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Banff

4.2
World heritage site · Bodies of Water · Waterfalls
The gateway to Canada's oldest national park, Banff sits in the middle of one of the world's most photogenic natural landscapes, recognized as a World Heritage Site. Filled with tourists and seasonal workers from around the world, this hub of tourism serves as a convenient base for travelers looking for that true backcountry experience. You'll find few tourist attractions in Banff itself, the main draw being the surrounding glaciers, valleys, mountains, lakes, dense forests, and developed ski areas. Most visitors come here seeking adventure and excitement in the great outdoors, but if you're looking for a more relaxing Banff holiday experience, explore the region's hot springs and burgeoning food scene. Add Banff and other destinations in Canada to your travel plans using our Canada trip planner.

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    Top Banff tours

    FROM $140 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lake Louise and the Icefield Parkway - Full-Day Tour
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    Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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    FROM $199 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff
    4.9
    Duration: 10 hours
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    Popular things to do in Banff

    Lake Minnewanka ©
    Water Body
    Lake Minnewanka
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bow Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Bow Falls
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cave and Basin National Historic Site
    Historic Site
    Cave and Basin National Historic Site
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Bow Valley Parkway ©
    Scenic Drive
    Bow Valley Parkway
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Banff

    Moraine Lake ©
    Water Body
    Moraine Lake
    Lake Louise
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lake Louise
    Water Body
    Lake Louise
    Lake Louise
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Lake Louise Ski Resort ©
    Ski Area
    The Lake Louise Ski Resort
    Lake Louise
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Sunshine Village ©
    Ski Area
    Sunshine Village
    Banff National Park
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours

    Hidden gems in Banff

    Via Ferrata
    Outdoor Activity
    Via Ferrata
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies ©
    Specialty Museum
    Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Parker Ridge Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Parker Ridge Trail
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Banff Park Museum ©
    Natural History Museum
    Banff Park Museum
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour

    Spas in Banff

    Banff Upper Hot Springs ©
    Thermal Spa
    Banff Upper Hot Springs
    3.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Cedar & Sage Co. Banff's Holistic Lounge ©
    Spa
    Cedar & Sage Co. Banff's Holistic Lounge
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Forest Fix
    Spa / Wellness
    Forest Fix
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs ©
    Spa
    Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs
    4.2
    Duration: 4 hours

    Trails in Banff

    Tunnel Mountain Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Tunnel Mountain Trail
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Helen Lake Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Helen Lake Trail
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cory and Edith Passes ©
    Hiking Trail
    Cory and Edith Passes
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hoodoos Trail
    Hiking Trail
    Hoodoos Trail
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Banff

    Vermilion Lakes ©
    Water Body
    Vermilion Lakes
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Two Jack Lake ©
    Water Body
    Two Jack Lake
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mirror Lake ©
    Water Body
    Mirror Lake
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cascade Ponds ©
    Water Body
    Cascade Ponds
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Hop On Banff
    Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
    Hop On Banff
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Peyto Lake ©
    Water Body
    Peyto Lake
    Lake Louise
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
    Lake Louise
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Johnston Canyon ©
    Hiking Trail
    Johnston Canyon
    Banff National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

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