- The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Banff National Park, Alberta, including 20 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Canyon, Waterfalls and Scenic Drives.
- From Icefields Parkway to Moraine Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Banff National Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Banff, Canmore and Cochrane.
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Winding through two national parks, this scenic road allows the traveler to enjoy a variety of scenery. Visitors may spot wildlife while driving, biking, walking, or hiking. In order to see the best features of both national parks, travelers should take Icefields Parkway, the area's best option.
28.4 Miles
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Moraine Lake Rd. off Great Divide Hwy., Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
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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.
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111 Lake Louise Drive | Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
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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.
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Near Banff and Lake Louise, any traveler can easily access Johnston Canyon. Its primary attraction is a series of connected waterfalls. Farther up the stream, near one of the waterfalls is a naturally formed, light brown marbled wall.
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24km (15 miles) north of Banff, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
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At Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka is one of the park's larger watering holes, surrounded by mountains, trees, and frequented by wildlife. Activities that can be enjoyed there include boat tours, hiking, camping, and more.
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Bow Valley Parkway invites travelers to explore by car, bicycle, or foot. The 48 kilometer road allows visitors to take their time as they leisurely stroll, observing parts of the park not seen from the parking lot?such as the deer, elk, and bear which live here.
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A wider and shorter waterfall than most, Bow Falls is a scenic attraction that is not quite easily accessible without prior knowledge, or planning ahead. It is a peaceful location that can be enjoyed by either simply sightseeing, or venturing around the water's edge.
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Bow Valley Parkway invites travelers to explore by car, bicycle, or foot. The 48 kilometer road allows visitors to take their time as they leisurely stroll, observing parts of the park not seen from the parking lot?such as the deer, elk, and bear which live here.
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Chinook Rafting considers the comfort of all of their passengers by offering rafting trips for people of all abilities--beginner to Olympic white water rafter. Chinook Rafting can customize a tour for any length of time on the water and for any group such as family, friends, or fellow adventurers.
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Hydra River Guides offer river rafting trips for travelers of all adventure levels from timid to adrenaline junkies. Rafting trips on the Kicking Horse River can be upgraded to include horseback riding, sky diving, or riding an ATV in the Canadian wilderness.