Cave and Basin District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bow river west side near Banff
Bow river west side near Banff
The view from Cascade gardens
This beautiful garden is often missed by tourist visiting Banff, Alberta. The Cascades of Time Garden is located at the end of Banff Avenue and on the way to the Banff Springs Hotel in a five-hectare plot of land, which also includes the Banff Parks administration building. Approximately 50,000 annuals are planted by the May long weekend and in place until the first frost, often in September. (July 2019)
Cave and Basin National Historic Site which includes views, mountains and tranquil scenes

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Cave and Basin District Hotel Deals

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is NZ$201 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$201
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,757 reviews)
Great place to stay! Will always come back!

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue Banff AB
The price is NZ$377 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$377
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,135 reviews)
The property is very clean, modern rustic is the best way to describe the rooms. The coffee shop and bar is very good and priced decent, happy hour is a steal of a deal! Out door hot pools are awsome!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Canoe and Suites
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$197 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$197
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,972 reviews)
Staff was great, Waterpark was great, loved the wood burning fireplace.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is NZ$377 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$377
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,437 reviews)
clean and tidy rooms, nice fittings

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Otter Hotel
The Fox Hotel and Suites

The Fox Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is NZ$269 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$269
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,799 reviews)
Kids have a good time in the hot pool. Good amenities.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is NZ$228 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$228
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,057 reviews)
Room was good, pool was good, staff was friendly. Nothing exceptional but overall was good and the price was right

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Cave and Basin District

Street view of Banff Avenue in autumn evening. Snow capped Cascade Mountain with pink rosy sky in the background. Alberta, Canada.

Downtown District

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

Downtown District
Such a stunning view.  The beauty around Banff was breath taking

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
Panorama of Peyto lake on Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains, Canada

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
Easily one of the coolest hotels, in the most majestic of settings. What a cool place!

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
Lake Moraine, Banff

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


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