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.