Things to do in Banff
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Tours & day trips
See all 156 activitiesBanff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Wildlife & nature
See all 11 activitiesBanff: Highlights and Wildlife Group Tour
Private & custom tours
See all 30 activitiesBanff/Canmore: NIGHT ADVENTURE with possible STARGAZING tour
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 7 activitiesBanff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour
Winter activities
See all 9 activitiesIce Climbing Adventure in Banff: Beginner
What to do in Banff
Popular places to visit
Upper Hot Springs
Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.
Banff Gondola
Enjoy a stunning 360-degree panorama of Banff and its surrounding mountains as you ride in comfort to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
Banff National Park Information Centre
After visiting Banff National Park Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave and Basin National Historic Site and enjoy the ski slopes in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.
Banff Springs Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Banff at Banff Springs Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Vermilion Lakes
Mountain scenery, wildlife-spotting opportunities, hiking trails and canoeing adventures await you at this series of lakes in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.
Central Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Central Park, a lovely green space in Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson
Explore the great outdoors at Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau is just one of the places to see in Banff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Areas of Banff
Downtown District
While visiting Downtown District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail.
Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.
Banff Centre District
If you're spending some time in Banff Centre District, Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Tunnel Mountain District
If you're spending some time in Tunnel Mountain District, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Banff Springs District
While visiting Banff Springs District, you might make a stop by sights like Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Bow River.
Sulphur Mountain District
If you're spending some time in Sulphur Mountain District, Banff Cascades of Time Gardens and Upper Hot Springs are top sights worth seeing.