Banff, Canada

Turquoise glacial lakes and peak trails in short alpine summer

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Best time to go: June through September
Budget: Premium
Good for: Nature, Adventure, Winter
Don't miss: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

Why it made the lists

Scenic rail journeys through Banff, Jasper and the Rockies offer a slower, lower-impact way to take in the mountains, glaciers and turquoise lakes.

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