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1. Cave and Basin National Historic Site

1,545
Historic Sites
By johncarole10
... and Basin--I'm a bit of a history buff and so I enjoyed learning about the history of Canada's first national park.
  • City centre

2. Banff Avenue

1,435
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
By rich412
A great place for tourists with plenty of cool restaurants and a background of gorgeous mountains with nearby Lake Lo...
  • Exterior

3. Banff Visitor Centre

1,107
Visitor Centres
  • The Canmore bus headed downtown, with the Three Sisters in the background.

4. Roam Public Transit Service

533
Public Transportation Systems
By Hawkmoon209
We took Roam from Lake Louise to Banff village - very convenient and a nice ride; nice comfortable bus - takes you di...
  • Eingang

5. Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

349
Natural History Museums • Educational sites
  • Bear statue outside the museum

6. Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

575
Speciality Museums
Temporarily closed
  • The Outdoor Shaw Amphitheatre

7. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

368
Civic Centres
Temporarily closed
By Mjica
Have a very enjoyable evening on Saturday March 23 at a concert in the Margaret Greenham Theatre.

8. Banff Park Museum

429
Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums
  • Church dates from 1951: hall at rear

9. St Mary's of the Assumption

22
Churches & Cathedrals
By Mentsightseer
The Homily was too the point and inspirational.
  • Beautiful Canadian art in beautiful Banff

10. Canada House Art Gallery

79
Art Galleries
  • Banff Ave & Gallery Window

11. All In The Wild Gallery

49
Art Galleries
By Lovestherockies
If you want to see a polar bear up close and personal in photos or a bedraggled eagle recovering from an encounter th...
  • Cascade Shops

12. Cascade Shops

48
Shopping Malls
  • Following 2017 Gallery Expansion

13. Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont Banff Springs

33
Art Galleries • Art Museums
  • This is the Luxton Historic Home Museum at 206 Beaver Street.

14. The Historic Luxton Home Museum

18
Speciality Museums
  • Douglas Fir Resort

15. Douglas Fir Resort Waterslides & Pools

36
Water Parks
  • Great art

16. Canadian Ski Museum West

12
Speciality Museums

17. Banff Airporter

1,388
Taxis & Shuttles
By 986jackie
Great service, comfortable ride, both drivers, Steve and Derek were friendly and helpful.
  • Massage therapy

18. Cedar & Sage Co. Banff's Holistic Lounge

251
Yoga & Pilates • Spas
By 458gemap
I have seen Marc a few times and every time I really enjoyed my session, I definitely feel my body better and renovat...
  • Spa Reception

19. Meadow Spa and Pools

175
Spas
By Camper34649541095
Love coming to the Moose and Meadow Spa; love the outdoor hot tub, friendly staff and always a great massage.
  • Location

20. Eureka Banff Escape Room Adventures

115
Escape Games
By S732RPkarenb
... to solve the clues, we unfortunately didn’t finish in time, but we had great fun and laughs, and the hour flew by!

21. Melissa's MisSteak

258
Bars & Clubs • Other Fun & Games
By cnorgren90
Wanted a great breakfast, got and Amazing breakfast!!
  • Mineral Pool

22. Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs

308
Spas
By Room-in-my-suitcase
... championship golf and tennis in the summer, unparalleled skiing, tobogganing hills and skating rinks in the winter.

23. Banff Upper Hot Springs

2,746
Thermal Spas
By worldxplorer1492
Go for a soak - any time of the year - Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter. I some ways winter is best - outdoor pool - awesome...
  • Valentine's Day 2016

24. The Spirit of Christmas

48
Speciality & Gift Shops
  • Tours are only for guests & only on Friday/Saturday, but I was able to get some great pix and se

25. Historical Banff Springs Hotel Tour

65
Historical & Heritage Tours
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26. Banff Indian Trading Post

48
Speciality & Gift Shops
  • Red Earth Spa

27. Red Earth Spa

153
Spas
By Mickog30
Fabulous massage, after a hard day’s skiing I was left feeling totally relaxed, refreshed and ready for the evening
  • Front Desk & Wait Room

28. Back At It Sports & Wellness Clinics

24
Health Clubs • Sports Camps & Clinics
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre

29. Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre

56
Bowling Alleys
  • Vaulted ceilings highlight the mineral pool and Rundle rock waterfall, hot tub and steam room.

30. The Grotto Spa

44
Spas
By kristins272
We also really appreciated how the hotel staff reserved the spa facilities (pool, hot tub, and sauna) just for us pri...
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