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

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
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 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

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
Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

AU$99
per adult
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Lake Louise & Banff & Moraine Lake Tour from Calgary or Banff

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

AU$109
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff Town

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

AU$116
per adult
Banff Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Hot Springs, Minnewanka
Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

2-Day Banff Lake Louise, Moraine & Emerald Yoho N.P. Tour

AU$218
per adult
2-Day Banff Lake Louise, Moraine & Emerald Yoho N.P. Tour
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
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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$209 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,588 reviews)
"Property is at wonderful location and we got a room facing mountains which was lovely experience. Though the place was nice but we were deceived thinking this is place has a cave basin which was showed in pictures plus the washbasin sink in washroom was clogged . Thank you !"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
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 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$333
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (1,285 reviews)
"Excellent choice. Great place to stay in banff. The mountain view room is totally worth it. The hot pool is a great alternative to the banff hot springs which is overly crowded."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Hotel Canoe and Suites
The Fox Hotel and Suites
The Fox Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$222 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$222
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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! (2,223 reviews)
"The Fox hotel is a great place for couples, familles or even groups of friends to come and stay for a vacation. You can enjoy the spa and sauna and the stores are really close to the hotel. There is a variety of restaurants to try as well with every type of food you like . The hotel staff was nice ..."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$308 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$308
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
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! (194 reviews)
Fantastic new hotel!
"Beautiful hotel- rooms, restaurant, check in…absolutely lovely."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Otter Hotel
Rundlestone Lodge
Rundlestone Lodge
3 out of 5
537 Banff Avenue - Box 489, Banff, AB
The price is AU$155 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$155
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (1,662 reviews)
"Convenient location close to downtown Banff. Hotel does need updating. Underground heated parking was great. Hot water never really gets hot."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Rundlestone Lodge
Royal Canadian Lodge
Royal Canadian Lodge
4 out of 5
459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$272 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$272
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Easy access"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Royal Canadian Lodge
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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, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail 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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