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Yimpish t1_j3mkflu wrote

Reply to comment by Cerinthus2 in A sunset reflection near the town of Banff, Canada. [OC] [1600x2000] by 5impl3jack

Jasper is easily just as beautiful imo, Banff is just busier because it’s closer to big cities people fly into

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Cairo9o9 t1_j3oaizt wrote

I've lived in both. They're different. The Bow Valley (Banff) is certainly more stunning as the valley is tighter with more craggy summits. The Athabasca valley is quite wide near Jasper and doesn't have quite the same hemmed in feeling. Some people prefer one or the other. I prefer the steep, tight valley of the Bow. The town of Jasper is much nicer though and feels like less of an outdoor shopping mall than Banff's town

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DaftFunky t1_j3mns9j wrote

This. Literally an hour drive from YYC airport.

Also the surrounding area of Banff is just as beautiful.

Kananaskis Country is more accessible, closer to Calgary, and absolutely gorgeous.

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vandrea_2009 t1_j3ositf wrote

Kananaskis isn't good. Don't go there, maybe try Quebec or Ontario!!

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Cerinthus2 t1_j3mo4bh wrote

If you can get from Calgary to Banff during its busy season in much less time than it takes to get from Edmonton to Jasper I'd love to know how. The 1 is a fucking parking lot into Banff.

Jasper is definitely beautiful too though

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seanondemand t1_j3mu67v wrote

I mean, if you’re driving out on Canada Day long weekend, sure. But I’ll drive out a couple of times a week during the summer and it’s usually not a big deal.

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Cerinthus2 t1_j3mujif wrote

I'm guessing you didn't make it out this summer, lol.

Banff post-covid is fucking insane. Like you can't walk down the main drag

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D0xxing t1_j3nnxaa wrote

I’m there usually every couple of weeks…pro tip is to take the 1A to Canmore before hopping on the 1. Beautiful drive and usually not busy.

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k5pol t1_j3mpfj9 wrote

Well one way is to leave at 4am…

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enjoytheshow t1_j3ou1ei wrote

Lol I did this on 70 a couple times when I lived in Denver. As long as the weather is fine a 4 departure on a winter Saturday gets you to the mountain parking lot at like 530-6. Grab a coffee and chill in the heat til first chair

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