14 days in Banff National Park & Glacier National Park Itinerary

Explore Banff National Park's surroundings by going to Yoho National Park (Paget Peak & Takakkaw Falls). There's much more to do: trek along Plain of Six Glaciers, contemplate the waterfront views at Moraine Lake, stroll through Johnston Canyon, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Banff National Park trip planner.

Minneapolis, USA to Banff National Park is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Minneapolis to Banff National Park is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Minneapolis in August, plan for little chillier days in Banff National Park, with highs around 24°C, while nights are cooler with lows around 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Glacier National Park.

On the 17th (Thu), hike the day away at Highline Trail. There's much more to do: cruise along Going-to-the-Sun Road, explore the activities along Lake McDonald, stroll through Iceberg Lake Trail, and trek along Swiftcurrent Falls.

For more things to do and tourist information, you can read our Glacier National Park trip builder.

You can drive from Banff National Park to Glacier National Park in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Banff National Park in August, expect Glacier National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 33°C and 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.