Get ready to play in this premier recreation paradise, where bird watching, photography and every possible outdoor recreation activity is offered. At the end of the day, relax in one of several day spas in Canmore.
World-renowned Banff National Park offers a small-town experience in the midst of the stunning Rocky Mountains. Spend the day skiing at one of three world-class ski resorts, camp out for the night, explore nearby caves and springs, cross-country ski spectacular trails, and relax in natural hot springs to unwind. The rumors are true: Banff is spectacular.
Imagine yourself away from the rush of city life, amidst shimmering glaciers, waterfalls, mountain pastures, and wildlife. Located just 128 km (80 mi.) from Calgary, Banff hosts four million visitors each year, yet still maintains its cozy small-town feel, making it a hot spot for visitors year round. Hop on the Banff Gondola and ride up Sulphur Mountain where three levels of observation decks offer a 360-degree view of Banff and the mountains surrounding the park. The Banff Upper Hot Springs (one of several hot springs in the area) is a historic spa and bathhouse set against the stunning Rocky Mountain scenery - talk about relaxation. The springs are 39 degrees C (102 F) year-round and offer visitors the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in the beautiful surroundings of Banff National Park. Banff is also home to three world-class ski resorts, so don't be surprised if everyone you meet has flown in from afar for the unparalleled ski conditions. Banff National Park with all its natural riches is the perfect place to enjoy all the Rocky Mountains has to offer.
For a peaceful escape, check out Lake Louise, a crystal blue-green lake set against the backdrop of the Victoria Glacier (known as the 'Jewel of the Rockies') located 183 km (114 mi.) northwest of Calgary. Standing at the lakeside, its colour seems almost impossibly teal. Lake Louise must be seen to be believed. Hiking to the tops of lofty mountains, cross-country skiing, soaking at a spa or natural hot spring, canoeing … these are ingredients for a perfect day at Lake Louise. If you're in for a thrilling adventure, check out the escorted whitewater rafting tours for both beginners and more advanced rafters. The Brewster Lake Louise Stables offers guided horseback rides to the Plain of Six Glaciers or Lake Agnes. In the wintertime hop on a sleigh ride at the Chateau Lake Louise that will take you all the way to the end of Lake Louise. The Lake Louise sightseeing gondola is a fourteen-minute ride to a 6850 ft (2088 m) elevation where the surrounding region can be seen from a bird's eye view. Book accommodations in Lake Louise, and see this blue-green wonder of nature for yourself!
The largest ice field south of Alaska, the Columbia Icefield will astonish you. Walk around on glacial ice at Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, and taste pure glacial waters.
Drive through this unique region alongside a chain of massive ice fields, and experience truly 'Canadian' sights of sparkling glacial ice and crisp snow. This type of scenery is generally expected to be found in Alaska; in fact, the Columbia Icefield is the largest ice field south of Alaska. Covering 389 sq km (233 sq mi), this territory is something every visitor to the Canadian Rockies should see. Several guided tours of the ice field are available, and you can even walk around on the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, as well as have a taste of pure glacial water!
Visitors to Jasper enjoy wildlife and nature untouched, unspoiled. Viewpoints overlooking falls, hot springs, lakes, ranching communities, and unparalleled wildlife experiences await you here in Jasper National Park.
Covering 10,800 sq. km (4170 sq. mi.) of land, Jasper National Park is a protected mountain ecosystem allowing visitors to enjoy nature through exploration and outdoor activities. Jasper is a 309 km (192 mi.) drive from Edmonton. Check out Athabasca Falls and the beautiful view offered at several points along the falls. If you have the time, stay awhile and picnic, or go cross-country skiing. Goat Lookout also offers stunning views as well as a picnic area where mountain goats and bighorn sheep can be seen. Several nearby lakes offer family fun in both winter and summer seasons. Plan the perfect day at the Miette Hotspring, the hottest in the Canadian Rockies, with trails and picnicking areas nearby. You can travel with one of the park's accredited guides for an extended hike deep into the wilderness, and can even stay the night with a wilderness pass. Cardinal Ranch offers horse-whispering demonstrations, as well as overnight campouts via horseback. Grand Cache, Alberta is the gateway to Willmore Wilderness Park, where you will find trails, big game, flowers, lakes and rivers only accessible by foot or on horseback. For a longer stay in Jasper National Park, consider the Jasper Institute's courses on natural and historical topics such as photography, bears and wildlife. However long you are able to spend in Jasper, you will wish you stayed longer. Book a Jasper accommodation today.
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Our lodge is a rustic restful atmosphere with a view of the mountains and within walking distance of downtown Banff and its shops and restaurants. We are at the south end of the townsite, on Spray Avenue, near the Banff Springs Hotel. We have a variety of suites and rooms with queen beds, TVs and loads of amenities.
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Downtown Banff: 1.8km
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A short walk from the town centre, this Banff motel offers easy access to numerous leisure activities and provides comfortable accommodation and a free daily breakfast. In addition to stunning views of the Canadian Rockies, guests can enjoy top-rated ski trails and scenic hiking paths. A number of quaint shops and local restaurants are also easily accessible.
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Downtown Banff: 1km
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Our Banff Bed and Breakfast offers elegantly rustic accommodations, gourmet breakfasts, and unparalleled service provided by local resident hosts. Our B&B is a short stroll to shopping, dining and cultural facilities while ski and hiking trails are only minutes away. The most amazing sightseeing is right outside our door! There are four cozy guest rooms and a common Great Room.
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Downtown Banff: 0.21km
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Our Banff hotel is steps from the glacier-fed Bow River and is a full-service resort hotel and conference centre. Experience the best of both worlds: a quiet location with quick access to a lively downtown Banff. Amenities include an indoor pool, eucalyptus-infused steam room, exercise facilities and whirlpool. Free secure ski, snowboard and bicycle storage is available in designated areas.
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Downtown Banff: 0.7km
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Located in central Banff, this bed and breakfast has shared kitchen facilities, free WiFi, offers hardwood flooring. En suite bathroom provides a hairdryer. A BBQ is available for guest use. A common lounge area and free parking is provided.
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Downtown Banff: 0.7km
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Distinct from the majority of Banff hotels, Buffalo Mountain Lodge is situated on Tunnel Mountain, formerly called "Sleeping Buffalo" by native peoples. Our main lodge is square timber, post and beam construction and high open ceilings. Our decor pays tribute to old-world craftsmanship with custom-made cherry, pine and bent-willow furnishings and copper and glass light fixtures.
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Downtown Banff: 2.1km
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From relaxing in a traditional dry cedar sauna to dining at Ticino Swiss-Italian Restaurant, guests staying at the High Country Inn will find an array of luxurious and family-friendly lodging and amenities designed to help make their stay exceptional. Located two blocks from downtown Banff, this Banff Inn offers easy access to shopping and restaurants.
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Downtown Banff: 0.9km
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Bumper's Inn offers affordable accommodation and warm friendly service in Banff. Our quite peaceful location is surrounded on two sides by natural forest with Cascade Mountain looming in the background. Elk, Deer and a variety of other animals are a common site on the motel property. We are situated a block off Banff Avenue, away from the crowds.
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Downtown Banff: 1km
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One of the first Banff accommodations Charlton's Cedar Court is a classic alpine Banff hotel. This newly renovated property has a saltwater indoor pool, whirlpool and steam room. Situated just 10 minute's walk to the downtown, this property offers a unique selection of accommodations including family-friendly kitchenette suites, and romantic loft fireplace suites.
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Downtown Banff: 0.8km
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Our Banff hotel has mountain elegance with warm, rich, natural materials. Located in the heart of downtown Banff, the Moose Hotel & Suites features 174 air-conditioned guests rooms, Spa & Pools with 10 treatment rooms, private outdoor hot pool, a bright indoor pool and exercise room, and 2 spectacular rooftop hot pools with views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Complementary WiFi.
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Downtown Banff: 0.5km
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Our charming Banff hotel is an ideal choice as it's nestled right in heart of Banff, Alberta with a naturally lit new lobby entrance and charming lounge. We offer a fitness centre, whirlpool, conference room, and the El Toro restaurant featuring Canadian cuisine with a Spanish and Mexican influence. Free parking and free wireless internet. Our staff can advise guests on tours and area attractions.
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Downtown Banff: 0.2km
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Our 346 guest rooms at our Banff hotel (including Signature Grandview rooms and a selection of suites) offer a comfortable smoke free environment. The warm contrasting earthy tones and dark wood accents are complimented by the natural beauty surrounding the resort. Visit the full service Rimrock Spa. Use our indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool. Enjoy our 2 restaurants and 2 lounges.
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Downtown Banff: 2.2km
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All of our guest rooms at this Banff lodge are spacious and tastefully decorated. Singles, couples and families can choose the room type that suits their needs; most rooms feature private balconies and mountain views. Our convenient location on Banff Avenue is a three-minute stroll to the fine shopping, dining, museums and galleries.
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Downtown Banff: 0.45km
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We are located on Banff Ave, only minutes from restaurants, shopping and nightlife; our Inn offers standard and Deluxe Rooms with Jacuzzi Baths, Superb Lofts, and Honeymoon Suites with Fireplaces and Whirlpools. All rooms have individually controlled heating and air-conditioning units, and most have balconies.
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Downtown Banff: 0.9km
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Our Banff hostel is located in a wilderness setting. It features a common kitchen. Snowshoes are provided for your use. Wooden furnishings and natural daylight are offered in all of our dormitory rooms. Shared bathroom facilities are provided. Our hostel has no electricity to ensure a rustic experience. You can relax in the shared lounge or by the outdoor fire pit.
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Downtown Banff: 72.5km
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The Banff Ptarmigan Inn boasts 134 hotel rooms. Natural wood accents add a warm glow to the hotels interior design. In-house facilities include Meatball Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, free high-speed wireless internet access in guest rooms and all public areas, just a two minute walk to downtown shops and boutiques, making the Banff Ptarmigan Inn an exceptional hotel for your next vacation.
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Downtown Banff: 0.2km
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Our Banff hotel is right on Banff Ave and Caribou St. It was built in 1904 and is the second oldest hotel in Banff. Over the years it has been well kept and it features 21 modern rooms with all contemporary amenities to relax and enjoy. It offers friendly and helpful staff as well as reasonable rates. The majority of sights, shopping, dining, events and entertainment are within a 2 block radius.
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Downtown Banff: 1km
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Half way between Banff and Lake Louise, HI Castle Mountain is just off the Bow Valley Parkway, a quieter highway where wildlife is a bit easier to spot. Within view of the iconic Castle Mountain, the hostel gives you a taste of wilderness living with some of the comforts of home, like a cozy lounge with a wood-burning stove.
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Downtown Banff: 32.8km
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Our Banff bed and breakfast lets you experience the comfort, relaxation, and exceptional degree of service that you can only get from a small family-style bed and breakfast. We are pleased to offer spacious rooms with two queen size beds, private bathrooms, a fridge, and a microwave. Each unique room has its own private entrance, giving you the feeling of complete independence.
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Downtown Banff: 0.4km
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The Spruce Grove Inn built in 2003 is one of Banff's newest hotels This 3-star hotel with 120 spacious, modern guestrooms offers an upscale product to its sister property next door. All rooms have individual climate controls and air conditioning, touch-tone direct-dial telephones with voice mail, coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, colour cable televisions and free high-speed Internet.
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Downtown Banff: 1.1km
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Nestled at the foot of Sulphur Mountain this Banff bed and breakfast retreat is located in the heart of Banff National Park, adjacent to world-renowned Cascade Gardens and just minutes from the Upper Hot Springs Pool, the Banff Springs Hotel, the Banff Golf Course and downtown Banff. A private entrance leads to clean, quiet rooms for individuals or couples. Bedrooms each have private bathrooms.
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Downtown Banff: 1.8km
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Our Banff hotel mixes comfort, luxury, and affordability. Relax in our spacious rooms, take a dip in our pool or hot tub, or just make the quick walk to downtown for shopping and fine dining. Hot tubs, fireplaces, kitchens and more are all available in our luxury suites, while our standard rooms offer great amenities. Pet friendly rooms. Delicious complimentary hot breakfast
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Downtown Banff: 0.4km
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This Banff hostel offers a cafe and bar, 2 community kitchens and Rocky Mountain views. The Cave and Basin National Historic Site is a 10-minute drive away. Private and dorm-style rooms. Some have private bathrooms. Cougar Pete's is the full service onsite restaurant with a varied menu. The Storm Cellar bar has dart boards and pool tables and provides a fun atmosphere.
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Downtown Banff: 2km
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We are conveniently located a couple of blocks away from downtown Banff. Our hostel is divided into 3 levels surrounding a central courtyard. All rooms feature ensuite bathrooms. We currently have the following room types available. Female, Male, Mixed Dorm Rooms, 4 to 8 bed private rooms and a Queen room.
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Downtown Banff: 0.65km
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We are in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff. We have 2 cozy, self sufficient cabins in a quiet residential neighborhood that is only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Our charming cabins both feature fully equipped kitchens, a relaxing living area, cable television with DVD, free WI-FI access and two double beds. We are pet and child friendly.
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Downtown Banff: 0.55km
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