Downtown District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Street view of Banff Avenue in autumn evening. Snow capped Cascade Mountain with pink rosy sky in the background. Alberta, Canada.
Street view of Banff Avenue in autumn evening. Snow capped Cascade Mountain with pink rosy sky in the background. Alberta, Canada.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks View from the top of Sulphur Mountain. Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, Canada, located within Banff National Park. #Banff #Alberta #Canada #BanffNationalPark #BanffTown #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite #CanadianRockyMountains #CanadianRockyMountainParks #AboveItAll #NorthAmerica #winter #mountains #NationalPark #GreatOutdoors
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks An empty train station at Banff town, Banff National Park, Canada #Canada r#BanffNationalPark #BanffTown #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite #CanadianRockyMountains #NationalPark #CanadianRockyMountainParks #Banff #Alberta #Railway #NorthAmerica #trainstation #mountain #snow #winter #OnTheRoad
Amazing place for kids, but also for adults who love sweets when visit in Banff Town of Alberta, Canada. Great selection of hard to find traditional sweets, homemake fudges, variety of chocolates and candies from around the world. It's an impressive place will remind your childhood! #Banff #Alberta #Canada #SweetSpot #NorthAmerica #bike #candyshop

Popular places to visit

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Banff National Park Information Centre

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
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Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau is just one of the places to see in Banff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies during your trip to Banff. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
An idyllic setting with a beautiful backdrop, the Central Park in Banff located along the bow river is a perfect place to spend time after a hearty meal in one of the many restaurants in downtown Banff. Beware of the mosquitoes though.

Central Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Central Park, a lovely green space in Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Central Park

Banff Legacy Trail

Enjoy a trip to Banff Legacy Trail and popular activities such as skiing in Banff. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Legacy Trail

Banff Park Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Banff Park Museum in Banff. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Park Museum

Activities

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

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

NZ$121
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

NZ$96
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

NZ$90
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls

NZ$100
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Banff/Calgary DayTrip to Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Johnston Canyon

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

NZ$93
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

NZ$117
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
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Our pick of the best Downtown District Hotel Deals

Moose Hotel And Suites

Moose Hotel And Suites

4 out of 5
345 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is NZ$503 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$503
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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 pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,374 reviews)
Beautiful clean room, cozy beds, amazing staff and overall amazing hotel!

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Moose Hotel And Suites
Brewster Mountain Lodge

Brewster Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
208 Caribou Street Banff AB
The price is NZ$259 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$259
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,751 reviews)
Excellent staff, great room especially the balcony

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Brewster Mountain Lodge
Banff Park Lodge

Banff Park Lodge

3 out of 5
201 Lynx Street Banff AB
The price is NZ$229 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$229
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,032 reviews)
What impressed me most was the quality of the food and the service at the restaurant.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Banff Park Lodge
Peaks Hotel & Suites

Peaks Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
218 Lynx Street, Banff AB
The price is NZ$297 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$297
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a steam room. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Excellent new hotel, close to the Main Street, ski shuttles and everything Banff

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Peaks Hotel & Suites
Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

3 out of 5
337 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is NZ$256 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$256
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,990 reviews)
Rooms were very clean, comfortable beds and the staff were very friendly and helpful! Thank you.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Bow View Lodge

Bow View Lodge

2 out of 5
228 Bow Ave Banff AB
The price is NZ$162 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$162
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Everything was good

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Bow View Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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
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
Bow river west side near Banff

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
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
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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
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

Downtown District Travel Guide

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