{"id":1129,"date":"2018-11-15T07:06:46","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T07:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stylebyaliya.com\/?p=1129"},"modified":"2018-11-16T23:58:09","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T23:58:09","slug":"weekend-escape-to-banff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stylebyaliya.com\/index.php\/2018\/11\/15\/weekend-escape-to-banff\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Escape to Banff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A few weeks ago, hubby and I escaped to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/\">Banff<\/a> for the weekend. For those of you that don\u2019t know, Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta and is located in Banff National Park.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It\u2019s about an hour and half away from Calgary.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Banff holds a special place in my heart. As a little girl, I remember going to Banff with my family every year and it being so magical.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>As an adult, it was always one of my dreams to go to Banff overnight with hubby. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pursuitcollection.com\/\">Pursuit\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0made my dream come true.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Pursuit offers inspiring, unforgettable, adventure travel experiences including the Banff Jasper, Glacier Park and Alaska collections.\u00a0\u00a0The collection we got to experience was the Banff Jasper collection. For our weekend escape, Pursuit hosted us at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banffjaspercollection.com\/hotels\/elk-and-avenue\/\">Elk+ Avenue Hotel<\/a> in Banff. The hotel was in the most ideal location. All the tourist attractions including the Banff Gondola and Hot Springs were a quick 5-10 minute drive away, if not closer. Shops and restaurants were also within walking distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: 'andale mono', monospace; color: #008000;\">ROOM<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We were provided a very spacious loft at the Elk + Avenue. The room being two-story made it so cozy. Our room had an amazing view of the mountains and Banff Avenue. The room was very clean and had all the modern-day amenities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Hubby and I look for those amenities when deciding where to stay \u2013 it\u2019s our thing. The hotel staff were so sweet \u2013 they left us a note with some hot chocolate to enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1129 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0109.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1129]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0109.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0109.jpg?w=1242&amp;ssl=1 1242w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0109.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0109.jpg?resize=768%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0109.jpg?resize=767%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 767w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0109.jpg?resize=665%2C888&amp;ssl=1 665w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0109.jpg?resize=195%2C260&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0109.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1034.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1129]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1034.jpg?fit=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1034.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1034.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1034.jpg?resize=768%2C961&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1034.jpg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1034.jpg?resize=665%2C832&amp;ssl=1 665w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1034.jpg?resize=208%2C260&amp;ssl=1 208w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1034.jpg?w=1330 1330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1034.jpg?w=1995 1995w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0552-e1542264764823.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1129]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0552-e1542264764823.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0552-e1542264764823.jpg?w=3024&amp;ssl=1 3024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0552-e1542264764823.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0552-e1542264764823.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0552-e1542264764823.jpg?resize=665%2C887&amp;ssl=1 665w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0552-e1542264764823.jpg?resize=195%2C260&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0552-e1542264764823.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0552-e1542264764823.jpg?w=1330 1330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0552-e1542264764823.jpg?w=1995 1995w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: 'andale mono', monospace; color: #008000;\">LOCATION<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As mentioned before, the Elk + Avenue is centrally located right off of Banff Avenue. There is a Good Earth Caf\u00e9 adjoining the hotel with ample seating space perfect for people-watching and or relaxing with friends and family. The parking garage was easily accessible on a side street. I just loved the fact that we could park our car and walk along Banff Avenue to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1033.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1129]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1149\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1033.jpg?resize=472%2C591\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1033.jpg?resize=818%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 818w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1033.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1033.jpg?resize=768%2C962&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1033.jpg?resize=665%2C833&amp;ssl=1 665w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1033.jpg?resize=208%2C260&amp;ssl=1 208w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1033.jpg?w=1330 1330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_1033.jpg?w=1995 1995w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: 'andale mono', monospace; color: #008000;\">LOBBY + HOT TUB + SAUNA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Elk+ Avenue has a number of seating areas in and around the lobby. All of these spaces are so modern and minimal yet they have that special charm of nature.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>These spaces are so perfect to meet with friends, play some games and have a cocktail.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>We didn\u2019t get the time to use the Hot Tub and Sauna but were glad to see that we had that option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0565-1.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1129]\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1155\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0565-1.jpg?resize=436%2C582\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0565-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0565-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0565-1.jpg?resize=665%2C887&amp;ssl=1 665w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0565-1.jpg?resize=195%2C260&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0565-1.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0565-1.jpg?w=1330 1330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0565-1.jpg?w=1995 1995w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: 'andale mono', monospace; color: #3366ff;\">BANFF GONDOLA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As a part of our weekend escape, Pursuit provided us with complimentary passes to play tourist and ride the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banffjaspercollection.com\/attractions\/banff-gondola\/\">Banff Gondola<\/a> to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Funny story- hubby is born and raised in Calgary so naturally I assumed that he had ridden the Banff Gondola many times.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Little did I know it was his first time and he truly was a tourist. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Banff Gondola is a 10 minute drive from the Elk+ Avenue Hotel. As we already had our tickets, we didn\u2019t have to wait in line. The line to queue up for the Gondola seemed long but it was really very fast.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>I\u2019m not particularly fond of heights so I was a bit concerned riding the Banff Gondola but it was totally fine and SO WORTH the view.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Check out these beautiful vies of the Canadian Rockies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-1129 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0105-2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1129]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0105-2.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0105-2.jpg?w=1242&amp;ssl=1 1242w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0105-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0105-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0105-2.jpg?resize=665%2C887&amp;ssl=1 665w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0105-2.jpg?resize=195%2C260&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ACS_0105-2.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0993-2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1129]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0993-2.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0993-2.jpg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0993-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0993-2.jpg?resize=665%2C887&amp;ssl=1 665w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0993-2.jpg?resize=195%2C260&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0993-2.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0861-e1542264917715.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1129]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0861-e1542264917715.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0861-e1542264917715.jpg?w=3024&amp;ssl=1 3024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0861-e1542264917715.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0861-e1542264917715.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0861-e1542264917715.jpg?resize=665%2C887&amp;ssl=1 665w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0861-e1542264917715.jpg?resize=195%2C260&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0861-e1542264917715.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0861-e1542264917715.jpg?w=1330 1330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0861-e1542264917715.jpg?w=1995 1995w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Banff Gondola has something for everyone \u2013 a walk along the Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk, two amazing restaurants with delicious menus and an interpretive centre for those inquisitive minds. It truly is a must do when visiting Banff National Park.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Pricing information can be obtained <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banffjaspercollection.com\/attractions\/banff-gondola\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-1129 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0862-e1542265173652.jpg?ssl=1\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1129]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0862-e1542265173652.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stylebyaliya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_0862-e1542265173652.jpg?w=2320&amp;ssl=1 2320w, 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