We finally decided to go on our Canadian Rockies trip in mid May, mainly because of work schedule/timing.
We made flight reservations, got the tickets!
We have been reading lots of reviews on hotels and area information in general, everything from bedbugs to spectacular views, too pricey to worth every penny. Here are the pros and cons so far of going in May:
Cons
Lake Louise is frozen from November to June (so it might look like the picture above, instead of the glacier blue water).
The road to Lake Moraine may not be open yet in May, depending on the weather.
The hiking trails might be inaccessible.
Pros
4.5 million people visit Banff every year - probably close to half of them during July and August.
The off season rates are lower.
"Feedback from locals is that this (May) was one of the best times of the year to visit because it isn't crowded yet and the wild life is very active."
"We've been in the Rockies every month of the year, in all sorts of weather conditions from blizzards to blazing heat, and have always loved it. We adjust our activities to suit the weather, and just enjoy the ambiance and splendid mountain scenery."
Decisions, decisions... this is too much like work! But it will all be worth it in the end, no matter when we go, where we stay, or what the weather is like, it will be a great trip, and I am really looking forward to it!
~NOTE - No, we are not going to stay at that hotel in the picture, but will drive there from our 'reasonably priced' accomodation and take a picture of it!
