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- Nick C18 contributionsSo many beautiful butterflies fluttering by and around you. It was an awesome experience just watching these simple creatures either fly about or sit perfectly still.Written January 7, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- smithfamily6844 contributionsWe stayed in one of the wolf chalets and it was an amazing experience that I would recommend. We didn’t want to leave!
The chalet was beautifully fitted out with a high quality kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. We were able to spend lots of time watching the wolves from the balcony and windows, with the wolves coming right up to the glass on numerous occasions. Our children were thrilled, and we got lots of photos. In the morning we were awoken to the sound of the wolves howling which was a memorable experience.
We followed our stay with a visit to the park the next morning and had a fantastic time. Our stay at Parc Omega was the highlight of our visit to Canada and we would love to stay again in the future!Written August 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jay LArmstrong, Canada10 contributionsThe Calgary Zoo was amazing! I have been to many zoo in large cities across North America. This zoo is top shelf. The animals are very well cared for and everything is very clean. We loved the Rhinoceros and the big cats!!
It was phenomal as were the plant collections and greenhouses!!
Highly recommended for families and also as an outing for couples!
We also very much enjoyed the Sunday brunch. Very good quality and affordable!!Written January 21, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Asc_21Ashford, UK275 contributionsHad a great time here seeing the may different types of birds and animals. Place is really well set out and seeing how they are looked after was really good.Written October 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RoxtorNova Scotia, Canada598 contributionsBanff National Park is one of the most beautiful places on earth and although I have been here many times I never grow tired of it. The park is an easy drive from Calgary and there are many options for a stay, from camping to luxury hotels. The town of Banff is a pretty mountain town with lots of great restaurants, bars, hotels and scenery. Trails around the town are wonderful for cycling or walking. I avoid weekends because it gets extremely busy and my favourite time of year to visit is winter because skiing at Sunshine or Lake Louise is as good as it gets anywhere and there are no crowds. If you are planning to stop in the park then you need a pass which can be purchased at the entrances. I ordered a National Parks pass on line and it’s good in all National Parks for the year. For spectacular beauty, and unforgettable scenery there’s no better place than Banff National Park.Written January 22, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bill KMantorville, MN6,969 contributionsWe did not take a tour. We hiked up into the ice field on our own. The signs on the way in marking the retreat of this ice field are a stark reminder of how some beautiful natural sights like this are rapidly disappearing. We felt fortunate to be able to take this in before it is gone.Written November 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stephen & SueCanberra, Australia2,772 contributionsSunshine Meadows would be the least publicised of the 4 chairlifts or gondolas in this area, but wow, what an absolute gem.
It’s about half an hour out of town, and starts with a gondola ride, then change to a chairlift, then a short walk to a viewing platform that brings you to just about the most beautiful spot in the Rockies.
From there you can walk a short distance into the wildflower meadows and back, or continue on to the longer 2 hour circuit down to the lower lakes, and then back around to the gondola (no need to walk back up the steep slope to the chairlift).
And the lack of publicity means no crowds. We couldn’t believe how few people knew about this place.
There was heaps of free parking, no queue for the gondola or the chairlift, or the cafes at the base station or chairlift station.
And if, as we did, you extend the walk beyond the first platform, you will rarely encounter another person.
Instead you get waterfalls, running streams, lakes, stunning views and wildflower meadows.
As the little boy next to us said when he reached the lookout “mum, I can’t believe it’s real”. Neither could we.
Weather plays a big part here so, choose a sunny day, but if you can only do one gondola or chairlift, ditch the rest and journey out to Sunshine Meadows.Written December 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Steve MWaterloo, Canada9 contributionsQuick update on another beautiful trip to Cypress Lake in Bruce Peninsula National Park.
We stayed in Birches and go every year.
In 2023, the campground stopped selling bags of wood, and instead added to your bill was $13.00 per day unlimited. Last year the hastily dumped wood was tough to pick through to get good pieces.
This past weekend we grabbed some wood from the pile, and similar to the previous year, this wood did not burn that well. After talking to a neighbour, we summized the wood they provide simply is not seasoned wood (that is not stacked and dried somewhere previously. The guy said, just pick out the dry pieces. What this meant was only pick the wood from the stack that is facing the sun (all day) but still pick through and only take the driest ones. We tried this for Saturday, being far pickier. Took a little longer but if the wood felt wet leave it. We still chopped up quite a bit for smaller kindling and the fire we had was so much better than the first two nights.
Even the water spigot nearest our camp site was fixed this year. Best to take a bucket with you for easier retrieving of water so you can clean up dishes at your campsite easier.
Singing Sands - We went there this year and since it is associated with Bruce Peninsula, if you are camping and have a valid permit on your dash, parking is free. Really enjoyed the amenities at Singing Sands. Nice boardwalk trail, signs, etc.
Too bad the campground did not have two lines at the check-in near highway 6. Thus, campers returning to the site after being away, still have to wait in line for Grotto folks as there is only one line to get through.Written September 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Andiamo2010Lady's Island, SC181 contributionsAmazing - beautiful birds and many exotic plants! We had lunch at the restaurant and it was outstanding!! Good for all ages.Written June 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Darren BCourtland, VA667 contributionsWe enjoyed riding our e-bikes on the Bow Valley Parkway from Vermillion Lakes to Muleshoe.
The parkway was closed to automobile traffic at the time of our visit. Being able to ride on this beautiful parkway through such amazing surroundings without the fear of being run over by cars was an amazing treat.
Enjoy.Written June 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jack WNepean245 contributionsThis is well worth spending a day exploring. It is adjacent to Funday National Park, connected by some back roads. Lots of viewpoints and places of interest along the parkway. The caves are worth a look at when you exit the parkway and enter St. Martin.Written November 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- happymomx3Northern NJ537 contributionsThe park was stunningly beautiful and the Mount King Trail had stunning views. There are several outhouses for use throughout the park. Several trails were closed due to unsafe conditions.
Do NOT park at the visitor’s center or out lots. ONLY park in the small lots for the trail you intend to hike. We waited with dozens of people for a shuttle after our hike for over 2 1/2 hours. Shuttles come every 20 minutes, but ALL were full and passed by us at the Mount King Trail. Park staff were not at all concerned that DOZENS of people were stranded after the last shuttle of the day passed. Most of us had no cell signal. One person got a cell out to emergency services. They sent someone out to assess the situation. That person eventually brought two buses to go to Ottawa only. They refused to go to the visitor’s center.
Two people in our group walked to the lot to get the car, which took more than 90 minutes and wasn’t particularly safe because the only place to walk was the edge of the road. Two other people waiting with us hitchhiked and were driven to their car. Several others tried (including us), but cars would not stop to help. It was cold and getting dark. It’s unfathomable to me that park staff would allow dozens of people to be stranded. Without the call to emergency services more than an hour after the last shuttle and no one came to help, we all would have been stuck.Written October 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MandL_OntarioOttawa, Canada36 contributionsGood to see this area being preserved. There are several different experiences, hiking, beaches, and forest walks that you can enjoy. Altogether a very relaxing place to be.Written September 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 482JamesS482Madison, WI860 contributionsAmazing! Dont miss it. It’s clean, educational, spacious, and the animals are delightful. So are the staff. One of the best zoos we have experienced.Written October 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TERRAvelistaLondon, UK18,514 contributionsA truly magical place we really enjoyed, I would say almost on par with the amazing well known butterfly gardens located around the world:
- very helping older and super gorgeous receptionist (and my hello once again to her and her amazing lashes) detailing us where to go and see
- hard at work ants located near the reception area together with a few reptiles
- gorgeous butterflies in the main butterfly house, many large ones simply landing on you if you smell naturally sweet and have lively colours on you
- well thought arrangement with waterfalls and very happy tiny turtles, as well as pink flamingo, besides gorgeous plants and koi carp in the water
- several types of parrots, some friendlier than others, especially the green one (reminding me of the Ring neck parakeets I used to feed in Hyde Park in London, UK) who started paying attention and mimicking me in a matter of seconds: how clever is he!!!
- more tiny birds flying all directions and singing their happiness to their heart's content
- the entry fee is around 20 dollars, however groups of over 10 get discounts
- I would suspect at the weekend or summer time to be very busyWritten July 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
