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Banff National Park is showcasing health and wellness tips, luring international visitors to plan ahead for pure escapism when borders open. From outdoor pursuits amongst landscapes with a spectacular golden glow to wellness workshops, visitors can plan a relaxing and rejuvenation holiday amongst the pristine wilderness and striking calmness that is abundant in the Canadian Rockies.

Travellers are encouraged to unlock the calming and grounding effects of nature while safely social distancing with these top 6 wellness and escapism activities to plan for when visiting the Canadian Rockies:

–          pamper in a relaxing spa treatment at the luxurious Willowstream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs, which recently underwent a $3.5 million renovation

–          under the expert guidance of Forest Fix,  immerse in the sights, sounds and scents of Banff National Park while embracing the simple mindfulness practices that come with forest bathing, EcoYoga and guided hikes

–          learn how to become more calm and content through Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s new Summer Weekend Wellness Workshops. Available to hotel guests only, the workshops are led by two local wellness leaders in Alberta

–          make stresses disappear and find your inner Zen by participating in a rooftop yoga class at Banff’s newest yoga studio, Banff Yoga Practice
–          nourish the mind, body and soul by paddling on Lake Louise or Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, absorbing the stillness and silence surrounded by forest pine

–          relax, rejuvenate and renew staying in a wilderness cabin or alpine hotel focusing on life’s simple pleasures, like watching the sunset from a mountaintop or sipping a coffee and admiring the spectacular vistas of Banff and Lake Louise.

For information on how to explore the Canadian Rockies, see Banff and Lake Louise Tourism’s Travel Information page and Banff.ca/COVID.