36: The 5 Big Decisions You Must Make Before Planning Your Banff Trip (+ Your 12-Month Timeline)

Planning a trip to Banff National Park isn’t like planning a regular vacation. Dates, hotels, shuttles, and even what’s open can vary dramatically depending on the month and the choices you make early on will shape your entire trip.In this episode, Banff travel planning expert Celine Brewer walks you through the five essential decisions every traveller needs to make before they build an itinerary, followed by a 12-month Banff planning timeline for 2026 so you know exactly what to book and when.Helpful Resources Mentioned🗺️ Banff Itineraries & Guides Done-for-you Banff itineraries with daily schedules, hotel recommendations, hiking options, and seasonal tips. 📩 Banff & Jasper Cheat Sheets Download my free starter planning guides (and get on my email list for 2026 updates).🌄 Join the Travel Banff Facebook Group For real-time questions, itinerary help, and seasonal updates. 💬 Travel Consultations Get a one-hour custom planning session with Celine. Support the PodcastSend in your questions here!Don’t forget to check out the free guides and planning tools on travelbanffcanada.com and banfftravelplanning.com.Facebook Community: Travel to Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore & KananaskisFollow me on Instagram: @travelbanffcanada