Things To Do
There is a lot to see and do in Banff!!
Here are some of our favorite places from our trip in January 2022, and some new ideas too.
Grotto Canyon Trail Head
AB T0L 0C8, Canada
A 4.4 mile hike halfway between Calgary and Banff, to break up your drive.
Wild Flour Bakery
211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1B8, Canada
Quick breakfast and coffee near the hotel.
Lake Peyto
Lake Peyto, AB, Canada
Another famous Banff lake, which is a bit further north than Lake Louise and Morraine.
Johnston Canyon
Bow Valley Parkway, AB T1L 1K2, Canada
Popular, easy hike (1.4 miles to lower falls, 3.4 miles to upper falls) located 30 minutes from Brewster's. Convenient when driving to/from Lake Louise area.
Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive, AB T1L 1A1, Canada
Take a 90 minute beer-tasting cruise on Lake Minnewanka, just outside town of Banff for $90 CAD.
Banff Upper Hot Springs
1 Mountain Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1K2, Canada
Relax at the Banff Hot Springs near the Banff Fairmont Hotel! Tickets for $12 CAD.
Lake Louise Railway Station & Restaurant
200 Sentinel Road, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada
An interesting restaurant near Lake Louise.
Canmore
Canmore, AB, Canada
Another Town east of Banff with a nice walkable downtown and plenty of restaurants.
The Grizzly House
207 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1B4, Canada
Smokey popular Fondue restaurant.
For all the days along the way