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Top 11 Things to do in Banff, Canada - Thrilling Travel Skip to Main Content Search for: A Travel BlogWell-nighTravel Experiences, Destinations, Tips & Travel Fun HomeWell-nighMe Travel Themes Art & People Beaches Cities Culture Heritage Nature Stays Tips Continents Africa Mauritius Morocco Asia Bhutan Cambodia Jordan India Andamans Andhra Pradesh Delhi Goa Gujarat Jammu & Kashmir Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Meghalaya Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Telangana Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh Indonesia Israel Malaysia Nepal Singapore Thailand UAE Australia Europe Austria France Hungary Iceland Italy Netherlands Switzerland UK North America Canada USA Published Work Media & Awards Work With Me Contact Me Menu HomeWell-nighMe Travel Themes Art & People Beaches Cities Culture Heritage Nature Stays Tips Continents Africa Mauritius Morocco Asia Bhutan Cambodia Jordan India Andamans Andhra Pradesh Delhi Goa Gujarat Jammu & Kashmir Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Meghalaya Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Telangana Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh Indonesia Israel Malaysia Nepal Singapore Thailand UAE Australia Europe Austria France Hungary Iceland Italy Netherlands Switzerland UK North America Canada USA Published Work Media & Awards Work With Me Contact Me 17 Sep 2018 Top 11 Things to do in Banff, Canada by Ami | posted in: Canada, Nature, North America | 3 Banff is a trappy resort town located in the Canadian province of Alberta. Banff National Park is one of the oldest parks in Canada and is moreover one of the prime tourist magnets in the country. Millions of visitors come to Banff National Park to see the mighty Rockies, for relaxation or venture activities. Read my top 11 (one bonus “must”) things to do in Banff, Canada. Things to do in Banff 1. Sulphur Mountains & Gondola Ride You can see the Sulphur mountains from anywhere within the Banff National Park. It is one of the prominent mountains in Banff. However, the weightier views of the Sulphur mountains can be seen from the Gondola ride.   Things to do in Banff- Sulphur Mountains A gondola ride financing well-nigh $55 CAD per return trip and it is totally worth it. You can get wangle to wondrous views in 8 minutes. There is moreover an observation area, made of wooden planks and they are secured, permitting tourists wangle during summer and winter months. You can moreover walk to the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic RayPart-waylocated at an elevation of 2,283 m. You can dine at the Sky Bistro, overlooking the wondrous greenery and the undecorous waters running through the forests. 2. Mt Rundle and Vermillion Lake Mount Rundle is a mountain range overlooking Banff and its proximal town of Canmore. Rundle mountain summit hike in the summers is a delight, as you will encounter trappy wildflowers withal your trail. Things to do in Banff – Mt. Rundle Vermillion Lake runs at the foot of the Mt Rundle. This lake is located well-nigh 5 minutes from the Banff town site and makes for a wonderful picnic and a photography spot. Try to reach the Vermillion lakes in the late evening or at dawn for some wondrous sunrise pictures. 3. Banff Town Things to do in Banff – Banff Town This goes without saying that you HAVE to visit the townsite of Banff (along with all the natural wonders virtually you). “Downtown” Banff or the town-site is a trappy part-way with tons of restaurants, stores and worriedness centers. You can capture wondrous views of the Canadian Rockies from the part-way as well 4. Icefields Parkway One of the key things to do in Banff to-do-list is taking a trip to Icefields Parkway. This 232 km stretch is filled with snow-covered peaks, glaciers and gorgeous valleys. There are hiking trails present as well. But many tourists love to workbench the Brewster Icefield Explorer to the Glaciers and when (to Banff Town). The round trip starts at $250 from Banff. 5. Lake Louise Things to do in Banff – Lake Louise Located well-nigh 50 minutes outside of the Banff Town is the gorgeous hamlet of Lake Louise. I am sure you must have seen those turquoise undecorous lakes on Instagram. It is the glacier-fed Lake Louise. This tiny place is trappy both in summers and winters. You can moreover stay here overnight if you like, as there are many walk-up options available. 6. Kayaking in Lake Minnewanka Another trappy lake in Banff is the Lake Minnewanka. It is located well-nigh 25 minutes yonder from the town-site. Perfect place for kayaking in summers. Things to do in Banff – Lake Minnewanka You can moreover typesetting a 2-hour trip at the lake, which includes a well-constructed lap of the lake and get wangle to wondrous views of the Canadian Rockies 7. Banff Hot Springs Did you know that Banff has natural hot springs in the Canadian Rockies? Yes! And they are unconfined for relaxing with a spa and wondrous views. The Upper Hot Springs are one of nine variegated naturally occurring hot springs in the Banff area. The hot spring water flows naturally, with the source zone located at higher elevations on either Sulphur Mountain or Mount Rundle. 8. Nordic Provincial Park Located in the Kananaskis country, the Nordic Provincial Park is a skier and snowboarders paradise. It is located well-nigh 30 minutes from the Banff Town Things to do in Banff – Nordic Provincial Park It was originally synthetic for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Now tourists can avail the world-class facilities and indulge in tons of activities like – skiing (including night skiing), snowboarding, ice-skating during winters. Summertime activities include – hiking, mountain climbing, roller skiing, etc 9.Three sisters mountain range in Canmore The 3 sisters mountain range is gorgeous to squint at, from any part of Canmore. Canmore is Banff’s sister town, located just 20 minutes away. Things to do in Banff – Canmore Canmore is a trappy pedestrian friendly town, with side cafes and unconfined mountain views.Walk-upfinancing are cheaper in Canmore then Banff and no park entry fees. 10. Cascade Gardens If you love manicured gardens, then you should visit this self-ruling garden in Banff. Called the Cascade gardens, located just minutes yonder from Banff Town is a treat to the eye. Things to do in Banff- Cascade Gardens Cascade gardens are perfect for weddings, unstipulated photography or a light stroll. 11. Farmers Market in Banff, every Wednesday Things to do in Banff – Farmers Market Bonus ‘to-do-item’ – if you are visiting Banff and you are here on a Wednesday, take some time out and visit the local market/farmers market. This is a unconfined opportunity to try some local berries or buy locally made souvenirs. This market is only unshut on Wednesdays and is set up in the main town (from  May to October) Banff Travel Tips Banff town is serviced by Calgary International Airport. So if you are flying to Banff, most likely you will victorious in Calgary and then momentum or take a shuttle to Banff. Calgary to Banff is well-nigh an hour drive. For accommodations, you can either stay in Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise. These town-sites are not far from each other. And there are tons of sightseeing spots in all three places. Booking.com Peak summer season (May to August) are very rented and are prime tourist month. If you are planning your visit virtually this time, please plan superiority and typesetting in advance. This includes campsites as well. I have visited Banff in both summer and winter time and I equally love both, for variegated reasons. Of undertow in winters, the weather changes without notice and roads may or may not be accessible. Hiking trails will be sealed too. So if you are planning to explore Banff just once, then I will say plan it in the summer. This post, including the pictures used, have been shared by my guest tragedian – Mayuri. She is a travel enthusiast and writes well-nigh her travels on her blog – To Some Place New. Currently, settled in Canada, she loves traveling with her soulmate Salil. You can reservation her on her twitter handle – @To Some Place New   Disclaimer: This vendible includes unite links. This ways that at no forfeit to you, I will receive a small legation if you purchase through my link. Thank you for supporting me with this. 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