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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 38 attractions in Banff

An innovative way to enhance your road trip, GyPSy Guide is a small device that you plug into your car or RV stereo and it automatically plays commentary on the best things to see and do as they come...

Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 38 attractions in Banff

Location Details:  Directions: 5 minute drive (2.5 km / 1.5 miles) southwest of Banff. From downtown, take Banff Ave south across Bow River, then a left on Cave Ave. Take a right on Mountain Ave and...

Attraction type: Tram
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Horse-riding stable
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 38 attractions in Banff

Attraction type: Museum; Art gallery; Library; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 38 attractions in Banff

Discover Banff Tours provides small personalized tours in Banff National Park. We offer activities in both summer and winter for individuals and groups. Our tours are smaller giving you plenty of time to chat with our friendly, local and professionally trained guides.

Attraction type: National park; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Waterfall
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Horse-riding stable; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 38 attractions in Banff

Like snow? Come to the biggest glacial field in the northern hemisphere.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 38 attractions in Banff

In 1902, journalist Norman Luxton moved to Banff and soon made himself an indispensible part of the community. He became the publisher of the local newspaper and opened a curio shop which specialized...

Attraction type: Natural history museum; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 38 attractions in Banff

Location Details:  Directions: 5 minute drive (1.5 miles) northwest of Banff. From downtown, take Mount Norquay Rd north towards the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy 1). For the Fenland Trail look for the...

Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Spa
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 38 attractions in Banff

Banff National Park's largest waterway.

Attraction type: Lake; Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 38 attractions in Banff

Discovered in the 1880s, these sulphur springs were enjoyed by bathers for 100 plus years and they were the genesis of Banff National Park.

Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 38 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Art gallery
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