Cave and Basin District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cave and Basin District
Cave and Basin District
Cave and Basin District
Cave and Basin District
Cave and Basin District

Popular places to visit

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
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
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

Banff: Sunset and Stars Evening Walking Tour

Banff National Park Sunset and Stars Walking Tour

NZ$110
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Banff National Park Sunset and Stars Walking Tour
Banff Townsite Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Banff Cave & Hot Springs: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour (Not a Ticket)

NZ$17
per traveller
Banff Cave & Hot Springs: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour (Not a Ticket)
Ride on a horse or in a wagon

Covered Wagon Ride in Banff with Western Cookout

NZ$178
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Covered Wagon Ride in Banff with Western Cookout
Banff horseback ride

2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure

NZ$272
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure
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
Banff Thermal Water and Hidden Waterfalls Walking Tour

Banff Thermal Water and Hidden Waterfalls Walking Tour

NZ$364
per traveller
Banff Thermal Water and Hidden Waterfalls Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Cave and Basin District Hotel Deals

Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$1,099 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$1,099
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! (487 reviews)
"Super friendly staff. The room is very clean and comfy. We truly enjoyed our stay, no complaints at all. Free parking was also a huge plus!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 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$762 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$762
6 July - 7 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! (2,713 reviews)
"Good place to stay, closes to Banff DT, nice and clean room. Only one minor thing is our room was on top level and it has that roof area where I bumped my head lightly couple times."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide
Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide
2.5 out of 5
1725 Mountain Ave, Canmore, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$626 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$626
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canmore. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,180 reviews)
"Great location of the property.staff was very cordial and welcoming . Breakfast were good especially staff.Enjoyed our stay as family . Will definitely recommend this places friends."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide
The Fox Hotel and Suites
The Fox Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$803 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$803
10 July - 11 July
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! (2,326 reviews)
"Very convenient to down town."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Northwinds Hotel Canmore
Northwinds Hotel Canmore
2 out of 5
1600 2nd Ave, Canmore, AB
Stay at this hotel in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,385 reviews)
"It was clean and a good restaurant attached"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

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Northwinds Hotel Canmore
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$734 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$734
1 July - 2 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! (2,314 reviews)
Family's first time in Banff
"The staff and service were excellent. We had a 2 bdrm suite booked for 7 people and there were only 4 towels total in the room, but the staff delivered the rest of the towels needed promptly. Everything in and about the room was out-dated, worn out, and uncomfortable, not to mention we basically ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Cave and Basin 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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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
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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
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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

Cave and Basin District Travel Guide

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