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Address: Lake Minnewanka Rd, 5 miles outside town, Banff, AB T1L 1K2
Once the site of a bustling coal industry, this town was established at the turn of the last century. When the coal market faltered, the buildings were torn down or moved to neighboring towns. Today, the foundations and remnants of these buildings still exist, and the parks service has created trails throughout the...
Category: Banff Attractions & Activities
Address: Banff National Park, AB T1L 1K2
Also known as Highway 1A, this route between Banff and Lake Louise offers a slower pace and more scenic sites than the Trans-Canada Highway. It passes through beautiful Rocky Mountain wilderness and offers stop-offs, picnic areas, and starting points for a variety of trails. Perfect for those who want to take in the...
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Address: 1 Birch Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A8
Commemorating the contributions and presence of native Americans in the area, this museum has been in operation since 1952. Named for a local shopkeeper and friend of the Indians, the facility maintains displays on hunting, culture, and domestic activities. Clothing, a teepee, and quilts are among the many items...
Category: Banff Attractions & Activities
Address: 317 Banff Ave, Cascade Plaza, Banff, AB T1L 1C1
It's not a traditional museum, but this Cascade Plaza attraction is worth a look just the same. Displayed chronologically from the lower level to the second level, memorabilia, art, equipment and historic photographs are all utilized to illustrate the evolution of skiing in Banff National Park. It's quite an...
Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park
Category: Outdoor Activities - Banff Attractions & Activities
Address: 1988 Olympic Wy, Canmore, AB T1W 2T6
Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park was the site of the 1988 Winter Olympics Nordic Skiing events, plus several other mountain bike and cross-country skiing competitions. With 65 km (40 miles) of exceptional ski trails and numerous single track mountain bike trails, the provincial park is popular year round. Trails...
Category: Banff Attractions & Activities
Address: Banff National Park, AB T1L 1K2
This spectacular rock formation immediately catches your eye as you drive along the Parkway. The towering spires bring to mind a fortified castle, as they did for early explorers, who named the mountain after its imposing presence. For a time from the 1940s to the 1970s, the formation was called Eisenhower Mountain in...
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Category: Banff Attractions & Activities
Address: 311 Cave Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1K2
First discovered in 1883 by railroad workers, this underground spring is the reason that Banff and the Banff National Park exist today. Wealthy Victorians flocked to take the heated waters, believing the mineral-infused springs to be healing and therapeutic. The town was created around the site, and the springs...
Category: Banff Attractions & Activities
Address: 110 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1A1
From its founding in the late 19th century to its status as a Victorian (and now modern-day) resort, Banff has enjoyed a relatively short but fascinating history. The Banff Heritage Corporation has taken note of many structures and sites that played a major role in the town's heritage and included them in a historical...
Category: Banff Attractions & Activities
Address: Tunnel Mountain Rd, Banff, AB T0L 0C0
These rock formations, which are essentially pillars of stone, look out across the Bow River from their perch on Tunnel Mountain. Sculpted by erosion, the Hoodoos are an intriguing example of geological activity; other similar formations can be found at Lake Minnewanka. Native Americans believed the pillars were...
Inside Out Experience Outdoor Adventures
Category: Outdoor Activities - Banff Attractions & Activities
Address: 23 White Ave, Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0
Choose a serene half-day float trip or a thrilling full-day whitewater adventure – the Inside Out Experience offers a wide range of options, with enough variety to suit just about everyone, including novices and families. Some can be paired with a horseback ride or nine holes of golf, and two-day trips are also...
