Banff Springs District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

Food Tour in Banff

Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle

NZ$250
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle
Banff Horseback Riding Tour

Banff Horseback Riding Tour - Bow River Ride

NZ$124
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Banff Horseback Riding Tour - Bow River Ride
Cross through the Spray River

1 Hour Spray River Ride

NZ$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Spray River Ride
Baff and Yoho National Park Private Day Tours

Baff and Yoho National Park Private Day Tours

NZ$724
per adult
Baff and Yoho National Park Private Day Tours
Banff Nature E-bike Tour

Banff Nature E-bike Tour

NZ$136
per adult
Banff Nature E-bike Tour
Rockies Select 2-Day Tour

Rockies Select 2-Day Tour (Banff & Yoho National Park)

NZ$1,430
per adult
Rockies Select 2-Day Tour (Banff & Yoho National Park)
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Our pick of the best Banff Springs District Hotel Deals

Fairmont Banff Springs
Fairmont Banff Springs
4 out of 5
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$1,868 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$1,868
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It doesn’t get any better than staying at the Fairmont!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Fairmont Banff Springs
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
4 out of 5
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$2,498 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$2,498
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy a full-service spa, 7 restaurants, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"Wow!!! What an amazing trip my husband and I had visiting Banff and staying in the Fairmont Gold in Banff Springs. The staff truly roll out the red carpet and made a very memorable experience. The food was great and the spa was lovely!"

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
Banff's Finest Guest Studio Glacier Studios
Banff's Finest Guest Studio Glacier Studios
Banff
Stay at this apartment in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
"This studio was absolutely beautiful with the finest of finishes throughout. The bathroom was stunning. Just a short walk to Downtown Banff.Thoroughly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

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Banff's Finest Guest Studio Glacier Studios
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$739 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$739
3 July - 4 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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,306 reviews)
"I loved the 2 bedroom suite. It was a home away from home. We only stayed for the night, so didn't try all the amenities, but I would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
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$763 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$763
7 July - 8 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,719 reviews)
"It is not right downtown Banff, but close enough where you could walk or take the shuttle or just drive a small drive to park downtown. Everyone was super friendly. I love the ambience."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$1,102 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$1,102
7 July - 8 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! (478 reviews)
"The rooms are modern, aesthetic, and clean. We stayed in 4 diff hotels during our trip to Canada and this was by far our favorite"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Otter Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Banff Springs District

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Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Centre 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
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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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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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
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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 Springs District Travel Guide

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