Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rockies
Banff National Park
Banff
Things to do in Banff
Cascade Ponds

Cascade Ponds, Banff: Address, Phone Number, Cascade Ponds Reviews: 4.5/5

See all things to do

Cascade Ponds

See all things to do
See all things to do
Cascade Ponds
4.5
74
#30 of 57 things to do in Banff
Bodies of Water
Read more
Write a review

Top ways to experience Cascade Ponds and nearby attractions

The area
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
112 within 5 kms
Alpha Bistro
23
1.3 km$$ - $$$ • Canadian • Vegetarian Friendly
Alberta Wing Shack
25
2.9 km$ • American • Bar • Pub
Bare Bistro
9
2.9 kmHealthy • Canadian
Domino's Pizza
40
3 km$ • Pizza • Fast food
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Banff Caribou
1,876
3.5 km$$ - $$$ • American • Steakhouse • Bar
Cougar Pete's Restaurant & Lookout
25
3.1 km$ • American
The Prow
18
3.3 km$$ - $$$ • Canadian
Chili's Grill and Bar
1,014
3.6 km$$ - $$$ • Mexican • American • Southwestern
A & W
3
3.1 kmFast food
Japanese Restaurant Miki
85
3.2 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Sushi • Asian
See all
Attractions
47 within 10 kms
Mount Norquay
459
4.4 kmSports Camps & Clinics
Two Jack Lake
137
3.4 kmBodies of Water
Hoodoos Trail
295
2.9 kmHiking Trails
Tunnel Mountain Trail
771
4 kmHiking Trails
Roam Public Transit Service
576
4.4 kmPublic Transportation Systems
Banff Gondola
11,288
Trams
Banff Visitor Centre
1,114
4.4 kmVisitor Centres
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
369
Art Galleries • Theatres
Lake Minnewanka
3,788
Bodies of Water
Sulphur Mountain
731
Mountains
See all
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
74 reviews
Excellent
36
Very good
28
Average
7
Poor
2
Terrible
1
LindaJP4
Toronto, Canada29 contributions
Stunning Spot!
Family
We stopped here on our drive of the Lake Minnewanka area. The ponds are a picture of beauty! Great place for a stroll or a picnic. Loved watching the groundhogs pop in and out of their burrows! A must see spot!
Written 22 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
zunzazun
Canmore, Canada218 contributions
Perfect picnic spot!
Family
Really idylic location for a picnic with plenty of firepits to BBQ your lunch. A nice trail skirts the ponds as well so you can make a full circuit. Can't go wrong coming out here on a summers day!
Written 29 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
DarleneA548
RED DEER31 contributions
Great place to picnic!
We have used these picnic facilities before. This time there was a fire ban on, so that limited our use of the facilities. It gets quite crowded on a hot day. There are good washroom facilities and nice paths, one of which links up to the path that goes between Canmore and Banff.
Written 27 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Djurdjica P
7 contributions
Lovely picnic spot close to Banff
Cascade Ponds are very close to Banff and a wonderful place to stop for a quick picnic or a quick dip on a hot day. There is also lots of parking, even after 12:00 pm.
Written 30 June 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
_kariannelamarche
Ottawa, Canada29 contributions
A great spot!
We visited Cascade Ponds on a weekday and it was calm and very few people there.
The ponds are clear and blue and the spot offers amazing views of the mountains.
A very calm spot to bring a picnic and relax.
Written 24 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lesley K
Edmonton, Canada20 contributions
Pleasantly Surprised
Family
I don’t how many times I’ve driven by Cascade Ponds? Not once have I ever stopped to check it out. This time we wanted to end our trip to the mountains with a short family friendly bike ride. We were going to ride from cascade pond to Johnson lake. We couldn’t find the trail head but made the most of our time at Cascade Pond. I want to stop there every time we visit Banff!
Written 23 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nick D
Calgary, Canada1,310 contributions
stunning
the ponds at the base of Cascade Mountain, just off the TransCanada Highway and on the way to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake are stunning at any time but are particularly so when they are full of water like the last time we saw them. Great picnicking area all around, with BBQ pits, big open spaces for the kids to play and little walking trails and bridges for exploring. Lots of birds and deer all around.
We biked there from Canmore on the Legacy Trail and then had lunch on one of the picnic tables there. Wonderful!!
Written 25 August 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KimJoMo
Edmonton, Canada63 contributions
Perfect Picnic Spot
We rode bikes from here to Bankhead. The trail was easy (flat) with gorgeous mountain views. When we got back to Cascade Ponds we had a wiener roast and made s'mores. It was a hot day and so nice to dip our feet in the pond.
Written 7 August 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sherry
Las Vegas, NV46 contributions
Cascade Pond
Couples
Beautiful family area! A hidden gem! I wish I knew of this place when my kids were little. Take a picnic, bathing suits, etc and make a day of it. So close to Banff in case you forgot something. Lovely place to swim and relax!
Written 27 July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
ramlahhaider
Calgary, Canada64 contributions
Great picnic spot in the middle of beautiful mountains and lake
Family
While the flush toilets were out of order during our visit in June 2020, this is a perfect picnic spot in the mountains. Beautiful lake, right at the start of lake Minnewanka loop. Once covid 19 restrictions are lifted, this place comes with kitchen shelter, flush toilets, picnic tables and a fire pit with each table.
Written 26 June 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
2
…
Showing results 1-10 of 65
Anything missing or inaccurate?
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Frequently Asked Questions about Cascade Ponds
We recommend booking Cascade Ponds tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 3 Cascade Ponds tours on Tripadvisor