+Swifteroo Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Hey Canadian Geocaching world. In exactly a month from yesterday I am headed out west to Banff AB, on my Honeymoon from the Barrie area, and both my wife and I plan on doing a bunch of caches in the area. I wanted to offer my travels to any Travel bugs that are headed out west (or back east for that matter) to try and get them out of the "GTA TB Black Hole" I also wanted to get anyones opinions on good caches in that location. Quote Link to comment
+res2100 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I had this travel bug recently and I recall it wanted to go to Banff: http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=61312 Quote Link to comment
+Swifteroo Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 Hey Res, I looked over that bug. As I was printing out the cache location to go pick it up, I thought to myself.. This bug has only been to 2 caches since it was dropped off.. Talk about completing your goal with excessive speed! I guess it *IS* the bug's goal to get back to banff.. so maybe I will go ahead and grab it! hehe. Quote Link to comment
Scouter John Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 (edited) Glad to hear your comming out west. Not only are there lot's of great caches in Banff there are lots just off the highway from Calgary to Banff GC7C56 and GCJQ9C are two of my favorates the first one is in Banff the other is in a provincial park on the way to Banff Edited July 17, 2004 by Scouter John Quote Link to comment
gm100guy Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 on my Honeymoon from the Barrie area I don't know, will you have time to go caching? Quote Link to comment
+Amazon Annie Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 I've done the drive a few times (I lived in Banff for 4 years ...waaaaay back in the good 'ol days - the '70's). I hope there are lots through the prairies to break up the drive - I sure could have used them. Of course I was driving alone at the time. Congrats on your marriage and I hope you find some part of the old town that is left. <sniff> Have a soak in the Sulpher Springs for me! Quote Link to comment
Scouter John Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Thinking about it as this is your honeymoon this one should be a must do. GCJQ9C Love is a Many Splendored Spring Quote Link to comment
+Swifteroo Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 on my Honeymoon from the Barrie area I don't know, will you have time to go caching? We only have 1 week for our honeymoon! We have to get all the Geocaches in we possibly can. I dont know if there will be time for anything "Else".. Unfortunately we wont be able to hit the prairies as we are flyin out, but im sure Banff holds its fair share of beautiful caches!! Thanks all for the great updates! lookin forward to an excellent Canadian getaway! Quote Link to comment
+thibaug Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 I wanted to offer my travels to any Travel bugs that are headed out west (or back east for that matter) to try and get them out of the "GTA TB Black Hole" I also wanted to get anyones opinions on good caches in that location. I do know of one that's trying to go East. Maybe I'll go drop it off up there. While you are in Banff, you should do the Tunnel Mountain hike. It's a fairly easy walk and there are 2 caches at the top. Also the Sulfur Mountain Gondola hike is amazing once you get to the top and you can even take the gondola down for free! (Virtual GC134E). You should also go for a drive to Lake Louise. It's a beautiful area and there are a few up there that are pretty easy to get. Have fun in the Rockies! Gilles p.s. My favorite place to eat up there is Coyotes, and if you want beer, try "The Gate". Quote Link to comment
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