Banff Springs District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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 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
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

Food Tour in Banff

Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle

AU$232
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle
Banff Horseback Riding Tour

Banff Horseback Riding Tour - Bow River Ride

AU$115
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Banff Horseback Riding Tour - Bow River Ride
Cross through the Spray River

1 Hour Spray River Ride

AU$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Spray River Ride
Banff Nature E-bike Tour

Banff Nature E-bike Tour

AU$127
per adult
Banff Nature E-bike Tour
Rockies Select 2-Day Tour

Rockies Select 2-Day Tour (Banff & Yoho National Park)

AU$1,325
per adult
Rockies Select 2-Day Tour (Banff & Yoho National Park)
4 Hour Sulphur Mountain Horseback Ride

4 Hour Sulphur Mountain Horseback Ride

AU$399
per adult
4 Hour Sulphur Mountain Horseback Ride
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Our pick of the best Banff Springs District Hotel Deals

Fairmont Banff Springs
Fairmont Banff Springs
4 out of 5
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$1,625 per night from 25 June to 26 June
AU$1,625
25 June - 26 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful property"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Fairmont Banff Springs
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
4 out of 5
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$2,341 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$2,341
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy a full-service spa, 7 restaurants, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
"Wow!!! What an amazing trip my husband and I had visiting Banff and staying in the Fairmont Gold in Banff Springs. The staff truly roll out the red carpet and made a very memorable experience. The food was great and the spa was lovely!"

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$690 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$690
22 June - 23 June
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! (2,295 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay. The property is clean and the staff was helpful. Overall our stay was really good"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
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$678 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$678
6 July - 7 July
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! (2,716 reviews)
"Generally, it was great, but didn’t expect that they don’t have an AC."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$926 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$926
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (457 reviews)
"My wife and I stayed here for her birthday. The Otter team went above and beyond to make it special. The hotel is really nicely designed, and everything is clean and fresh. Staff are very friendly and the hot rooftop pools are a really nice feature. Room was clean and had a great aesthetic and view ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 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$753 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$753
22 June - 23 June
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! (2,308 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the Fox hotel! My wife and I were visiting Banff for our honeymoon and stayed 4 nights. The staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Banff Springs District

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Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Centre District
Banff Gondola which includes views, landscape views and mountains

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
Banff showing night scenes and street 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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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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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
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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 Springs District Travel Guide

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