From Calgary, across the Icefields Parkway, into Yoho — and back through Banff for one last sunset.
Private vehicles are banned. Reserve a Parks Canada shuttle at reservation.pc.gc.ca 2–4 weeks ahead. Without this, Day 2 doesn't happen.
Required for the entire trip. Buy a Discovery Pass at YYC or the park gate. Covers Banff, Yoho, and Jasper. ~$11 CAD/day or ~$75 annual.
Closed Tuesdays. Reserve weeks ahead. One of the most booked tables in Banff. Three Bears Brewery is the casual fallback.
Buy online — walk-up is more expensive and timed slots sell out. Day 4, 1:00 PM window.
Alpine zones can drop below 5°C even in July. Real shoes for Johnston Canyon's catwalks. Swimsuit + flip-flops for the hot springs. Rain shell.