Tunnel Mountain District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Arlene Cheng
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Photo by Ewa MK
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Photo by Chelle Clark
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Photo by Sara W

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

A family having fun at Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake & Louise - Morning or Sunset Tour from Banff/Canmore

AU$200
per adult
Moraine Lake & Louise - Morning or Sunset Tour from Banff/Canmore
Moraine Lake-shuttle/tour from Canmore and Banff

Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee

AU$234
per adult
Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake & Lake Louise– Hike, Canoe or Sightsee
Athabasca - Experience the Moraine, Louise & Peyto Lakes

Athabasca - Experience the Moraine, Louise & Peyto Lakes (3-Days)

AU$928
per adult
Athabasca - Experience the Moraine, Louise & Peyto Lakes (3-Days)
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

AU$96
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
From Calgary: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Trip

Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

AU$134
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

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

AU$156
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
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Our pick of the best Tunnel Mountain District Hotel Deals

Hidden Ridge Resort

Hidden Ridge Resort

3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
The price is AU$694 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$694
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,517 reviews)
"I wish The pool could have been bigger. But overall it was beautiful"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 out of 5
700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB
The price is AU$548 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$548
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,314 reviews)
Peaceful Location
"Really nice hotel, quiet location and clean rooms. Very relaxing spot!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Tunnel Mountain Resort

Tunnel Mountain Resort

3.5 out of 5
502 Tunnel Mountain Road, Box 1137, Banff, AB
The price is AU$649 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$649
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,833 reviews)
Decent
"This place was decent but not worth the price. No alarm clock, no hooks in the bathroom at all. We found that so odd."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Tunnel Mountain Resort
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB
The price is AU$459 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$459
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,634 reviews)
"It was great to have free bus passes for Banff. But are check in was late so that was a bummer. Otherwise an enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

2 out of 5
801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
The price is AU$373 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$373
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (497 reviews)
"Lots of wildlife to view on the property since it's a bit further out from the town. Right by the bus stop and free bus passes which were great!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$873 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$873
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (605 reviews)
"Amazing on all fronts"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Otter Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Tunnel Mountain 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
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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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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 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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Banff Springs District

If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Banff Springs 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

Tunnel Mountain District Travel Guide

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