Why go
- Town in Canada.
- 3 curated must-see attractions on record, including Banff Upper Hot Springs.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Banff Airport (YBA).
History
Banff is a resort town in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, in Alberta's Rockies along the Trans-Canada Highway, 126 km (78 mi) west of Calgary, 58 km (36 mi) east of Lake Louise, and 1,400 to 1,630 m above sea level.
Must-see attractions
Mountain Ave, Banff, AB · hotsprings.ca
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Where to stay
419 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada · thekenrickhotel.com
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada · fairmont.com
121 Cave Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B7, Canada · banffboutiqueinn.com
312 Marten St #101, Banff, AB T1L 1E6, Canada · basecampresorts.com
218 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5, Canada · peaksbanff.com
545 Banff Ave #1B5, Banff, AB T1L 1B5, Canada · canaltalodge.com
300 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J2, Canada · all.accor.com
208 Caribou St, Banff, AB T1L 1C1, Canada · brewstermountainlodge.com
600 Banff Ave #1000, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada · otterhotel.com
401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada · banffaspenlodge.com
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada · banffjaspercollection.com
801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB T1L 1B3, Canada · hihostels.ca
1 Juniper Way Unit 2, Banff, AB T1L 1E1, Canada · thejuniper.com
138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada · banffjaspercollection.com
502 Tunnel Mountain Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada · tunnelmountain.com
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada · banffhiddenridge.com
501 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada · banffinn.com
337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada · banffptarmiganinn.com
459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C9, Canada · royalcanadianlodge.com
521 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada · banffcariboulodge.com
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada · foxhotelandsuites.com
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada · rockymountainresort.com
433 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B4, Canada · samesun.com
513 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C9, Canada · charltonsbanff.com
425 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B6, Canada · banffredcarpet.com
137 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C8, Canada · kingedwardhotel-banff.com
228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A5, Canada · bowview.com
700 Tunnel Mountain Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1B3, Canada · crmr.com
201 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5, Canada · banffparklodge.com
453 Marten St, Banff, AB T1L 1B3, Canada · bestwestern.com
537 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A8, Canada · rundlestonelodge.com
437 Marten St, Banff, AB T1L 1E6, Canada
525 Tunnel Mountain Rd, Banff, AB T1L 1B2, Canada · douglasfir.com
250 Marmot Cres, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada · dorothymotel.com
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Airports
Banff Airport (YBA) 3 km to the centre
Banff, AB, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Banff Airport (YBA). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Banff, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Local and regional buses around Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise. · Fares: Cash, app or day pass
Trains & rail
Daylight luxury rail Vancouver–Kamloops–Banff or Jasper through the Rockies, April to October. · Vancouver, BC guide →
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Shuttle along the Icefields Parkway between Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. · Jasper, Alberta guide →
Calgary airport to Banff via Canmore, hourly, about two hours. · Calgary, Alberta guide →
Calgary airport and downtown hotels to Banff, continuing to Lake Louise. · Calgary, Alberta guide →
Sunshine Coach ← Calgary, Alberta
Free Bus Transportation from Calgary and Canmore to Sunshine Village with the purchase of a lift ticket. (child ticket excluded) · Calgary, Alberta guide →
Sunshine Coach ← Canmore, Alberta
Free Bus Transportation from Calgary and Canmore to Sunshine Village with the purchase of a lift ticket. (child ticket excluded) · Canmore, Alberta guide →
Intercity coach
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