Banff Centre District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Banff Gondola featuring snow, mountains and a gondola

Banff Gondola

Enjoy a stunning 360-degree panorama of Banff and its surrounding mountains as you ride in comfort to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.

Banff Gondola
Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.

Upper Hot Springs
Banff National Park Information Centre

Banff National Park Information Centre

After visiting Banff National Park Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.

Banff National Park Information Centre
Banff Springs Golf Club

Banff Springs Golf Club

Play a round of golf in Banff at Banff Springs Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Springs Golf Club
Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave and Basin National Historic Site and enjoy the ski slopes in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Banff showing wetlands, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Vermilion Lakes

Mountain scenery, wildlife-spotting opportunities, hiking trails and canoeing adventures await you at this series of lakes in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.

Vermilion Lakes

Activities

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

AU$156
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

AU$131
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

AU$105
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

AU$56
per child
100% of travellers recommend
Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing

Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour

Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour

AU$163
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour
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Our pick of the best Banff Centre District Hotel Deals

Canmore Inn & Suites

Canmore Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1402 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,115 reviews)
"It is okay for a hotel near Banff. But near Banff is all it got, don’t expect more."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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Canmore Inn & Suites
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB
The price is AU$590 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$590
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,751 reviews)
"Nice place. Great to have the keg inside."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$1,052 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$1,052
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (646 reviews)
"This is a very new hotel and I think it opened in September 2024. Thus the hotel is at the end of Banff. The restaurant is very good for breakfast and dinner. The staff members are very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Otter Hotel
The Fox Hotel and Suites

The Fox Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$634 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$634
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,392 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and extremely convenient as it is within walking distance to the downtown area."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue, 2000, Banff, AB
The price is AU$1,052 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$1,052
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,586 reviews)
"Fantastic stay! I’m enjoying a wonderful time with my family. They offer personalized tea or coffee every day. The price is a bit high in July and August, but it’s worth it."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Hotel Canoe and Suites
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$556 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$556
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,372 reviews)
"Note, if you are booking in the summer, these units do not have air conditioning. Fortunately, the weather was pleasant while we were there, but on a hot day, you would notice the absence. They did provide fans once we got used to the timing, the shuttle was a nice way to get into the city within ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Banff Centre District

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Banff Springs District

If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Banff Springs District
Banff featuring street scenes and night scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
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Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Uptown District
Banff Gondola showing mountains, views and a gondola

Sulphur Mountain District

While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.

Sulphur Mountain District
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Cave and Basin District

While visiting Cave and Basin District, you might make a stop by sights like Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Bow River.

Cave and Basin District
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Industrial District

Industrial District might not have many top sights, but Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Industrial District

Banff Centre District Travel Guide

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