Best Parks in Banff

A vast and stunning national park in the Canadian Rockies, renowned for its majestic mountains, turquoise lakes, and abundant wildlife.

The largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its rugged mountains, glaciers, and abundant wildlife, with a more remote feel than Banff.

A beautiful urban park located on an island in the Bow River in Calgary, featuring gardens, pathways, and public art.

A beautiful and meticulously maintained garden located at the Banff Park Administration Building, offering a peaceful stroll with mountain backdrops.

A national park adjacent to Banff, offering spectacular natural features like Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, and Marble Canyon.

A national park known for its diverse scenery, including the Paint Pots (ochre deposits) and Marble Canyon.

A deep, narrow gorge in Kootenay National Park, featuring a beautiful walk along its rim with several bridges offering stunning views.

A prominent glacier visible from the Icefields Parkway, offering impressive views of glacial ice formations.

A vast icefield in the Canadian Rockies, accessible via tours that take visitors onto the Athabasca Glacier, offering a unique adventure.

A deep and narrow canyon in Jasper National Park, featuring a popular walking trail with bridges that allow you to look down into the gorge.

A striking canyon located off the Icefields Parkway, known for its unique rock formations carved by the Mistaya River.

A scenic area within Glacier National Park, renowned for its dramatic mountain landscapes, pristine lakes, and abundant hiking trails.

The SnowDays Play Zone is a family-friendly area within the festival offering activities suitable for children.

A Class II whitewater rafting experience on the Athabasca River, suitable for beginners and families.

A more challenging Class III whitewater rafting trip on the Athabasca River, offering a longer and more adventurous ride.

A beautifully manicured garden located near the Parks Canada Administration Building, featuring floral displays and water features.

A national park adjacent to Banff, known for its stunning natural beauty, including Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, and the Burgess Shale fossils.

Beautifully landscaped formal gardens at the base of Cascade Mountain, offering lovely views and a peaceful atmosphere.

The Lake Minnewanka Scenic Loop is a popular drive in Banff National Park, offering access to scenic viewpoints, hiking trails, and the large Lake Minnewanka.

A series of unique, colorful mineral springs accessible via a hike from Johnston Canyon.

A scenic area with calm ponds and picnic facilities, offering beautiful views near Banff townsite.