- Our list of the best things to do in Banff National Park, Alberta, features the top 26 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Banff National Park, Alberta has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Tours, Sports & Fitness, and Adventures.
- The results below include the top 9 things to do within the city of Banff National Park, Alberta , followed by 20 popular activities in nearby cities, including Canmore, Banff 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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2546 votes
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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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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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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215 Banff Ave | Box 1566, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
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Year round, any tour is possible with Discover Banff Tours. Mostly during the summer and winter, visitors may choose from a multitude of solo or package deals. Tours include on horseback, ski, sled, and more.
5.8 Miles
86%
1510 votes
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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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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Year round, any tour is possible with Discover Banff Tours. Mostly during the summer and winter, visitors may choose from a multitude of solo or package deals. Tours include on horseback, ski, sled, and more.