Things to Do in Banff in 2025

Banff which includes mountains, landscape views and a small town or village

Banff which includes a small town or village and mountains

Vermilion Lakes showing a lake or waterhole, mountains and mist or fog

Vermilion Lakes showing wetlands, mountains and a lake or waterhole

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Tours & day trips

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Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

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Private & custom tours

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From Banff/Canmore: Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Trip

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Wildlife & nature

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Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

Water activities

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Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

Winter activities

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Full-Day Icefields Parkway Tour

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What to do in Banff

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Banff Gondola

4.5/5(485 reviews)

Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.

Upper Hot Springs

4/5(302 reviews)

Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.

Banff National Park Information Centre

4.5/5(214 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 Springs Golf Club

4.5/5(28 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.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

4/5(200 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.

Banff which includes landscape views, mountains and a lake or waterhole

Vermilion Lakes

4.5/5(126 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.

Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson

Explore the great outdoors at Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Central Park

4.5/5(31 reviews)

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.

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

4.5/5(378 reviews)

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.