Free & Cheap Things to Do in Banff, Alberta

  • The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Banff, Alberta, including 20 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, Off Road & ATV, Hot Springs & Geysers and Lake.
  • From Lake Minnewanka to Bow Valley Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Banff and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canmore, Banff National Park and Cochrane.
  • The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Banff, Alberta, including 20 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, Off Road & ATV, Hot Springs & Geysers and Lake.
  • From Lake Minnewanka to Bow Valley Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Banff and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canmore, Banff National Park and Cochrane.
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28.4 Miles
97% 2546 votes
Lake Moraine Lake Rd. off Great Divide Hwy., Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta MoreLess Info
Smaller than Lake Louise, Moraine Lake has a fame all its own: in 1969 and 1979, the view of the mountains behind Moraine Lake was selected for the reverse side of the Canadian twenty dollar bill. The lake's exquisite teal green color is caused by rock flour from passing glaciers.
28.4 Miles
96% 2927 votes
Lake Moraine Lake Rd. off Great Divide Hwy., Lake Louise, Alberta MoreLess Info
Smaller than Lake Louise, Moraine Lake has a fame all its own: in 1969 and 1979, the view of the mountains behind Moraine Lake was selected for the reverse side of the Canadian twenty dollar bill. The lake's exquisite teal green color is caused by rock flour from passing glaciers.
31.3 Miles
100% 295 votes
Hiking Trails Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta MoreLess Info
Great Divide Day Hikes offers guests the opportunity to go on guided group walking and hiking trips. The location, which offers access to over 200 km of trails, offers views of waterfalls, wildflowers, and glaciers.
31.3 Miles
98% 159 votes
Dog Sleds Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta MoreLess Info
At Kingsmik Dog Sled Tours, guests will have the chance to travel through Banff National Park. Visitors of this location who are interested in scenic views can also travel under the slopes of Mt. St. Piran on the Winter Wonderland Tour.
31.3 Miles
98% 106 votes
Hiking Trails Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta MoreLess Info
The Bow Glacier Falls Trail is an hour and fifteen minute trail that takes visitors to the glacier falls. The location offers visitors the opportunity to view a variety of wild flowers.
32.3 Miles
100% 521 votes
Rafting 111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, Alberta MoreLess Info
Wild Water Adventures, Inc. offers day and multi-day rafting trips on the Kicking Horse River. The location, whose trips are suitable for children, also offers special trips for weddings, family reunions, and corporate events.
32.4 Miles
93% 2483 votes
Lake 111 Lake Louise Drive | Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta MoreLess Info
Named for Queen Victoria's daughter, Princess Louise, Lake Louise is a regally turquoise lake, high in the Canadian Rockies. All year round, Lake Louise offers visitors wintertime skiing as well as summertime horse back riding and shopping.
34.3 Miles
91% 74 votes
Lake Columbia Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise, Alberta MoreLess Info
Visitors of Herbert Lake can enjoy a variety of activities, such as canoing and kayaking. The location also features a picnic area for individuals who wish to dine while enjoying its scenic views.
46.2 Miles
95% 22 votes
Pond Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek, Alberta MoreLess Info
Forget Me Not Pond provides visitors with a location suitable for picnics and campfires. The pond is deep enough for visitors to scuba dive and features a plaque at the bottom commemorating a former police officer.
46.4 Miles
85% 104 votes
Waterfalls Hwy 66 | 8208 Flint Road S.E, Bragg Creek, Alberta MoreLess Info
Elbow Falls Provincial Recreation Area includes various hiking opportunities and scenic walks along the river. Although much of the area was wiped out during a 2013 flood, the location features several waterfall and swimming area for kids.
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