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May
56°F 13°C
33°F 0°C
Jun
61°F 16°C
40°F 4°C
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70°F 21°C
44°F 6°C
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69°F 20°C
42°F 5°C
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59°F 15°C
35°F 1°C
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48°F 8°C
26°F -3°C
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Bow Valley Parkway
Ollie #1 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Attraction type  Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Banff Gondola
Ollie #2 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.5 of 5 stars 454 reviews

The Banff Gondolatakes visitors to the top of Sulphur Mountain for the most spectacular views and photo opportunities in Banff National Park. The ride is 7 minutes and... more »

Attraction type  Trams
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Parker Ridge Trail
Ollie #3 of 27 attractions in Banff
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  155.4 km from city centre
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Lake Minnewanka
Ollie #4 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.5 of 5 stars 89 reviews
Banff National Park's largest waterway.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  9.7 km from city centre
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Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Banff Springs
Ollie #5 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Bow Falls
Ollie #6 of 27 attractions in Banff
4 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Vermilion Lakes
Ollie #7 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews

Location Details:  Directions: 5 minute drive (1.5 miles) northwest of Banff. From downtown, take Mount Norquay Rd north towards the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy 1). For the Fenland... more »

Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  424.1 km from city centre
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Tunnel Mountain Drive
Ollie #8 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Attraction type  Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Rimrock Spa
Ollie #9 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Banff Springs Golf Course
Ollie #10 of 27 attractions in Banff
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: Designed by the late Stanley Thompson, this challenging 6,729-yard, 27-hole course offers scenic thrills and golf challenges throughout its "Stanley...... more » Owner description: Designed by the late Stanley Thompson, this challenging 6,729-yard, 27-hole course offers scenic thrills and golf challenges throughout its "Stanley Thompson 18" and "The Tunnel 9" courses. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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Cascade Gardens
Ollie #11 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Banff Park Museum
Ollie #12 of 27 attractions in Banff
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews

The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site is a graceful 1903 log building whose style is often described as a "railway pagoda". This is a natural history museum in the classic... more »

Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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The Banff Centre
Ollie #13 of 27 attractions in Banff
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres; Theatres
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Sunshine Meadows
Ollie #14 of 27 attractions in Banff
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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Canadian Mountain Holidays
Ollie #15 of 27 attractions in Banff
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews

Based from CMH's remote mountain lodges, you will take short helicopter flights to access some of the most spectacular mountain terrain in North America. You will spend the day... more »

Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas; Hiking Trails
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Red Earth Spa
Ollie #16 of 27 attractions in Banff
4 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Owner description: Red Earth Spa is a full service spa with six treatment rooms including one dedicated to hydrotherapy. The Spa also features a manicure and facial...... more » Owner description: Red Earth Spa is a full service spa with six treatment rooms including one dedicated to hydrotherapy. The Spa also features a manicure and facial room. The spa has a number of areas for clients to relax before, in-between or after a treatment. Come join us at Banff's only full service Spa on Banff Avenue. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Mountain Spa
Ollie #17 of 27 attractions in Banff
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Mountain Spa offers a full range of spa treatments in the heart of downtown Banff. Facilities include nine treatments rooms, two dual massage rooms,...... more » Owner description: Mountain Spa offers a full range of spa treatments in the heart of downtown Banff. Facilities include nine treatments rooms, two dual massage rooms, spa lounge, two steam rooms and a rooftop terrace with mountain views. Choose an individual treatment or treat yourself to one of our popular Spa Day packages. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Buffalo Nations Luxtom Museum
Ollie #18 of 27 attractions in Banff
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews

In 1902, journalist Norman Luxton moved to Banff and soon made himself an indispensible part of the community. He became the publisher of the local newspaper and opened a curio... more »

Attraction type  Natural History Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Ollie #19 of 27 attractions in Banff
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Where people are imaginatively engaged in the excitement of exploring the Canadian Rockies - art, culture, and history.
Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums; Museums; Libraries
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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Surprise Corner
Ollie #20 of 27 attractions in Banff
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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