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Sightseeing

Attractions

These picture-perfect spots offer fun sightseeing opportunities for all ages. Whether you spend a whole day exploring or head out for a short walk through the Banff townsite, there’s no shortage of postcard-worthy views to discover.

Family of 4 sitting on a wall looking at Bow Falls in Banff National Park
Cave & Basin National Historic Site building exterior in the winter
  • A gondola car goes up the cable with Mount Rundle in the backgroundA gondola car goes up the cable with Mount Rundle in the background

    Banff Gondola

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • A family viewing the exhibit at the Banff Park MuseumA family viewing the exhibit at the Banff Park Museum

    Banff Park Museum National Historic Site

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • A family of four taking in the views at Bow Falls in the summerA family of four taking in the views at Bow Falls in the summer

    Bow Falls

    Duration
    < 1hr
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  • An exhibit at the Buffalo Nations Luxton MuseumAn exhibit at the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

    Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • View from Cascade Gardens looking down Banff Avenue on a summer morningView from Cascade Gardens looking down Banff Avenue on a summer morning

    Cascade Gardens

    Duration
    < 1hr
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  • Family of four looking at the spring in the Cave at the Cave & Basin National Historic SiteFamily of four looking at the spring in the Cave at the Cave & Basin National Historic Site

    Cave & Basin National Historic Site

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Guided History and Culture TourGuided History and Culture Tour

    Guided History and Culture Tour

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Lake Louise Summer Sightseeing GondolaLake Louise Summer Sightseeing Gondola

    Lake Louise Summer Sightseeing Gondola

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • View of the Mt. Norqauy Sightseeing Chairlift in the summerView of the Mt. Norqauy Sightseeing Chairlift in the summer

    Mt. Norquay Sightseeing Chairlift

    Duration
    < 1hr
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  • A group of friends sitting on the Banff Sign for a photoA group of friends sitting on the Banff Sign for a photo

    Photos at the Banff Sign

    Duration
    < 1hr
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  • Two people enjoying a soak in the Banff Upper Hot Springs on a cool morningTwo people enjoying a soak in the Banff Upper Hot Springs on a cool morning

    Soak in the Banff Upper Hot Springs

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Group at the Standish Viewing Deck at Sunshine Meadows in the summerGroup at the Standish Viewing Deck at Sunshine Meadows in the summer

    Sunshine Meadows Sightseeing Gondola & Chairlift

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • Takkakaw FallsTakkakaw Falls

    Takkakaw Falls

    Duration
    < 1hr
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  • People standing on the Glacier Skywalk taking in the views of the surrounding mountainsPeople standing on the Glacier Skywalk taking in the views of the surrounding mountains

    The Glacier Skywalk

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • A person looking in a display case at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian RockiesA person looking in a display case at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

    The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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