30-Minute Banff Trip Planning Consultation With Jill
A focused 30-minute video consultation with Jill, a Canmore local, for travellers with a few specific questions about their Banff trip. Includes follow-up email support.
Sometimes you don't need a full planning session, just straight answers from someone who lives here.
You might be wondering:
- Is this itinerary realistic?
- What's the best way to get to Moraine Lake?
- Which hike would suit us best?
- Should we stay in Banff, Canmore, or Lake Louise?
- Is there a better way to organise one particular day?
If any of this sounds familiar, this shorter consultation may be all you need.
Ready to Book Your 30-Minute Consultation?
Who This Is For
This service is for visitors with a few specific questions, whether you're just starting to plan or nearly finished.
It's a good fit if you:
- Have a few specific questions about your trip
- Are just starting out and need help with one or two big decisions
- Want a second opinion on part of your itinerary
- Want reassurance that the decisions you’ve already made make sense
- Want to check that you haven’t missed anything important
- Need help choosing between options
If you have lots of questions or want to work through your full itinerary in detail, our 50-minute consultation may be a better fit.
Your Consultant: Jill Jones
I'm Jill, co-founder of The Banff Guide and What's On Banff, trusted by more than 50,000 subscribers, and I'll be the person helping you with your trip.
I've lived in Canmore for more than 20 years and spend much of my time helping visitors make sense of travel in Banff and the Canadian Rockies.
I answer visitor questions every day through our websites and newsletter, so I'm very familiar with the practical details that can make planning difficult - from transport and parking to seasonal closures, hiking choices, accommodation locations, and realistic travel times.
What You'll Leave With
Quick, confident answers, so you can stop second-guessing and get on with booking.
Instead of piecing together advice from forums and blog posts, you'll hear directly from someone who lives here, and often avoid costly mistakes.
After the call, you'll have:
- Clear answers to the questions holding up your planning
- Personalised advice based on your dates, interests, and travel style
- Practical local insight on transport, timings, routes, crowds, and seasonal issues
- Confidence in the decisions you've made, or a better option if needed
- Follow-up email support for reasonable questions connected to your consultation
Unlike our 50-minute consultation, this service does not include a written call summary.
How It Works
Step 1: Book your consultation
Complete payment online, then choose a time for your consultation on the calendar page. Can’t find a suitable time? Email us so we can find a time that works for you.
Step 2: Complete a short questionnaire
Before the call, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your trip plans, travel style, priorities, and any specific questions you'd like answered. This means we can get straight to the things that matter when the call starts.
Step 3: Your 30-minute video call
We'll focus on your main questions. These could include accommodation locations, transport, hiking, sightseeing, scenic drives, restaurants, tour choices, seasonal considerations, or a particular part of an itinerary you're unsure about.
Step 4: Follow-up email support
If you have follow-up questions after the call relating to something we discussed, you can email me for clarification.
What's Included
- Pre-consultation questionnaire
- 30-minute one-to-one video call with Jill
- Personalised advice based on your trip
- Follow-up email support
Ready to Book Your 30-Minute Consultation?
What This Service Is, and Isn't
This is a short advice-based consultation designed to answer a limited number of specific questions.
It isn't intended for working through an entire trip in detail or reviewing a complicated multi-day itinerary. If you need more time, our 50-Minute Banff Trip Planning Consultation will be a better fit.
I don't book hotels, flights, rental cars, tours, or restaurants on your behalf, but I can help you understand your options and point you towards useful providers and resources.
My trip planning expertise covers Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks.
If you'd like us to build a complete personalised itinerary for your trip, take a look at our Custom Banff Itinerary Planning with Jill service.
FAQs
What's the difference between the 30-minute and 50-minute consultations?
The 30-minute consultation is best for a few focused questions, while the 50-minute consultation gives us time to work through your whole trip and includes a written summary with links and resources afterwards. Both include follow-up email support.
How many questions can I ask?
There's no fixed number, but 30 minutes goes quickly. This service works best when you have a small number of focused questions rather than wanting to discuss your whole trip.
Can you review my itinerary?
Yes, if you'd like feedback on a particular day or a specific part of your itinerary. If you want to review your whole trip in detail, the 50-minute consultation is a better choice.
Is this suitable if I'm staying in Canmore, Lake Louise, Jasper, or Calgary?
Yes, as long as your questions relate to visiting Banff, Jasper, Yoho or Kootenay National Parks.
Will I receive a written summary afterwards?
No. The 30-minute consultation doesn't include a written summary. Follow-up email support is included for reasonable questions relating to what we discussed.
Need Help With a Few Banff Questions?
If you're mostly happy with your plans but have a few things you'd like to check with someone who lives here, this shorter consultation is designed for exactly that.
Ready to Book Your 30-Minute Consultation?
