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Here's a sample itinerary for a pet-friendly drive from Niagara Falls to Banff with your dog or cat. If you're planning a road trip to Banff, you can research locations to stop along the way. Find the best dog parks, pet-friendly accommodations and hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members and GoPetFriendly. Scroll down to see all the pet-friendly stops along the way.
10:00 am start in Niagara Falls
drive for about 4 hours
1:51 pm Detroit
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:51 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
5:10 pm Kalamazoo
eat at Green Door Distilling Co
stay overnight at Kalamazoo Knights Inn
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 6 hours
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10:00 am leave from Kalamazoo Knights Inn
drive for about 4.5 hours
2:43 pm Madison (Wisconsin)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:43 pm
drive for about 4 hours
7:50 pm Minneapolis
stay overnight at Homewood Suites Minneapolis - St Louis Park at West End
leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 9 hours
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11:00 am leave from Homewood Suites Minneapolis - St Louis Park at West End
drive for about 3.5 hours
2:37 pm West Fargo
stay overnight at Americas Best Value Inn West Fargo
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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9:00 am leave from Americas Best Value Inn West Fargo
drive for about 4 hours
1:13 pm Bottineau
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:13 pm
drive for about 7 hours
8:59 pm Swift Current
stay overnight at Thriftlodge Hotel Swift Current
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 4 driving ≈ 11 hours
10:00 am leave from Thriftlodge Hotel Swift Current
drive for about 6.5 hours
4:42 pm arrive in Banff
stay at Johnston Canyon Resort
day 5 driving ≈ 6.5 hours
Your starting point is Niagara Falls, Ontario.
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Detroit (27 answers)
City Bark (1 mention)
questions about Detroit:
Places to stay in Detroit
What is your favorite restaurant in Detroit?
What is there to see in Detroit?
Kalamazoo (9 answers)
Sherman's Dog Walking & Pet Services (1 mention)
Kalamazoo Pedestrian Mall (1 mention)
VCA Southwest Michigan Animal Emergency and Referral Center (1 mention)
Barks Fifth Avenue (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Kalamazoo:
Green Door Distilling Co
Arcadia Brewing
pet-friendly hotels around Kalamazoo:
Kalamazoo Knights Inn
Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo
Residence Inn Kalamazoo East
Red Roof Inn Kalamazoo East
questions about Kalamazoo:
What's the best neighborhood in Kalamazoo for a first time visitor?
Best free things to do in Kalamazoo?
What is your favorite restaurant in Kalamazoo?
Madison (Wisconsin) (29 answers)
Paws 'n Play, LLC (1 mention)
Univeristy of Wisconsin Campus (1 mention)
State Street Shopping Area (1 mention)
University of Wisconsin - Madison Veterinary Med Teaching Hosp (1 mention)
Wisconsin State Capital Grounds (1 mention)
Brittingham Dog Park (1 mention)
University Of Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Teaching (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Madison (Wisconsin):
Kabul Restaurant
Hawk's Bar & Grill
questions about Madison (Wisconsin):
What is your favorite restaurant in Madison?
Where is there a good Japanese restaurant?
Family-friendly campsites near Madison for large groups
One day trip, looking for a good time under $100
Catholic Easter Vigil Mass with good music in Madison?
Minneapolis (50 answers)
Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Services-Golden Valley Clinic (1 mention)
BluePearl Veterinary Partners - Golden Valley (1 mention)
Lake of the Isles Dog Park (1 mention)
Lake of the Isles Off-Leash Recreation Area (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Minneapolis:
Cuppa Java
Urban Eatery
Yum! Kitchen and Bakery
pet-friendly hotels around Minneapolis:
Homewood Suites Minneapolis - St Louis Park at West End
Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis - Park Place
TownePlace Suites Minneapolis West St. Louis Park
questions about Minneapolis:
Is the Mall of America worth visiting?
Fine dining in Minneapolis?
What are the best lakes in and/or around Minneapolis?
What are your favorite restaurants in Minneapolis?
Best areas to stay in Minneapolis?
West Fargo (5 answers)
PetSmart Pet Store (1 mention)
Village West Dog Park (1 mention)
Scheels (1 mention)
Fargo Boarding & Grooming Svc (1 mention)
Petco Pet Store - Fargo (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around West Fargo:
Tru Blu Social Club
pet-friendly hotels around West Fargo:
Americas Best Value Inn West Fargo
Clubhouse Hotel & Suites
Holiday Inn Express Fargo - West Acres
Best Western Kelly Inn & Suites Fargo
questions about West Fargo:
What is your favorite restaurant in West Fargo?
rv campgrounds
Bottineau
Swift Current
pet-friendly hotels around Swift Current:
Thriftlodge Hotel Swift Current
Days Inn Swift Current
Super 8 Swift Current
Howard Johnson Inn Swift Current
Comfort Inn Swift Current
Your final destination is Banff, Alberta.
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Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Banff.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Johnston Canyon Resort.
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on GoPetFriendly:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Banff. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Melissa from St. John's, Newfoundland asked:
Where's a great spot for lunch in Banff? (8 answers)
Sam from Banff asked:
Tips and advice for moving to Banff during summer months? (3 answers)
Steph from asked:
Is Banff Area worth visiting if you are not in to hiking? (1 answer)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Banff to Niagara Falls drive with pets, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Niagara Falls to Banff. Or get a full Niagara Falls to Banff flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.
And if you know Niagara Falls well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Niagara Falls!
This is the most common route that Trippy members have taken, but you can also explore alternate routes from Niagara Falls to Banff with pets, or check the current road conditions from Niagara Falls to Banff with pets.
