Banff Centre District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.

Upper Hot Springs
Banff Gondola featuring snow, mountains and a gondola

Banff Gondola

4.5/5(31 reviews)

Picturesque views over bright snow-covered mountaintops make this ascent to the summit of Sulphur Mountain a top trip.

Banff Gondola
Banff National Park Information Centre

Banff National Park Information Centre

4.5/5(14 reviews)

After visiting Banff National Park Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.

Banff National Park Information Centre
Banff Springs Golf Club

Banff Springs Golf Club

3/5(2 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Banff at Banff Springs Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Springs Golf Club
Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

4/5(8 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave and Basin National Historic Site and enjoy the ski slopes in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Banff showing wetlands, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Vermilion Lakes

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Mountain scenery, wildlife-spotting opportunities, hiking trails and canoeing adventures await you at this series of lakes in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.

Vermilion Lakes

Activities

Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

NZ$13
per adult
Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

NZ$104
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
From Calgary: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Trip

Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

NZ$146
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

NZ$171
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

NZ$110
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Picture 1 for Activity Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

NZ$149
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket
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Our pick of the best Banff Centre District Hotel Deals

Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$1,107 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$1,107
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (541 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in the heart of the most beautiful scenery in the world"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Otter Hotel
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$755 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$755
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,749 reviews)
"the room was excellent, staff was great, the hot tub was off the charts, and hiking trails are really close by and stunning!!!!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
The Fox Hotel and Suites
The Fox Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$692 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$692
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,357 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel! The man made cave spa is the most spectacular thing I ever saw at a hotel. This hotel is located in a prime location. Walkable to all shops and restaurants. Quaint hotel. Teenage kids loved it. Best hotel on Banff Ave!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Canmore Inn & Suites
Canmore Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
1402 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,090 reviews)
"We love the pool with slides and hot tub. Just wish that the pool hours will be much longer."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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Canmore Inn & Suites
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$715 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$715
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,345 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Moose Hotel And Suites
Moose Hotel And Suites
4 out of 5
345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$1,215 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$1,215
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,079 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Moose Hotel And Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Banff Centre District

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Banff Springs District

If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Banff Springs District
Banff showing night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
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Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Uptown District
Banff Gondola which includes views, landscape views and mountains

Sulphur Mountain District

While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.

Sulphur Mountain District
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Cave and Basin District

While visiting Cave and Basin District, you might make a stop by sights like Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Bow River.

Cave and Basin District
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Industrial District

Industrial District might not have many top sights, but Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Industrial District

Banff Centre District Travel Guide

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