Breathe in the fresh mountain air and gaze down into azure alpine lakes in Canada’s Banff National Park.

Banff is about a 90 minute drive from Calgary past towering mountains – many capped with snow even in the summer. The drive alone will have you reaching for your camera.

If you’re heading out to explore the Rocky Mountains this summer, here’s six scenic spots that should be on your to do list near Banff or inside the national park.

1. Lake Moraine

Your Instagram feed is probably filled with images of Lake Moraine – and for good reason. read more