slicktripEvery September to OctoberAlpine larch is a conifer that drops its needles. This is the fortnight it turns.
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Banff National Park, Alberta · Every September to October
Larch season above Moraine Lake
For about two weeks the alpine larches turn gold above a lake the colour of glacier melt.
340 days until the next window
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Calgary or Edmonton for September 12 to October 5, 2027, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- You cannot drive your own car to Moraine Lake; shuttle and bus seats are released ahead of time and sell out.
- The gold window is short and shifts with the year, so treat any published peak date as approximate.
- Calgary is about two hours from Banff by road; Edmonton is a longer drive but sometimes cheaper.
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