Best Things to Do in Banff, Canada
Banff is a resort town. This is located within the eye-catching Banff National Park. Banff and its surroundings are most popular in all of North America. I have visited this city many times and have never been bored. Banff is the town where you can visit any time of the year. In this article, I’ll share my personal experience about the 12 best things to do in Banff, Canada.
Hiking Around Sunshine Meadows
During winter this is one of the best destinations for skiing and the village’s name is Sunshine Meadows. Also, this is popular during summer for its incredible hiking opportunities. As I am a mountain biking lover person, didn’t miss the opportunity. The scenery around the Sunshine Meadows is awesome, So you can’t ignore this place on your list.
Johnston Canyon
Assuming, you have visited Sunshine Meadows then why miss Johnston Canyon? This place is beside Sunshine Meadows. This is another popular location for tourists who are visiting Banff. This place isn’t far from the town of Banff. That means it’ll not be hard for you to get there. All the hiking spots of Johnston Canyon are not challenging but this is a must-visiting tourist place in Banff. Most people love it during winter but in my case, I love it during winter for its frozen waterfalls.
Ice-Skating on Lake Louise
Lake Louise is one of the incredibly beautiful destinations in all of Banff, Canada. You can visit Lake Louise during summer and winter like Sunshine Meadows. You can explore the wonderful hiking around Lake Louise during the summer and spring months. Also, This place can be considered one of the safest and most fun lakes to ice skate on during winter. During summer months Canada is the best country for ice skating and Lake Lousie is the best destination for ice skating.
Whitewater Rafting at Kicking Horse River
Kicking Horse River is one of the best locations near this town for whitewater rafting. Rafters will encounter Class B rapids and some waterfalls. Some of the waterfalls can be a little crazy but you can take your younger children on this intense ride. People who come to this destination never miss whitewater rafting, so don’t miss this place on your list of the best things to do in Banff.
Athabasca Glacier
Althaasca Glasier is known as the most famous glacier in North America. Athabasca Glacier is a part of Columbia Icefield that is considered to be the biggest body of ice along the entire range of the Canadian Rockies. Understandably, many people come here to visit the Athabasca Glacier over the years because of the kind of grand site they don’t see every day.
There are many ways to explore Banff, Canada. But Ice Explorer (Bus) is the most popular and accessible way to explore Banff. The Ice Explorer is a bus that drives almost all glaciers. It will allow you to get a beautiful view of amazing natural sights.
Visit the Banff Upper Hot Springs
People who come here to visit Banff, never miss the opportunity to visit the Banff Hot Spring. The Banff Upper Hot Springs become the most popular thing amongst tourists. In my opinion, this is a healing power. When you’re relaxing with the hot spring water, you can admire the scenery around it. So add this place to the list of the best things to do in Banff, Canada.
The Icefields Parkway
This is highly recommended to take a scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway. The Icefields Parkway become legendary because of its incredible sight. Drive along the Icefields Parkway offers you the best natural view in all of Canada. I have completed the drive within a day. You’ll have a little extra time to get out of the car and walk to enjoy the lush mountain scenery. The beauty of the lush mountain scenery can’t be described. So as a visitor, you shouldn’t miss the Icefields Parkway.
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Here you will find the impressive hot spring that runs through the cave. Once upon a time, this hot spring was open to the public but now it is preserved for the sake of the region’s history. But if you want to take a hot bath in hot spring then I will recommend Banff Upper Hot Spring. So don’t miss Cave and Basin National Historic Site on the list of the best things to do in Banff.
Ride on the Banff Gondola
This is highly recommended to ride on the Banff Gondola if you are visiting Banff, Canada. It’s going up the glorious Sulphur Mountain. This ride will be a ton of fun for you. Not only that, but the scenery that you’ll get at the top of the mountain is amazing. This mountain is 7,500 feet high which makes it a place to catch a view of the greater area of Banff National Park. You’ll also get a few gift shops and restaurants at the top of the mountain.
Hike Up Cascade Mountain
Cascade Mountain is large and 7,500 feet. So will see this mountain a little far from Banff. Many people will think that will be hard to hike on the Cascade Mountain. But actually, this is not true. If you’ve enough patience it will be easier for you. But during winter, it will be hard to hike on the mountain. Add this place to the list of the best things to do in Banff if you are visiting this palace during winter.
Buffalo Nation Luxton Museum
You came to Banff and didn’t learn about Canada’s First Nation, it should not happen. Learn about Canada’s First Nation by voting for Buffalo Nation Luxton Museum. This museum is located in Banff’s downtown. This was opened in 1950.
Try to Spot an Elk
As like any national park Banff National Park has a diverse array of wildlife. The most exciting things about this park are the Caribou and Elk. This is very normal that you will find a dear when you are just sticking around the town.
Essential Travel Safety Gear for Banff
Portable Wi-Fi
Portable Safe
Small First Aid Box
Sunscreen.
Camera Protector (Waterproof)
Mobile Protector (Waterproof)
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