A trip to Banff wouldn't be complete without checking these activities off your bucket list!
Lake Louise
Lake Louise, AB, Canada
A turquoise blue lake surrounded by mountains on all sides, Lake Louise is the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies. You can canoe, kayak, hike, stroll, or dine on and around the lake. Lake Louise is a 40 minute drive from downtown Banff.
Gondola Sightseeing
100 Mountain Avenue, Banff, T1L 1B2, Canada
Take in the unforgettable bird's eye view atop the Banff Sightseeing Gondola. Once up top, enjoy the view, explore the many hiking opportunities, or relax with a meal on the roof of the Canadian Rockies.
Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB AB T1L 1J4, Canada
Play a round at The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, renowned for its panoramic beauty,
Lake Minnewanka
Improvement District No. 9, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada
Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in Banff National Park, is situated 3 miles northeast of the town. A popular activity is to take a lake cruise with a guide. You can also canoe, kayak, hike, or go fishing around the lake.
Columbia Icefield
AB-93, Jasper, AB T1L1J3, Canada
Explore the Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefields. You can take a guided tour, drive the scenic route, and more. The Columbia Icefield is a 2.5 hour drive from Banff.
Glacier Skywalk
Icefield Parkway, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
After exploring a cliff-edged walkway, visitors walk out onto a glass-floored observation platform suspended 280 metres over a glacier-formed valley.
Hiking In Banff National Park
Banff, AB, Canada
There are too many hiking trails in Banff National Park to count. They vary in length and difficulty, so visit the national parks website for a complete list!
Banff Legacy Trail
Banff, AB, Canada
Rent road bikes, cruisers, or mountain bikes and ride the Banff Legacy Trail for a scenic route through Bow Valley.
Mountain Biking
Banff, AB, Canada
Rent mountain bikes in town and explore the mountain biking trails in the Banff area. Trails range from easy/family-friendly to difficult.
Banff Upper Hot Springs
1 Mountain Avenue, Banff, AB T0L, Canada
Visit the geothermal heated pools at Banff Upper Hot Springs to take a dip and relax surrounded by beautiful mountain views.
Bow Falls
Bow River Avenue, Banff, AB, Canada
Take the pedestrian path from downtown Banff to Bow Falls for a short, scenic excursion. Separate trails for pedestrians and cyclists meander along the Bow River and past roaring rapids before climbing up above the Bow Falls.
Bankhead Ghost Town
Banff, AB, Canada
Once a bustling mining town operated by the Canadian Pacific Railroad, the crumbling ruins of Bankhead now lie abandoned up in the mountains of Banff National Park.
Cave and Basin
311 Cave Avenue, Banff, AB T0L 0C0, Canada
Tour the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the birthplace of Canadian national parks.