banff Jasper Collection
Photo by Pursuit Banff Jasper Collection

4. Whistler Adventure Bestiemoon

If Banff is elegant and Jasper is wild, Whistler is the life of the party. It’s adventure-packed, après-ready, and basically designed for unforgettable moments.

It’s about time you had an occasion to plan the perfect vacation with your besties. Come closer together than ever with memorable adventures in Whistler. Embark on a whitewater rafting voyage for a true Canadian thrill. Chase waterfalls and hike off the tourist track. Take your friendship to new heights and soar above the trees, side-by-side on dual zip-lines. End your day by unwinding and rejuvenating at Scandinave Spa Whistler.

🛏️ STAY

Naturally spectacular, Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort delivers on peak views and guest perks that make all the difference. Whistler Experience Guide excursions and tours are the perfect opportunity for guests to explore the spectacular mountainside setting. Rise and shine with sunrise paddle boarding at Lost Lake, or opt for a hiking, biking, or brewery tour with local guides.

Traveling with your BFF to Whistler- Pool and Spa, Summer at Fairmont Chateau Whistler

📍 See / DO

  • Ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola—the highest lift in the world.
  • Mountain bike, hike, or just sip cocktails while overlooking Blackcomb.
  • Melt into relaxation at Scandinave Spa (a thermal cycle must).

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💡 Local Tip

Pack a picnic for Lost Lake—the views (and the Instagram shots) are chef’s kiss.

☀️ Spring into Summer Perk

Take your bestiemoon to the next level with ultra-luxurious amenities and special extra touches that are Good As Gold. As Fairmont Gold guests, you and your friends will enjoy exclusive Gold concierge service and private Gold Lounge access—which includes hot & cold continental breakfast, full honor bar, delicious evening canapés and (all day) tea and coffee to make every moment golden.

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Cloudraker SkyBridge Whistler - Spring and Summer, Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova
Cloudraker Skybridge, Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova
Vallea Lumina Whistler - Glowing tents, Moment Factory/Vallea Lumina
Vallea Lumina, Moment Factory/Vallea Lumina
Paddle boarders on a lake in Whistler
Paddleboarding, Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane

Furry Friends & Traveling with Pets

Dog-friendly hiking trails in Whistler - A dog resting on a forest hike - Travelling with your BFF

Ready to Spring into Summer?

Adventures are better with your bestie—especially when they come with stunning views, spa days, and luxe stays. Don’t wait—book now and make this summer one for the memory books.

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View of Spirit Island in Jasper National Park in the morning or at night

    Banff

    With humility and deep respect, we acknowledge that we live and work within the present-day territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, as well as the Métis Homeland. The lands and waters of Banff National Park have been used for millennia by Indigenous Peoples for sustenance, ceremony, trade and travel. We thank them for their continued stewardship and for sharing this land.

    Jasper

    Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge respectfully acknowledges the land on which we are located as Treaty 6 Territory and the traditional meeting grounds, traveling route and home to many Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Saulteaux (So-toe), Blackfoot, Métis, Dene (De-nay), Nakota Sioux (Sue) and Secwépemc (Suh-wep-muhc). We pay respect to all Indigenous peoples who have marked these lands for centuries as we continue to walk forward, together.

    Lake Louise

    With humility and deep respect, we acknowledge that we live and work within the present-day territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, as well as the Métis Homeland. The lands and waters of Banff National Park have been used for millennia by Indigenous Peoples for sustenance, ceremony, trade and travel. We thank them for their continuous stewardship and for sharing this land.

    Whistler

    With respect and gratitude we operate on the shared unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) Nation.

    Contact

    eh@this-is-canada.com

    1-800-257-7544

    405 Spray Ave, Banff

    Alberta, Canada, T1L 1J4

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