Activities in Banff Town
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Cycling & Mountain Biking
You can cycle on the highways and on most of the trails in and around town. Excursions of all varieties are possible, whether you're looking to ride for a few hours, a day or several days with overnight stops at campgrounds, hostels or lodges. Two good, short cycling routes close to Banff run along Vermilion Lakes Drive and Tunnel Mountain Drive.
For something more challenging, go 1km past the Banff Springs Golf Course to the 14km Rundle Riverside Trail, which plunges into the backcountry with a lot of rough riding along the way.
Ski Stop runs self-guided trips in the backcountry that include van shuttle, bike, gear and map and Bactrax organizes two-hour rides from around …
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Horseback Riding
Why just imagine what the pioneers felt like? Hop on a horse and you can enjoy the same feel and smells. In Banff the most popular routes lie south of Bow River. Holidays on Horseback operates out of the Trail Rider Store and offers a variety of horse-riding trips around the region. Among the choices: an hour-long ride along Spray River and a three-hour Bow Valley Loop. Much longer multiday camping adventures in the backcountry are available.
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Tunnel Mountain
For a short (2.3km one way) climb (260m) to break in your legs and survey the area, walk up stubby Tunnel Mountain, east of downtown. A trail leads up from St Julien Rd; you can drive here, but it's not a long walk from downtown to the start of the path. From the east end of Buffalo St, a 5.1km interpretive trail between Bow River and Tunnel Mountain heads north and east toward the Tunnel Mountain Hoodoos.
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Columbia Icefield Tour from Banff
8 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Admire lakes and glaciers on a full day tour from Banff to the Columbia Icefield. Ride the Ice Explorer and settle in as a local guide provides fascinating comm…
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Ski Banff @ Norquay
Ski Banff @ Norquay, just 10 minutes from downtown Banff on Mt Norquay Rd, is the area's oldest ski resort. It has 77 hectares of skiable area, 28 trails and a drop of 503m. The scenery is spectacular. (All three ski resorts near Banff work together and sell passes good at all three.)
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Bow River
You can take a pleasant, quiet stroll along the Bow River nature trail. The trail runs from the corner of Wolf St along the river under the Bow River Bridge and ends shortly after on Buffalo St. If you cross the bridge, you can continue southwest through the woods to nearby Bow Falls.
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Grotto Canyon Icewalk
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Walk on a frozen creek through Grotto Canyon, past unusual rock formations, ancient native rock art, and icefalls. Escorted by a specialist guide, this small-gr…
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Athabasca Glacier Snow Trip from Banff
9 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Visit Canada's famous glaciers on a full-day seasonal excursion from Banff. Your personalized small group tour takes you through an awe-inspiring landscape carv…
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Rocky Mountains Tour: Banff to Jasper
8 hours (Departs Banff, concludes Jasper, Canada)
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From the drama of tumultuous waterfalls and towering snow-capped peaks, to the peace of still emerald lakes and alpine meadows - this full day guided tour throu…
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Discover Grizzly Bears from Banff
10 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Animal lovers, don't miss your chance to discover the grizzly bear! Leaving Banff behind, you'll take a ride in a gondola for a great view of grizzly country, t…
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Banff City Sightseeing Tour
3 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Discover the Canadian Rockies' favorite resort town and its beautiful environment on a 3-hour guided tour of Banff. You'll visit the intriguing hoodoos earth pi…
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Lake Louise Ski Area
Near the Samson Mall, Lake Louise Ski Area ranks among Canada's largest ski areas, boasting a 1000m drop and 28.5 sq km of terrain spread over four mountain faces. (The three resorts near Banff work together and sell passes good at all three.)
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Evening Wildlife Safari
2 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Wildlife lovers, this small-group personalized tour is for you! In just over 2-Hours, you'll travel through a variety of Banff landscapes, giving you the best c…
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Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tour
4 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Come and discover beautiful Lake Louise and the world renowned Moraine Lake at their very best! Listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, there will be plenty of p…
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Lake Minnewanka Coach Tour and Cruise from Banff
3 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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A tour of nature! Enjoy a 90-minute cruise along Lake Minnewanka, one of Alberta's largest bodies of water. You'll travel by coach from Banff, beneath the jagge…
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Classic Hikes from Banff
7 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Hike to classic locations in the Banff and Lake Louise area. Share your passion for the mountains with the local, enthusiastic guides. Explore the trails in Yoh…
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Johnston Canyon Icewalk®
4 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Join this small-group Banff guided tour and hike on steel walkways which have been built into the canyon walls. Travel through prime wildlife habitat and learn …
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Kicking Horse River Whitewater Rafting
4 hours (Departs Kicking Horse River, BC)
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White water rafting is the ultimate summer outdoor activity and the Kicking Horse River is the best river in the Canadian Rockies! With your transport included,…
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Helicopter Tour over the Canadian Rockies
Varies (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Enjoy bird’s-eye views of the Canadian Rockies as you soar high above and around them in a helicopter! You’ll fly over a variety of incredible scenery, from wat…Not LP reviewed
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Mild Whitewater Rafting Adventure
2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Kicking Horse River, BC)
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Enjoy the rapids while rafting the Kicking Horse River, the premier rafting river in the Canadian Rockies. Learn how to paddle while moving at a leisurely pace …
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GyPSy Guide from Banff
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GyPSy Guide is the perfect tour guide for your driving holiday in western Canada. You can install it into any vehicle by simply attaching it to the windshield a…
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Summer Tour: Banff and its Wildlife
3 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Discover glorious Banff in the summertime on a 3-hour tour. Visit famous landmarks and historic places with your local guide and hear how the Cave and Basin wer…
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Winter Tour: Banff and its Wildlife
3 hours (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Join a personalized small-group tour and discover beautiful Banff in the Winter! Over 3-hours, your local guide will point out all the landmarks and wildlife in…
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Evening Ice Walk and Campfire
2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Banff, Canada)
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Discover Banff at night! Walk to the historic Stewart Canyon Bridge under the night of the winter sky and as you go past Lake Minnewanka, learn about the histor…
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Tunnel Mountain Hoodoos
The term 'hoodoo' refers to the distinctive vertical pillar shapes carved into the rock face by rainfall and glacial erosion.
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