Tunnel Mountain District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Arlene Cheng
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 lakeside 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

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

AU$62
per child
96% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
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
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
From Canmore Banff to Lake Louise Moraine Lake 1.5h Half Day Tour

From Canmore Banff to Lake Louise Moraine Lake 1.5h Half Day Tour

AU$98
per adult
From Canmore Banff to Lake Louise Moraine Lake 1.5h Half Day Tour
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
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

AU$104
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
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Our pick of the best Tunnel Mountain District Hotel Deals

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 out of 5
700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB
The price is AU$150 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$150
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! (1,404 reviews)
"Very quaint clean room with access to sit outside the back door with a good view of the tall pines."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Hidden Ridge Resort

Hidden Ridge Resort

3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
The price is AU$188 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$188
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (4,623 reviews)
"Quiet"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Tunnel Mountain Resort

Tunnel Mountain Resort

3.5 out of 5
502 Tunnel Mountain Road, Box 1137, Banff, AB
The price is AU$216 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$216
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (1,872 reviews)
"The rooms are nice. Staff are nice too"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 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$164 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$164
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (3,803 reviews)
"Great Mountain view, accessible, clean and comfortable rooms, easy access to downtown"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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$164 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$164
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (529 reviews)
"First time staying in a hostel and this place exceeded my expectations. The staff was friendly, free bear spray to check out each day, free bus pass, large lockers and under bed storage. The restaurant and bar had great food and drink options at an affordable price."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
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! (2,511 reviews)
"The pictures on the listing are from several years ago. The exterior of all of the buildings were run down, rotting wood, and in need of repair. The room was clean, but it was disappointing to see that the pictures in comparison to reality was quite different."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
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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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