Heritage Sites

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Banff is home to a staggering collection of historic sites and buildings, including seven officially designated National Historic Sites.

Stop by at the Visitor Info Centre on Banff Ave and pick up a self guided map to over 40 heritage sites in town, or download the full brochure here.

For an online version of the tour, using Google maps, visit the Town of Banff website here.

In addition to these National Historic Sites, Banff boasts over 40 additional heritage buildings and sites as recognized by Canada's Historic Places. Click here for the full list.

Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin National Historic Site

Howse Pass National Historic Site

 

Banff Park Museum National Historic Site of Canada

Location: Banff

A showpiece of architecture and early natural history...

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Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

Location: Banff

Visit the Buffalo Nations Museum to return to the...

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Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada

Location: Banff

The birthplace of Canada’s national park system....

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Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site of Canada

Location: Banff

The Sulphur Mountain cosmic ray station was part of...


Skoki Lodge

Location: Lake Louise

Skoki is a backcountry lodge, situated in the high...

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The Fairmont Banff Springs

Location: Banff

Styled after a Scottish Baronial Castle, The Fairmont...

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