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43: Driving in Banff for First Timers: Road Conditions, Mountain Highways, and Where Cell Service Drops

Worried about driving in Banff or the Canadian Rockies, especially if you are travelling solo? You are not alone. The good news is that most routes around Banff are on well-maintained paved highways, but there are a few key things to know about mountain driving, weather, wildlife, and cell service.

In this episode, Banff travel planning expert Celine Brewer explains what the roads are really like including the Trans-Canada Highway, the drive to Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway, and other common scenic routes. You will learn what feels “easy,” what feels more remote, where you should plan to…

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