Uptown District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by DL Herrera
Photo by DL Herrera
Photo by Jillian Tester
Photo by Jillian Tester
Photo by Linda Nisbett
Photo by Linda Nisbett

Popular places to visit

Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

4.5/5(31 reviews)

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

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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

3/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(8 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

AU$100
per adult
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
From Calgary: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Trip

Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

AU$119
per adult
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Banff Town

Banff Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Hot Springs, Minnewanka

AU$116
per adult
Banff Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Hot Springs, Minnewanka
Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise Moraine Emerald Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

AU$127
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Emerald Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

AU$240
per adult
Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour
In-Depth Banff Area & Canyon Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

In-depth Banff & Johnston Canyon Day Tour

AU$155
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
In-depth Banff & Johnston Canyon Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Uptown District Hotel Deals

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$197 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (2,494 reviews)
"Shockingly quiet hvac and fridge. Usually I turnthem off but they were actually quiet!"

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
The Fox Hotel and Suites
The Fox Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$246 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$246
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,089 reviews)
"Beautiful view!"

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 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$333 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$333
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,131 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Hotel Canoe and Suites
Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$332 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$332
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Upper Hot Springs and Victoria Glacier are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
Well located new establishment, great staff
"New establishment so it's well maintained. Indoor heated parking, attentive staff & good restaurant. Free bus passes to use into town. Good quiet location in town."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Otter Hotel
Rundlestone Lodge
Rundlestone Lodge
3 out of 5
537 Banff Avenue - Box 489, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,617 reviews)
"All around a great place to stay and will be back the next time I out there."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Rundlestone Lodge
Banff Inn
Banff Inn
3 out of 5
501 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$283 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$283
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,124 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Banff Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 showing night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Banff Legacy Trail and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown 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
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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
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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
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

Uptown District Travel Guide

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