No. It’s closed for the entire summer to anything other than bicycles and walkers. Just returned from it

Not really a loop. You join Highway 1A (aka Bow Valley Parkway at this point) just after Mt Norquay heading west from Banff. It ends at the Lake Louise Ski Resort Road.. it is about 50km- approx. 30 miles. You could make it a loop by returning on the Trans Canada to Banff area. If you turn left at the Lake Louise Ski Resort Road you can join the Trans Canada there or cross it to go to Lake Louse Itself and Chateau Lake Louse further up the road. Even further up the road is Moraine Lake- a beautiful hiking trail esp. in the fall. Cheers!

You need to get there either early in the morning...or at dusk. We saw about four when we were there. We had easy access though. Our lodge was nearest the one entrance that was open thruout the day/night.

No restrictions that I saw but beware lots of :obsticles" slow moving cars, fast moving cars and animals on the road. Otherwise enjoy

Hi, Just vot back from there, we saw a Grizzly Bear mama abd her cubs,along the mid point of the Bow Valley pkwy. coming from Lake Louise .Mid May is a good time as they are all coming out if hibernation and looking for food.

There is no time, really it's just have your camera to hand, and sometimes your just in the right place at the right time, the scenery is just so beautiful to. Johnston canyon is just fantastic to walk up and see the waterfall to x

We started at about 9 am and returned at 3|30.

I'd suggest driving your car from Canmore to the Banff Train Station and Heritage Visitor Center. Staff at the visitor center are very helpful and you can pick up maps there too. The train station/visitor center is located on Mount Norquay Road just outside of downtown Banff. Park your car here and then take the 10 minute walk into town to Bear Street. There is a bike rental place on Bear Street called Snowtips/Bactrax. (There may be a second bike rental place on Bear Street). Once you pick up your bikes, head back to the train station/visitor center and head up Mt. Norquay Road. You will see Vermilion Lakes Road (or Vermilion Lakes Drive) on your left before you get to Trans-Canada One (the main "interstate" between Canmore and Banff and Lake Louise, etc.). Mt. Norquay Road and Vermilion Lakes Road are all part of the Legacy Trail. Turn left here and follow the signs for Vermilion Lakes Road/Drive which goes past both of the lakes and continues on to Bow Valley Parkway. The start of the Parkway is about 5 miles from downtown Banff so you'll have to gauge how your legs are feeling if you want to continue up the Parkway. Have fun!

No we didn't but we did in Jasper & Mt Ronson. They are there but very shy and if its really busy with tourists they will keep away. They are after salmon at the moment to get the most amount of fat build up before winter. Head to Lake Minniewanka you will see a lot more. There is a lookout with a chipmunk that comes and says hello, Coyotes and Elk.

Wildlife will be at the lower elevations at that time of year - so its a good choice, be prepared to stop if they wander into roads. Top places to visit at that time of year - include Bow Valley Parkway, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Columbia Icefield, Maligne Canyon, Bow Lake just to name a few. You also don't want to miss the tallest waterfall in Canada in Yoho Park, and the Natural Bridge which is on way back to highway from Emerald Lake. If you go into Jasper - you can take the cable car to the summit of the mountains for a fantastic 360 view. A similar, but not as beautiful view can be seen from Banffs sulpher mountain. It will be cold at the glacial lakes, so dress accordingly. Layers are highly recommended.. There are plenty of places to stop along the Ice fields Parkway - take your pick - beautiful scenery the entire time.