THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Banff
From iconic landmarks to hidden gems — explore the best sights and attractions in Banff with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Banff
- Moraine Lake — is a snow and glacially fed alpine lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) outside the village of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres (6,181 ft). The lake has a surface
- Bow Falls — is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. They are located near the Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on the left-hand side of River Road.
- Banff Upper Hot Springs — are commercially developed hot springs located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, near the Banff townsite. Europeans first became aware of the springs in 1883. As it has been developed since, the hot pool is outdoors and while in the pool, visitors
- Lake Minnewanka — is a glacial lake in the eastern area of Banff National Park in Canada, about five kilometres northeast of the Banff townsite. The lake is 21 km (13 mi) long and 142 m (466 ft) deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the Canadian Rockies.
- Ex Coelis Mountain — is a 2,545-metre (8,350-foot) mountain with five peaks located in the North Saskatchewan River valley of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is situated south of Abraham Lake and just outside the eastern boundary of Banff National Park. Its nearest high
- Lake Louise — Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Banff National Park known for its turquoise color and the Victoria Glacier behind it. The color comes from rock flour suspended in the meltwater.
- Banff Gondola — The Banff Gondola climbs to the summit of Sulphur Mountain above the town of Banff. The top has boardwalks and a viewing deck over the Bow Valley.