Banff National Park
Canada · Alberta · 1383 m
Description
Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies is Canada’s oldest national park and one of North America’s most spectacular natural destinations. It captivates visitors with majestic peaks, turquoise glacial lakes such as Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, towering glaciers, and vast forests. Around the towns of Banff and Lake Louise, travelers can discover iconic landscapes, the legendary Icefields Parkway, and a diverse wildlife population including elk, bears, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep. The park combines breathtaking scenery with unforgettable outdoor experiences such as hiking, canoeing, skiing, and photography, offering the unique beauty of the Canadian Rockies in every season.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 10 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Lake Louise
- Moraine Lake (June - October)
- Icefields Parkway
- Banff Gondola
- Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk
- Johnston Canyon
- Fairmont Banff Springs
- Peyto Lake
- Lake Minnewanka
- Vermilion Lakes
- Bow Valley Parkway
- Sunshine Village
- Lake Louise Ski Resort
- Bow Lake
- Crowfoot Glacier Viewpoint
- Cave and Basin National Historic Site
- Plain of Six Glaciers Trail
- Lake Agnes Tea House Trail
- Big Beehive Trail
- Ink Pots Trail
- Consolation Lakes
- Banff Upper Hot Springs
- Tunnel Mountain Trail
- Mount Norquay
- Banff Avenue
- Cascade Gardens
- Two Jack Lake
- Emerald Lake(Day trip)
- Takakkaw Falls(Day trip)
- Yoho National Park(Day trip)
- Natural Bridge(Day trip)
- Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park(Multi-day trip)
- Larch Valley (September)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Banff