Experience the best of Banff
Banff is a small mountain town inside Canada's first national park, set among the Rocky Mountain peaks of Alberta with hot springs, lakes and wildlife.
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The town of Banff sits in the Bow Valley at about 1,400 metres, with Mount Rundle's sloping ridge rising over the main street and Cascade Mountain at the other end. It began as a railway town beside hot springs, and the Cave and Basin National Historic Site marks the discovery that led to Canada's first national park. A gondola climbs Sulphur Mountain for views, and the Bow Falls and a château-style hotel add to the river scenery.
The park spreads far beyond town. Lake Minnewanka is a few minutes away, Johnston Canyon follows a catwalk path to waterfalls, and Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, with their turquoise glacial water, lie roughly an hour to the north-west. The Icefields Parkway continues north through the mountains towards Jasper. Elk, bighorn sheep and sometimes bears are seen from the roads, so watch from a distance.
Mountain restaurants serve elk, bison and Alberta beef alongside hearty soups, and hot chocolate comes with the cold air. Summer, from June to September, suits hiking and canoeing, golden larch trees colour the high passes in late September, and winter brings skiing and frozen lakes. Spring is quieter, with snow lingering on the trails.
- 8 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 92% of experiences
- Day trips to Calgary
Special offers in Banff
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![8 Iconic Stops. 12 Comfy Seats. See Banff's Best in First Class.]()
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Outdoor and adventure activities in Banff
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Nature and wildlife tours in Banff
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Questions about Banff
- What is there to do in Banff?
- We list 476 experiences in Banff. The largest groups are day trips (275), city tours (14), hop-on hop-off (10), attraction tickets (9).
- What are the top attractions in Banff?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Banff are Moraine Lake, Bow Falls, Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka.
- What is the most popular experience in Banff?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 4,715 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Banff take?
- The typical experience in Banff lasts about 8 hours; the middle half run between 4.5 hours and 10 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Banff?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 476 experiences we hold for Banff. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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