Uptown District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by DL Herrera
Photo by DL Herrera
Photo by Jillian Tester
Photo by Jillian Tester
Photo by Linda Nisbett
Photo by Linda Nisbett

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

From Calgary: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Trip

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

NZ$146
per adult
80% 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$170
per adult
94% 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$109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls

NZ$158
per adult
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs

Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs

NZ$154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs
Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise Moraine Emerald Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

NZ$164
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Emerald Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
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Our pick of the best Uptown District Hotel Deals

Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$1,082 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$1,082
13 July - 14 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! (522 reviews)
"Close to town yet quiet. Nice property."

Reviewed on 7 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$723 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$723
12 July - 13 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! (2,738 reviews)
"Property was nice but shower didn’t drain well. Restaurant a bit pricy for what it is. Staff was nice. Indoor large hot tub was good after a long day exploring."

Reviewed on 10 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$693 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$693
24 July - 25 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! (2,335 reviews)
"Nice place but not proper clean my room. Limited transportation. Not nice pool in hotel Just they have only hot tub.elevator is not working all the time we need to use stairs."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Hotel Canoe and Suites
Hotel Canoe and Suites
4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue, 2000, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$1,122 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$1,122
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,532 reviews)
"Nice new hotel in the town comparing with other lodge"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Hotel Canoe and Suites
Rundlestone Lodge
Rundlestone Lodge
3 out of 5
537 Banff Avenue - Box 489, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$608 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$608
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,781 reviews)
Great deal for Banff.
"A great deal in Banff. On the main street, underground parking and near a bus stop. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Rundlestone Lodge
Canalta Lodge
Canalta Lodge
3.5 out of 5
545 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,208 reviews)
"Nice setting, close to everything, comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around 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 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 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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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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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
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

Uptown District Travel Guide

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