Location Details: Directions: 5 minute drive (2.5 km / 1.5 miles) southwest of Banff. From downtown, take Banff Ave south across Bow River, then a left on Cave Ave. Take a right on Mountain Ave and...
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Recently Reviewed Hotels around Banff
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Banff Ptarmigan Inn
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Spruce Grove Inn
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Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
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Tunnel Mountain Resort
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Fox Hotel & Suites
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Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge
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Banff International Hotel
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Irwin's Mountain Inn
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Banff Aspen Lodge
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#1 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Tram
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- Jul 19, 2008 "A must-do while in Banff"
- Jul 10, 2008 "Incredible views from atop Sulpher Mountain"
- Jun 15, 2008 "nice view -- and we saw bighorn sheep!"
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#2 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Spa
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- Sep 23, 2008 "Never Disappointing"
- Jan 25, 2008 "So Good!"
- Jan 11, 2008 "Oh my."
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#4 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: National park; Tour
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- Sep 21, 2008 "A great introduction to Banff; knowledgeable tour guides"
- Jul 25, 2008 "Memorable day in the Rocky Mountains"
- Jun 20, 2008 "Bad day, I hope things are better for others."
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#5 of 35 attractions in Banff
Location Details: Directions: 5 minute drive (1.5 miles) northwest of Banff. From downtown, take Mount Norquay Rd north towards the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy 1). For the Fenland Trail look for the...
Attraction type: Lake
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- Sep 6, 2008 "Pretty landscape just outside the townsite"
- Jun 11, 2007 "Beautiful Vermillion Lakes"
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#6 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Waterfall
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- Sep 6, 2008 "A Little Place for a Little Stop"
- Jan 1, 2008 "Scenic waterfall"
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#7 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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- Aug 15, 2008 "Top 3 Most beautiful hike of the Canadian Rockies"
- Nov 2, 2006 "Excellent Walk"
- Jun 25, 2006 "Highlight of my Canadian vacation"
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#8 of 35 attractions in Banff
Like snow? Come to the biggest glacial field in the northern hemisphere.
Attraction type: Geological formation
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- Nov 26, 2008 "Don't go by bus but walk the Icefields"
- Oct 22, 2008 "Do the Icefield before it is too late"
- Aug 21, 2008 "Snowcoach is fun for kids but ruining this icefield"
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#9 of 35 attractions in Banff
Scenic ride up to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a breathtaking view of Banff National Park.
Attraction type: Tram
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- Jun 30, 2008 "canada,beatiful,awsome."
- Jul 9, 2005 "Magnificient and great view!"
- Dec 21, 2004 "Great views at the top!"
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#10 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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- Sep 23, 2008 "Incredible Experience"
- Sep 6, 2008 "Great Ride Except For..,"
- Jul 27, 2008 "Horseback Riding in Banff"
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#11 of 35 attractions in Banff
In 1902, journalist Norman Luxton moved to Banff and soon made himself an indispensible part of the community. He became the publisher of the local newspaper and opened a curio shop which specialized...
Attraction type: Natural history museum; History museum
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- May 11, 2004 "Highlight of visit to Banff"
- Aug 23, 2003 "Very worthwhile"
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#12 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Tour
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- May 16, 2008 "Awesome"
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#13 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Horseback riding stable; Tour
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- Sep 15, 2008 "best day of our 3 week trip"
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#14 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Specialty shop; Tour
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- Aug 24, 2008 "Great place to rent bikes in Banff"
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#15 of 35 attractions in Banff
The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site is a graceful 1903 log building whose style is often described as a "railway pagoda". This is a natural history museum in the classic Victorian "cabinet...
Attraction type: Natural history museum
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- Sep 11, 2005 "A Good Rainy Day Option"
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#17 of 35 attractions in Banff
Designed by the famed Canadian golf course architect Stanley Thompson, this challenging 6,729-yard, 27-hole course was originally created in 1928. It offers scenic thrills and golf challenges...
Attraction type: Golf course
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- Dec 13, 2004 "Better, but not as good."
- Aug 11, 2004 ""FORE""
- Aug 3, 2004 "Stunning....."
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#18 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Dec 29, 2006 "Fantastic Bar"
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#19 of 35 attractions in Banff
Banff National Park's largest waterway.
Attraction type: Lake; Group tour/boat
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- May 28, 2008 "Interesting trip"
- Jan 1, 2008 "A little disappointing"
- Jul 15, 2007 "Go fishing"
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#20 of 35 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Art gallery
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- Apr 28, 2002 "canada house gallery"
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