Banff Springs District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Banff Gondola featuring snow, mountains and a gondola

Banff Gondola

Enjoy a stunning 360-degree panorama of Banff and its surrounding mountains as you ride in comfort to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.

Banff Gondola
Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.

Upper Hot Springs
Banff National Park Information Centre

Banff National Park Information Centre

After visiting Banff National Park Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.

Banff National Park Information Centre
Banff Springs Golf Club

Banff Springs Golf Club

Play a round of golf in Banff at Banff Springs Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Springs Golf Club
Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave and Basin National Historic Site and enjoy the ski slopes in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Banff showing wetlands, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Vermilion Lakes

Mountain scenery, wildlife-spotting opportunities, hiking trails and canoeing adventures await you at this series of lakes in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.

Vermilion Lakes

Activities

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

AU$153
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

AU$118
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls

AU$137
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

AU$62
per child
96% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

AU$104
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour

Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour

AU$161
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour
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Our pick of the best Banff Springs District Hotel Deals

Fairmont Banff Springs

Fairmont Banff Springs

4 out of 5
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$795 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$795
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Majestic Mountain Views, great hotel. Had an issue with the HVAC but Aaron at the front resolved this issue very sincerely and professionally. Will be back"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Fairmont Banff Springs
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience

Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience

4 out of 5
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$1,157 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$1,157
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy a full-service spa, 7 restaurants, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$151 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$151
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,488 reviews)
"Very nice quiet ! Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB
The price is AU$184 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$184
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,854 reviews)
"This was the perfect hotel with an outstanding staff and great restaurant. I highly recommend this hotel. Everyone was truly professional and kind."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue, 2000, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$358 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$358
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,692 reviews)
"Amazing experience much better than elk + avenue hotel"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Canoe and Suites
Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 out of 5
700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB
The price is AU$148 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$148
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,392 reviews)
"This was our favourite hotel we stayed at while on our honeymoon travelling from Ontario. Room was very cozy and clean, bathroom was HUGE with a walk in shower and big tub. The price was impressive considering surrounding other properties. Staff was very friendly and helpful . We had breakfast at ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Banff Springs District

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Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Centre District
Banff Gondola showing mountains, views and a gondola

Sulphur Mountain District

While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.

Sulphur Mountain District
Banff featuring street scenes and night scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
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Cave and Basin District

While visiting Cave and Basin District, you might make a stop by sights like Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Bow River.

Cave and Basin District
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Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Uptown District
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Industrial District

Industrial District might not have many top sights, but Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Industrial District

Banff Springs District Travel Guide

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