A cute downtown with incredible mountain views! If you want a walk, the river walk is lovely!
From great restaurants to cute stores, Banff is a fantastic walkable city! The Fairmont Hotel is a historic hotel worth exploring.
Drive the scenic highway from Banff to Jasper. There are multiple spots for quick pull off views or hikes.
Take the gondola up to panoramic views!
Parking can be hard to get unless you are up early or you can purchase a shuttle ticket the day they open in mid April.
The viewpoint is directly off the highway!
A short but steep walk up to the main viewpoint. If you follow the dirt trail, you will get to our favorite spot to view the lake. It will be super icy. Bring micro spikes if you plan on going!
Just a short walk to a few viewpoints!
Take a scenic boat tour on Maligne Lake to this picturesque island. While you can’t walk on the island, the panoramic views are stunning.
Explore the cute town of Jasper! While smaller than Banff, there are lots of stores to meander through.