Banff Itineary
Sightseeing
What better way to spend the first morning of your Banff itinerary than by visiting the most beautiful lake in the Banff National Park?! The best place for sunrise.
127 locals recommend
Moraine Lake
What better way to spend the first morning of your Banff itinerary than by visiting the most beautiful lake in the Banff National Park?! The best place for sunrise.
Lake Louise is world famous for its turquoise lakes, the Victoria Glacier, soaring mountain backdrop, palatial hotel, and incredible hiking and skiing. Surrounded by a lifetime's worth of jaw-dropping sights and adventures, Lake Louise is a rare place that must be experienced to be believed.
371 locals recommend
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailLake Louise is world famous for its turquoise lakes, the Victoria Glacier, soaring mountain backdrop, palatial hotel, and incredible hiking and skiing. Surrounded by a lifetime's worth of jaw-dropping sights and adventures, Lake Louise is a rare place that must be experienced to be believed.
Carved steeply into the limestone bedrock by thousands of years of water erosion, the dramatic Johnston Canyon is a breathtaking natural attraction in Banff National Park. Overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, the deep pools of Johnston Creek, and lush forest are sure to leave a memorable impression.
Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular destinations in Banff National Park, and for good reason; it is a place of dramatic natural beauty accessible to most. It is particularly popular during the summer and at certain times of the winter. If you seek a more peaceful experience, try visiting Johnston Canyon during the spring and fall, or make the most of the long summer days by going in the early morning or mid evening.
99 locals recommend
Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley ParkwayCarved steeply into the limestone bedrock by thousands of years of water erosion, the dramatic Johnston Canyon is a breathtaking natural attraction in Banff National Park. Overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, the deep pools of Johnston Creek, and lush forest are sure to leave a memorable impression.
Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular destinations in Banff National Park, and for good reason; it is a place of dramatic natural beauty accessible to most. It is particularly popular during the summer and at certain times of the winter. If you seek a more peaceful experience, try visiting Johnston Canyon during the spring and fall, or make the most of the long summer days by going in the early morning or mid evening.
Lake Minnewanka is a hot spot in the summer months. It's a fantastic place to relax by the water, with picnic tables and a cooking shelter as well as a small café. It's also a great location for more active pursuits, including fishing, diving, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and boating.
75 locals recommend
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka is a hot spot in the summer months. It's a fantastic place to relax by the water, with picnic tables and a cooking shelter as well as a small café. It's also a great location for more active pursuits, including fishing, diving, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and boating.
Floating its way up Sulphur Mountain. With six stunning mountain ranges and the sweep of the Bow Valley before you, views from the Sulphur Mountain summit are nothing short of breathtaking. And there’s much more to discover in a state-of-the-art building that will heighten your senses at every turn.
The Banff Sightseeing Gondola is located five minutes’ drive from the town of Banff. The eight-minute ride takes guests to a lofty altitude of 2,281 metres in cabins that seat up to four people. Once at the top, enjoy the restaurants, cafés, short hiking trails and new interpretive centre. If you are feeling adventurous, walk along the ridge line of Sulphur Mountain to see the Cosmic Ray Station, a historic site of Canada built to study cosmic rays.
With six stunning mountain ranges and the sweep of the Bow Valley before you, views from the Sulphur Mountain summit are nothing short of breathtaking. And there’s much more to discover in a state-of-the-art building that will heighten your senses at every turn.
86 locals recommend
Banff Gondola
100 Mountain AveFloating its way up Sulphur Mountain. With six stunning mountain ranges and the sweep of the Bow Valley before you, views from the Sulphur Mountain summit are nothing short of breathtaking. And there’s much more to discover in a state-of-the-art building that will heighten your senses at every turn.
The Banff Sightseeing Gondola is located five minutes’ drive from the town of Banff. The eight-minute ride takes guests to a lofty altitude of 2,281 metres in cabins that seat up to four people. Once at the top, enjoy the restaurants, cafés, short hiking trails and new interpretive centre. If you are feeling adventurous, walk along the ridge line of Sulphur Mountain to see the Cosmic Ray Station, a historic site of Canada built to study cosmic rays.
With six stunning mountain ranges and the sweep of the Bow Valley before you, views from the Sulphur Mountain summit are nothing short of breathtaking. And there’s much more to discover in a state-of-the-art building that will heighten your senses at every turn.
A network of lush marshlands and expansive lakes in the Bow Valley, the Vermilion Lakes are a popular spot for visitors and locals seeking easy solace from the lively town of Banff. Offering spectacular views of Mount Rundle and Sulphur Mountain, the proximity of these lakes to town make them a fantastic place to watch sunrise or sunset, see wildlife, or spend a relaxing day on the shore.
Vermilion Lakes is one of the best locations for photographs in Banff. Photographers seek out the lakes during golden hour as they provide a sublime landscape and the opportunity to spot wildlife close to town.
13 locals recommend
Vermilion Lakes
A network of lush marshlands and expansive lakes in the Bow Valley, the Vermilion Lakes are a popular spot for visitors and locals seeking easy solace from the lively town of Banff. Offering spectacular views of Mount Rundle and Sulphur Mountain, the proximity of these lakes to town make them a fantastic place to watch sunrise or sunset, see wildlife, or spend a relaxing day on the shore.
Vermilion Lakes is one of the best locations for photographs in Banff. Photographers seek out the lakes during golden hour as they provide a sublime landscape and the opportunity to spot wildlife close to town.
Leisure & Entertainment
Banff Upper Hot Springs
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