thefonz on 5/6/2007 at 21:48
Hello.
So it looks like I'm going to Canada for a week this August.
The current idea is to goto Banff National Park for a week of hawt tent action, fighting bears, making fire by rubbing shoelaces together furiously, cooking "marshmallows" over the campfire and then hunting for the local 5 star Hilton to stay the night in.
Theories, ideas, recommendations, suggestions all welcome from anyone who has ever been there, or camping "roughing it" since this will be my first time Ive done this.
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http://www.creativehoneymoonideas.info/images/destinations-banff-moraine.jpg) Banff National Park
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http://images.tvrage.net/shows/4/3397.jpgRug Burn Junky on 5/6/2007 at 22:29
Fuck the Hilton, there's only one place for you to go, the (
http://www.fairmont.com/banffsprings/) Fairmont Banff Springs. As it's based on a Scottish castle, you should feel right at home.
Of course, I'll be expecting your review, as it's pretty high on my list of eventual vacation spots.
Gestalt on 6/6/2007 at 00:30
Do you know the basic stuff about never leaving food (or garbage) out and that sort of thing?
You might want to pick up some bear spray when you get there. I'm one province east of where you'll be, but they sell it in some of the national and provincial parks here if you ask. It's just bear-strength pepper spray for use as a last resort. It's unlikely you'll need it, but it's helpful to have just in case.
Starrfall on 6/6/2007 at 00:58
Banff may be second only to Kamloops when it comes to canadian places that have wicked names.
Unfortunately this is the only help I have to offer, aside from pestering an actual canadian to see if he knows anything about it.
Scots Taffer on 6/6/2007 at 01:05
Quote Posted by Gestalt
Do you know the basic stuff about never leaving food (or garbage) out and that sort of thing?
I sorely SORELY doubt he would actually be camping out. Plus, if he's on his period while he's over there, he's doubly screwed.
Also, Kamloops is a totally awesome name and I have extended family there!
Malygris on 6/6/2007 at 04:20
No matter where you go, be sure to hang your food at least four meters above the ground, so the bears and the french can't get at it.
Aja on 6/6/2007 at 07:16
Wow, TTLG knows about Kamloops! Colour me impressed (I have family that used to live there as well).
I haven't spent much time in Banff (usually it's just a one-day stop on a skiing trip) but I went to a really great candy store there one time. I don't know what's called. If you can find it I would recommend a visit.
You're welcome.
daprdan on 6/6/2007 at 08:07
You will be going through Vancouver.
Gimme a call I will shout you a beer and tell you about our backwoods and the dangers found therein.
I have worn out four backpacks.
jasee on 6/6/2007 at 11:45
My dream retirement, since quite an early age, has been to end up in a Canadian national park, living in a log cabin (that I build myself, of course), catching trout with my teeth, and having bears harrass me for my pic-a-nic basket every day.
I have always pictured it as a lovely, peaceful place ... a place to die in, peacefully.
When you get there, please dont tell me its shit ha ha
