Best Parks in Banff

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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