Canada Trip: Kelowna & Banff
Hey BW,
I’m keen on heading to Kelowna (well Vernon) and Banff this season, early Feb sometime.
I’ll be flying in and out of Vancouver and thinking about using domestic flights to get to both Kelowna and Calgary, then back to Vancouver.
Just had a few questions!
1. Whats the best way to get from Vancouver to Kelowna? (drive/ bus/ fly?)
2. Do you know of any decent cheap accommodation in Vernon/ Silver Star?
3. Whats the best resort? (silverstar or bigwhite?)
4. Favourite run? (kelowna region)
5. Any recommendations on places to go/see?
I then plan on flying to Calgary, then getting a shuttle to Banff. Though not sure on what company to tranfer from airport to Banff…
6. So are there any bus/ shuttle companies you guys can recommend?
Ive got most of the Banff stuff covered, but any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
I’m thinking about 10 days at each, then a few in Vancouver before coming home.. going to stretch my money as far as possible.
Thanks in advance for those that reply!
Cheers,
Soulman.
Hey mate,
It’s pretty easy to fly from Vancouver to Kelowna. That’s the way I did it both times.
The tree riding off Gem Lake chair has to be some of the best snow and terrain at Big White. I haven’t been to Silver Star so I can’t compare.
Sorry I wasn’t able to help you more. Sounds like it’s going to be an awesome trip!
Do you know I don’t remember how I got to Banff! LOL
I know I flew to Calgary but then I can’t remember!
The next memory I have is catch the free town shuttle which is actually a Tram Trolley on wheels up to the the YHA - which was one of the best hostels I have ever stayed I think! Only negative was how far it was out of town! But it was a great base whilst I looked for a job.
And yeah flying sounds like the best plan! No other reason to do anything else!
I also haven’t ridden those areas so can’t help with that!
There is a bus that runs from Banff/Sunshine to Calgary. I was going to catch it from Sunshine to Cal in 2010 but then I met a local from Cal who gave me a lift.
I’d suggest the sunshine or travel alberta website should be able to help you.
Busing from Vancouver takes about 7 hours. I agree with Jeremy, Gem Lake Chair is awesome
Cheers for the replies guys, appreciate it !
I know that Warren Chapstick and the boys rated Kicking Horse highly!!!!!