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Calgary Herald
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Calgary Herald
Banff National Park: What to know, how to get there, and when to visit
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Here's what you need to know about visiting Banff National Park and Lake Louise. Photo by GAVIN YOUNG / POSTMEDIA Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Note: On Thursday, June 19, 2025, a rock slide occurred near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. As of Friday, two hikers had been reported dead, while others were believed to be injured. Emergency services remain on scene searching for other survivors. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Those planning to travel in the area should check for updates before heading out, adhere to all local directives, and ensure you're prepared with outdoor safety equipment. For those looking to keep their travel north of the border this summer, you might consider Banff National Park. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again The area is a picturesque experience, iconic for its postcard views no matter which way you turn and the crisp mountain air you can only find in the Rockies. Here's what you need to know about visiting Banff National Park. Banff National Park is Canada's first national park and the 'flagship of the nation's park system,' according to the federal government. Banff was established in the 1880s to draw tourists to the area, unlike many of the other mountain towns that grew from mining settlements. A number of natural hot springs nearby discovered by railway workers quickly drew increased tourist attention and spurred the government to designate the area a reserve to protect the springs. The reserve quickly grew and was later renamed Banff National Park. Today, Banff, and the nearby Lake Louise, has become a world-renowned destination and in 1984, Banff National Park was declared a part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is popular with both local and international visitors, whether seeking a hotel getaway or a camping excursion. By car: Banff is about a 9-hour drive east of Vancouver, or a 1.5-hour drive west of Calgary. While the TransCanada highway is open year-round, it does wind through the Rockies and can be intimidating for some drivers. During the winters, road conditions may be slick and during the summers, there may be wildfire alerts along the route. By shuttle / plane: You can also reach Banff by flying into Calgary International Airport and then taking a shuttle. There are a number of shuttle companies that will pick up from the airport and drop you off in Banff. You can also look up shuttle and tour companies that will depart from the Vancouver area. This advertisement has not loaded yet. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. By train: The Banff area is also serviced by the Rocky Mountaineer train. There is regularly scheduled train service from April through October that start or finish in Banff. Banff has a wide of accommodations, no matter what you're looking for. Lodgings in the area range from luxury hotels to budget-friendly hostels, from family-friendly cabins to intimate bed and breakfast cottages, and even campgrounds. For suggestions on where to stay, visit the Banff & Lake Louise accommodations page where you'll find options for every budget and need. Ride the Banff Gondola. To get a unique view of the Rockies, consider hopping on board the Banff Gondola. The eight-minute ride takes you up 700 metres, delivering you to the very peak of Sulphur Mountain where you can take in a meal and enjoy a short hike. The outing takes between 1 to 3 hours and offers a breathtaking view of the surroundings. Get outdoors. There's no shortage of trails of varying levels of difficulty for hikers, and there's plenty of ways to get out on the water. You can also explore the area on bike, by horseback, or even go climbing and caving. No matter how you get outside, just make sure that you do. In the winter, you can ski or snowboard, go snowshoeing or skating, tubing or even try dogsledding! Visit Moraine Lake or Lake Louise. If you've seen a postcard of Banff, chances are you've seen the crystal blue waters of Moraine Lake or Lake Louise. The reflection of the sky on the water's surface on a blue-sky day is certainly worth the journey — but you'll want to make sure you make the trek early. Both lakes are popular with visitors and can often get crowded later into the day. Check out a family-friendly attraction. Travelling with kids? There's plenty to keep them entertained, including the Golden Skybridge, hot springs, the Glacier Skywalk, or any number of museums and historic sites. Some of those include the Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, or the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. (Don't forget that admission for kids and young adults to national parks and national historic sites are free or discounted this summer 2025!) Depends on what you'd like to do: If you're looking to explore outdoors in warm weather, your best bet is to visit between June to October. Those seeking winter activities should visit from late February to early March for the best snow conditions. Depends on if you like crowds: Hoping to avoid crowds? Any time beside July and August should do the trick, as those are considered peak summer seasons for the Banff area. Depends on if you like heat: July and August are generally the warmest months of the year for Banff, so if you can't sweat it but you want warm weather, consider a bit earlier in the spring and summer. Depends on if you like a cosy cardigan: September and October are a beautiful time of year to make the drive to Banff, with leaves turning to autumn colours. Prices will generally come down a bit too, as peak season winds down.
Ottawa Citizen
4 hours ago
- Ottawa Citizen
RCMP finally identifies Air India bomb-testing suspect
Article content BANTRY, Ireland — Police in British Columbia have finally identified the mysterious man who helped test a bomb on Vancouver Island a few weeks before the Air India bombing on June 23, 1985. Article content RCMP Asst. Commissioner David Teboul told Postmedia that the previously unidentified suspect in the mass murder case recently died without ever facing charges. Article content Article content He said he couldn't release the name of the man due to privacy laws even though he's now dead. Article content Article content Teboul and several other RCMP officers are part of the Canadian delegation here to mark the 40th anniversary of the Air India bombing. Dozens of relatives of victims are arriving to attend the service at a memorial to the 329 people who died when a B.C.-made bomb exploded on Air India Flight 182 off the coast of Ireland. Article content Article content Leading the Canadian delegation will be federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin is scheduled to attend, along with local officials and a representative of the Indian government. Article content Teboul, who is the commander of federal policing in B.C., said that despite the acquittals of two key bombing suspects in 2005, investigators have continued to work on the file 'to tie up some loose ends and discover more truth that's independent of judicial process.' Article content That's what lead them to uncover the identity of the mystery suspect, dubbed Mr. X, who travelled to Duncan on June 4, 1985, with terror plot mastermind Talwinder Singh Parmar. The two men then joined up with electrician Inderjit Singh Reyat. Article content Article content The trio went into the woods and tested a bomb all while they were being followed by agents from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. The agents heard the blast but thought it was a gunshot. Article content Article content Parmar, founder of the Babbar Khalsa Sikh separatist group, was killed by police in Punjab in 1992 before he could be charged in the Air India terrorism plot. Article content Reyat was convicted of manslaughter for building another bomb that exploded at Japan's Narita Airport 54 minutes before the Air India blast. Two baggage handlers were killed. And he pleaded guilty to assisting Mr. X and Parmar build the Air India bomb. Article content Article content Teboul said that while there is an continuing investigation 'there's very little realistic chance of seeing this matter go to another trial.'
Vancouver Sun
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
RCMP finally identifies Air India bomb-testing suspect
BANTRY, Ireland — Police in British Columbia have finally identified the mysterious man who helped test a bomb on Vancouver Island a few weeks before the Air India bombing on June 23, 1985. RCMP Asst. Commissioner David Teboul told Postmedia that the previously unidentified suspect in the mass murder case recently died without ever facing charges. He said he couldn't release the name of the man due to privacy laws even though he's now dead. Teboul and several other RCMP officers are part of the Canadian delegation here to mark the 40th anniversary of the Air India bombing. Dozens of relatives of victims are arriving to attend the service at a memorial to the 329 people who died when a B.C.-made bomb exploded on Air India Flight 182 off the coast of Ireland. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Leading the Canadian delegation will be federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin is scheduled to attend, along with local officials and a representative of the Indian government. Teboul, who is the commander of federal policing in B.C., said that despite the acquittals of two key bombing suspects in 2005, investigators have continued to work on the file 'to tie up some loose ends and discover more truth that's independent of judicial process.' That's what lead them to uncover the identity of the mystery suspect, dubbed Mr. X, who travelled to Duncan on June 4, 1985, with terror plot mastermind Talwinder Singh Parmar. The two men then joined up with electrician Inderjit Singh Reyat. The trio went into the woods and tested a bomb all while they were being followed by agents from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. The agents heard the blast but thought it was a gunshot. Parmar, founder of the Babbar Khalsa Sikh separatist group, was killed by police in Punjab in 1992 before he could be charged in the Air India terrorism plot. Reyat was convicted of manslaughter for building another bomb that exploded at Japan's Narita Airport 54 minutes before the Air India blast. Two baggage handlers were killed. And he pleaded guilty to assisting Mr. X and Parmar build the Air India bomb. But he testified at the trial of his co-accused that he didn't know X's name. He was later convicted of perjury. Teboul said that while there is an continuing investigation 'there's very little realistic chance of seeing this matter go to another trial.' But officers are doing administrative work like returning exhibits and working with families to better memorialize the victims. The RCMP is working with the federal Global Affairs Department to get an agreement with the government of India to allow pieces of the Boeing 747 recovered from the ocean to remain in Canada as part of a permanent exhibit or memorial, he said. It's important for Canadian investigators who worked on the case to attend the memorial here 'out of respect for the families, out of respect and remembrance of the victims,' said Teboul, who is on his third trip to the seaside memorial at Ahakista, Ireland. 'This is the largest act of terrorism in the history of Canada, so we — the RCMP — have an obligation to memorialize it and pay respect every year.' He has developed close ties with Irish first responders who pulled as many of the victims' bodies out of the sea as they could that day. 'It was really a Canadian tragedy, first and foremost. But it was also an Irish tragedy. A lot of Irish folks have been very invested in it through the last 40 years,' Teboul said. 'It's part of their history. So there's a lot of emotions there.' kbolan@ Blueksy: @
Toronto Sun
5 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Manitoba RCMP investigating double homicide in Victoria Beach; suspect not caught
Published Jun 20, 2025 • 1 minute read File photo of an RCMP cruiser. Photo by James West / Postmedia files VICTORIA BEACH — Manitoba RCMP are investigating a double homicide after the bodies of two people were found in a small community north of Winnipeg. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Police say they received a call about a possible shooting on Hampton Road in Victoria Beach, a resort community along the southeastern shores of Lake Winnipeg. When they arrived, officers found the bodies of a 29-year-old male from Winnipeg and a 41-year-old female from Victoria Beach. Police believe the suspect fled the scene in a white truck and travelled south on Highway 59 before officers arrived. Investigators believe the homicides were targeted and that the risk is low to public safety. RCMP are asking anyone who may have been in the area or has information to call Crime Stoppers. 'We know that this incident occurring in such a small community will be concerning to many. We want to reassure residents as well as cottagers who may be heading up to that area this weekend, that these (homicides) appear to be targeted,' Sgt. Evan Willcock said in a statement Friday. 'We will continue to share as much information as possible as the investigation progresses.' The Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach is home to roughly 700 permanent residents. World Columnists World Toronto & GTA MMA
Edmonton Journal
5 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Edmonton Journal
Marquis West provides the deep peace 'of going home'
Family finds all it needs in the Brady 18 home by Jayman Built. Natoya Beadle and her daughters, Kaliyah, 11, and Keronya, 15, walk in their new neighbourhood of Marquis West. Photo by Walter Tychnowicz / Postmedia Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Natoya Beadle found her oasis. At the same time she found her new home. Opting to escape the city's hustle and bustle, Beadle and her family are now comfortably settled into Marquis West in the city's northeast quadrant. After living in Edmonton for the past few years, and Saskatchewan before that, she is placing some roots down — through home ownership, the first home she has ever owned in Canada — in a neighbourhood that reminds her of her home. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters. Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account. Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters. Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account. Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 'Because I grew up in the country back home, for me I felt at peace like I was going home to (Jamaica),' said Beadle. 'Marquis West gives me that.' Bounded by forests and fields, Marquis West turned out to be exactly what Beadle was looking for: a brand new community, homes with a good price point, and a place that brought back memories from where she was originally from. Located beside the Horse Gill Creek natural area, Marquis West is surrounded by nature but close enough to Edmonton so that residents have access to all the amenities of living in the city, said Madeline Belter, marketing manager for NAC Land (formerly MLC Group), the neighbourhood's developer. 'Marquis West is one of the few places you can enter into home ownership in the city of Edmonton with a price point in the low $300,000 range,' said Belter. Caught Her Eye Jayman Built was not initially on her list of home builders when Beadle started house hunting. But that quickly changed once she found out about the 26-time home builder of the year, which won those awards from Edmonton and Calgary home builders' associations. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again 'The day I went into their show home, can I just tell you that to me, Jayman has one of the best show home in terms of how they make their homes look attractive,' said Beadle, adding she found they also offered features that other builders didn't. 'I was sold when I went into their show home.' Initially, she fell in love with Jayman's Sonata, with its unique main floor split with a small set of stairs taking you from the entry-level great room up to the dining and kitchen spaces. 'The two levels … I fell in love with that the minute I walked in, and the fact that it had a bonus room that could become my office space — I was, oh my goodness, this has actually every single thing I wanted to see in a home,' said Beadle, who hopes that when it comes time to leave her new starter home that the Sonata, which was outside of her price range, will be updated and even better. Instead — and Beadle said she and her family are happy and don't feel like she settled for a lesser home — she ended up going with a Brady 18, an award-winning model that took one of the four single-family home awards Jayman won at the 2023 Canadian Home Builders' Association-Edmonton Region's excellence in housing gala. At 1,250 square feet, the Brady 18 is a two-storey home with three bedrooms and 2½ bathrooms. 'It has an open concept main floor featuring a front facing great room, central dining room and rear kitchen, with sightlines from the main foyer through to the kitchen,' said Jennifer Knapp, Jayman's area sales manager, Marquis West. 'The Brady is one of Jayman's most popular home models due to its affordability and well-designed floor plan.' Starting price for the Brady is $395,000, pre-GST. This home also includes 10 solar panels, a tankless hot water heater and triple-pane windows among other energy efficient and smart home features. Marquis West offers a variety of housing options. Photo by Supplied / Postmedia Marquis West features a covered bridge. Photo by Supplied / Postmedia Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. Jayman describes Marquis West as a hidden gem. 'From its tranquil creek below to the skyline of the ravine, its beauty is unlike any other offered in the north (of Edmonton),' said Knapp about Marquis West. 'It is the perfect balance of quiet and convenience with all amenities within five to 10 minutes. Living here, you experience the serenity of a secluded small town ambiance.' Jayman was attracted to this community to give its buyers the opportunity to live in a peaceful yet growing neighbourhood, said Knapp. She also said the area offers beautiful sunsets and it's not uncommon to hear birds chirping and trees blowing in the wind without the noise of busy roads. 'We believe that with the ideal location, so close to the river and newest parks in Edmonton, Marquis West will be a sought after community,' added Knapp. 'As a fairly new community, homebuyers can capitalize on pioneering pricing and a variety of home styles available.' In Marquis West, Jayman is building Street Towns, with no condo fees, starting from the $340,000 range, semi-detached homes from the $365,000-level, and laned homes from the $395,000 range. All prices include home, lot and are pre-GST. Cult of Hockey Letters Cult of Hockey Cult of Hockey Cult of Hockey
