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Sightseeing

Scenic Drives

With many miles of roads winding their way through the remarkable landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, there’s no shortage of scenic drives in Banff and Lake Louise that evoke the exhilarating feeling of exploring the unknown. Experience the postcard-worthy vistas and local wildlife, and stop to explore the many easily accessible roadside viewpoints and activities along the way. New sights and surprises await around every bend, making Banff National Park the idyllic setting for a road trip of a lifetime.

Car driving the Minnewanka Loop at sunset with Cascade Mountain in the background
POV of a winter scenic drive along a snow covered road with tall trees and a snowy mountain surrounding
  • A car driving down a scenic stretch of the Bow Valley Parkway with Castle Mountain in the backgroundA car driving down a scenic stretch of the Bow Valley Parkway with Castle Mountain in the background

    Drive the Bow Valley Parkway

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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  • View of the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course in the summerView of the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course in the summer

    Drive the Golf Course Loop

    Duration
    < 1hr
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  • A group of friends taking in the views at Waterfowl Lakes on a drive along the Icefields Parkway in summerA group of friends taking in the views at Waterfowl Lakes on a drive along the Icefields Parkway in summer

    Drive the Icefields Parkway

    Duration
    3-6 hrs
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  • Car driving the scenic Minnewanka Loop with a mountain in the backgroundCar driving the scenic Minnewanka Loop with a mountain in the background

    Drive the Minnewanka Loop

    Duration
    1-3 hrs
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