Banff Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Alberta, Canada
About Banff
Banff is a tourist town full of visitors and seasonal workers from across Canada and around the world. It is a convenient base for seeing some spectacular scenery with little effort. However, with convenience comes crowds. Banff Avenue can be very busy on summer afternoons and evenings, but it is a great place to stay for any length of time. There are a wide variety of restaurants and clubs and plenty of tours and activities to keep you busy. Staying in Banff during the winter gives easy access to the nearby ski areas of Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise. The area was named Banff in 1884 by George Stephen, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, recalling his birthplace inBanff, Scotland. At an elevation of 1400m above sea level and surrounded by mountains, the climate is subar
Top Attractions in Banff
Explore the best things to see and do in Banff:
- ★Banff Gondola Mountaintop Experience
- ★Banff Legacy Trail
- ★Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
- ★Banff Springs Golf Course
- ★Banff Springs Hotel National Historic Site
- ★Banff Upper Hot Springs and Pleiades Massage & Spa
- ★Bow Falls
- ★Bow River Trail
Where to Eat in Banff
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Balkan Restaurant
- 🍴Beaver Tails
- 🍴Chaya
- 🍴Chucks Steakhouse
- 🍴Cows Ice Cream
- 🍴Eden
Where to Stay in Banff
- 🏨Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
- 🏨Banff Inn
- 🏨Banff International Hostel
- 🏨Banff Ptarmigan Inn
- 🏨Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
- 🏨Banff Springs Hotel
Banff Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: