There are loads of exciting things you can do when you're somewhere new. So why not get your trip to Banff off to the perfect start by perusing some of our ideas? After all – out there starts here!

The Banff Gondola and Upper Hot Springs are part of the heart and soul of this city. Loved by visitors and locals alike, these renowned attractions should be non-negotiable fixtures of your holiday itinerary.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Mount Norquay Ski Resort are among the most prominent attractions around here. Make a day trip out of them and learn what makes them so special!

Sometimes the most significant scientific discoveries are observed in nature. At Banff Park Museum you can get better acquainted with our complex natural world. Adventurers in this destination have a great range of options. Find provocative ideas and magnificent artwork at Walter Phillips Gallery. It displays a regularly changing schedule of exhibits that are sure to interest art buffs. Still have time on your hands? Discover exciting ideas and magnificent artwork at Canada House Gallery. It houses a regularly changing roster of works that are sure to interest art buffs.

Would you like to create some wonderful memories? A holiday is the perfect time to have a crack at a few cool new experiences.

Your trip to Banff is just about to get really exciting. There are heaps of activities on offer, such as:

• Private Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride In Banff
• Best of Banff and Yoho National Park
• Banff Snowboard Rental Package
• Marv's Diner Deluxe Escape Room Game
• Warden's Cabin Escape Room Game
• Banff Ski Rental Package

For a more comprehensive guide to activities, jump onto our Banff things to do page.

Tour Banff with ease knowing that you have a place to sleep. With at least 37 properties to pick from, booking a soft, comfy bed for your next luxury getaway or cheap holiday will be a breeze!

If the thought of an extravagantly stocked minibar and a swish bathtub sounds good to you, grab a glass of Champagne and soak in luxury at the Fairmont Banff Springs (405 Spray Ave) or The Rimrock Resort Hotel (300 Moutain Avenue). If your holiday stash isn't as big as you dreamed it would be, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Banff Royal Canadian Lodge (459 Banff Ave) and the Bow View Lodge (228 Bow Ave) are a couple of lower-priced options.

No one likes spending time at the airport. But it's a small price to pay when you think about the holiday that's in store! Found 70 miles east of Banff, Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the most convenient terminal.