Castle Junction

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Heading eastbound on TransCanada 1 just before Banff, I was stuck by the beauty of the afternoon sun lighting up the mountains.  I pulled off at the Hwy 93 exit and climbed up a rickety billboard scaffold (not recommended) to capture this shot.
Heading eastbound on TransCanada 1 just before Banff, I was stuck by the beauty of the afternoon sun lighting up the mountains.  I pulled off at the Hwy 93 exit and climbed up a rickety billboard scaffold (not recommended) to capture this shot.
view from the hike up castle mountian. looking in the bow valley.
#bvmountains
Just over the Bow River from the Castle Mountain Chalets,  there is this fantastic view of Castle Mountain. Snowy mountains on cold clear skies are the best!
Castle Mountain 
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Castle Mountain Chalets

Castle Mountain Chalets

3.5 out of 5
Hwy 93 South And Castle Junction 1A Castle Junction AB
The price is ¥20,593 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
¥20,593
¥22,895 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Castle Junction. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Cabin was great. Fire place, Jet tub, kitchen and all things needed to cook, fire wood droped off to door, pet friendly, near by gas satation and great staff only thing that was a draw back was the trains going threw almost ever 1.5 hours.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Castle Mountain Chalets
Storm Mountain Lodge Cabins & Dining

Storm Mountain Lodge Cabins & Dining

3 out of 5
Highway 93 South Castle Junction AB
The price is ¥24,295 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
¥24,295
¥27,011 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Castle Junction. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (209 reviews)
The cabin was wonderful. So rustic and cozy.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Storm Mountain Lodge Cabins & Dining
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ¥18,191 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥18,191
¥20,226 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,097 reviews)
we had a great experience especiallt the location is very near to many establishments you wanted to try and explore.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Storm Mountain Lodge - Historic log cabin #1

Storm Mountain Lodge - Historic log cabin #1

Improvement District No. 9 AB
Stay at this vacation home in Castle Junction. Popular attractions Vista - Arnica Lake Trailhead and Smith Lake are located nearby.
Storm Mountain Lodge - Historic log cabin #1
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB
Book a stay at this ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,991 reviews)
Great space for family trip

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Hidden Ridge Resort

Hidden Ridge Resort

3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way Banff AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,902 reviews)
We made the best of it, but it was one let down after another. We have been coming here for 15 years, and it’s never been a luxury getaway. But it’s so rundown now I wouldn’t recommend staying here. Unless you’re 20 and going to party with 10 people in your room like the suite on top of us. The hottub ...

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Hidden Ridge Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Castle Junction

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

I wouldn’t go back. Didn’t meet expectations. Poor value for the price.

4/5 - Good

MFM

It is convenient for travel to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Johnston Canyon, and Radium Hot Springs

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved the location half-way up the Bow Valley Parkway.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Sound of train whistle is quaint but not good for light sleepers.

3/5 - Okay

TJS

The place was decent but based on other reviews, I was expecting it to be more wonderful. The staff did give us a discount because of the mouse in the cabin - which we appreciated.

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