Uptown District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by DL Herrera
Photo by DL Herrera
Photo by Jillian Tester
Photo by Jillian Tester
Photo by Linda Nisbett
Photo by Linda Nisbett

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$156
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$131
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

AU$63
per child
98% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

AU$105
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing

Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing
Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

AU$56
per child
100% of travellers recommend
Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise
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Our pick of the best Uptown District Hotel Deals

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$616 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$616
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,749 reviews)
"Good location in Banff. Excellent breakfast menu options even for vegetarian. Only drawback, if u have full size SUV, then it won't fit in their parking garage under the hotel and so u need to find parking space on streets. The same issue for most hotels in Banff - won't fit large full size SUVs. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$873 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$873
24 Aug - 25 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
The Fox Hotel and Suites

The Fox Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$638 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$638
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,388 reviews)
"The location and the room we had were very spacious. The hot pool is very good. We wish there was a regular pool to cool off after, but otherwise, it’s all good. We’ll definitely come back to this hotel again."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue, 2000, Banff, AB
The price is AU$918 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$918
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,576 reviews)
"So convenient with the bus stop across and AW and coop across the street"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hotel Canoe and Suites
Charltons Banff

Charltons Banff

3 out of 5
513 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$547 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$547
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Charltons Banff
Rundlestone Lodge

Rundlestone Lodge

3 out of 5
537 Banff Avenue - Box 489, Banff, AB
The price is AU$560 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$560
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,789 reviews)
"Safe and quiet hotel. Front desk gave us free bus passes for our stay and the bus to numerous activities was right outside the hotel. This made it very easy to get to and from our hotel."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Rundlestone Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 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 Centre District

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

Banff Centre 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
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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
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

Uptown District Travel Guide

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