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The ULTIMATE Banff TRAVEL GUIDE 2025

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  • Banff National Park

    A protected area in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, known for its mountains, lakes, and forests, offering activities like hiking, camping, and wildlife watching.

  • Banff

    A townsite within Banff National Park offering various attractions, shopping, and access to nearby lakes and mountains.

  • Banff Springs Hotel

    A popular dining destination and iconic hotel in Banff, worth visiting for its architecture and views.

  • Surprise Corner

    A viewpoint offering a classic view of the Banff Springs Hotel.

  • Vermilion Lakes

    A group of lakes near the Banff townsite, known for their scenic beauty.

  • Two Jack Lake

    A lake near Banff townsite with campgrounds.

  • Lake Minnewanka

    A lake near Banff where boat rides are available in the summer.

  • Banff Gondola

    A gondola offering amazing views and a chance to see mountain goats at the top; reservations are recommended.

  • Johnston Canyon

    A popular hiking area featuring waterfalls and pools.

  • Castle Mountain

    A location to stop at along the Bow Valley Parkway.

  • Lake Louise

    A famous lake with the Chateau Lake Louise, offering boating, hiking, and ice skating in winter.

  • Bow Lake

    A lake along the Icefield Parkway, considered underrated and gorgeous.

  • Peyto Lake

    A famous turquoise-colored lake along the Icefields Parkway that looks like a wolf.

  • Icefield's Parkway

    One of the great scenic roads of North America, traveling north into Jasper National Park.

  • Moraine Lake

    One of the most photographed lakes in the world, now accessible only by shuttle bus or hiking.

  • Royal Canadian Lodge

    A smaller hotel on the edge of town, a favorite for lodging.

  • Rimrock Hotel

    A great place to eat and a hotel with higher-end restaurants.

  • Chateau Lake Louise

    A hotel in Lake Louise, a great place to eat, grab coffee, shop, or boat around the lake.

  • Canmore

    An alternative to Banff that's close by and equally beautiful, but potentially more affordable.

  • Tunnel Mountain campgrounds

    Campgrounds on the edge of the Banff town site.

  • Grizzly House Restaurant

    A unique and fun restaurant in Banff, famous for its fondue since 1967.

  • Sky Bistro

    A fun and unique place to eat at the top of the Banff Gondola.

  • Earl's

    A restaurant that the speaker visits almost every time they are in Banff.

  • Good Earth

    One of the speaker's favorite coffee places in Banff.

  • Evelyn's

    One of the speaker's favorite coffee places in Banff.

  • Wildflower

    One of the speaker's favorite coffee places in Banff.

  • Cascade Gardens

    Beautiful gardens on the edge of town with great views of the town and Cascade Mountain.

  • Sulfur Mountain Hot Springs

    A great attraction near the town.

  • Bow Valley Parkway

    A beautiful drive that runs parallel to the Trans-Canada Highway.

  • Lake Agnes

    A lake up the mountain from Lake Louise, offering beautiful views and a Tea House.

  • Mount Norquay

    One of Banff's three world-class ski resorts.

  • Sunshine Village

    One of Banff's three world-class ski resorts.

  • Yoho National Park

    A national park to the west of Banff, home to the stunning Emerald Lake.

  • Emerald Lake

    Located in Yoho National Park, this lake is stunning.

  • Mineral Springs Hospital

    A hospital located in the town of Banff at 305 Link Street.