Banff
Banff Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | September 2026
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Things to do in Banff
What to do
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Banff Gondola
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Banff Upper Hot Springs
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Banff Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort
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Where to stay
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What to eat
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Banff Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Fairmont Banff Springs, a magical castle rising from the forest
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise: an emerald fairy tale atop the Rocky Mountains
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Banff easy hike | Johnston Canyon, a lesser-known canyon where you can walk behind the waterfall
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Living in Canada and not wanting to leave, the Rockies are truly healing
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Canada East and West Coast Beautiful Stays, Relax and Enjoy Mountains, Lakes, Seas, and the Aurora Borealis
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Free entertainment tickets! Calgary to Banff 6-person private tour
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Popular Types of Attractions in Banff
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Historical attractions | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Cycling | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Science & technology museums | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites
Popular Attractions in Banff
BIKESCAPE Ebike & Winter Adventures | Tunnel Mountain Dr | Hydra River Guides - Booking Office | Banff International Research Station | Saint Mary Roman Catholic Parish | Carter-Ryan Gallery | Louis Trono Gazebo | St. Paul's Presbyterian Church | Walter Phillips Gallery | Banff Canoe Club | Surprise Corner Viewpoint | Bow Falls Viewpoint | Tunnel Mountain Trailhead (Lower Parking Area)
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Popular Restaurants in Banff
WALDHAUS | Carlito's Pizzaria | The Old Spaghetti Factory | The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Banff Caribou | Chaya | The Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant | BeaverTails- Queues de Castor (Banff East) | Nourish Bistro Banff | Chili's Grill & Bar | Boston Pizza | STOCK FOOD & DRINK | Chuck's Steakhouse | Pacini Banff | Crave | Good Earth Coffeehouse - Elk + Avenue, Banff | Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar | La Terrazza | CASTELLO ITALIANA | The Eddie Burger + Bar | Evergreen Restaurant & Lounge | The Grizzly House | Second Cup Café | Tim Hortons | Ramen Arashi Banff | COWS Banff | Wild Flour Bakery | Whitebark Cafe | The Bison Restaurant & Terrace | PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar | LUPO Italian Ristorante
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Popular Trip Moments
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More Things To Do in Banff
From Banff/Canmore Moraine Lake, Lake Louise 1.5 hours each | From Canmore/Banff: Half Day Trip to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise | A day trip to Banff National Park and Yoho National Park in Canada | Visiting three famous lakes | 2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town | Calgary/Banff: Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Shuttle | Lake Louise,Emerald Lake and Seasonal Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary/Canmore | Canmore/Banff: Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Half-Day Tour | 1-day tour to Banff National Park: Lake Louise + Moraine Lake | English join-in tour | 5 Lakes Tour- Lake Louise Moraine, Emerald , Peyto Bow Lake | Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip | Banff Gondola Ride Admission | Round-trip shuttle service between Banff town, Canmore, Moraine Lake, and Lake Louise | From Banff: Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk | Canada: Banff National Park small join-in tour & optional private charter | multiple departure points available | 1-day round-trip tour to Columbia Icefield from Calgary including ice explorer and skywalk | Banff: Grizzly Bear Refuge Tour with Lunch | From Canmore/Banff: Lake Louise Bestselling Adventure | Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon Day Trip from Banff/Calgary/Canmore | Banff Romantic Highlights: Banff Gondola & K-drama Vistas | Banff GHOST TOWN History Walking Tour + Transportation | Banff: PRIVATE Guided Nature Walk - 2hrs | Calgary/Canmore/Banff: BEST of BANFF with LAKES Group Tour | Banff, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon + Photos | Columbia Icefield Adventure, Skywalk, Lakes & Glaciers Tour | Icefields Parkway: Peyto Lake, Bow Lake & Columbia Icefield | Banff: 30-Minute Heli Tour of Minnewanka Lake and Banff | 1-day tour to Calgary Banff National Park, Surprise Corner Viewpoint, Banff Avenue and Banff Gondola | 1-day in-depth tour to Banff National Park round-trip from Calgary (English-speaking group) | 1-day tour to Banff National Park, Surprise Corner Viewpoint, Bow Falls and Lake Louise | 1-day round-trip tour from Canmore to Banff National Park for Moraine Lake sunrise - English join-in tour