Banff is a stunningly beautiful town high up in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains that gives you all the fun and excitement of a major resort town surrounded by pristine Canadian wilderness.
The township is located within Banff National Park, and at more than 1,800 meters it is the highest town in Canada.
Banff is a friendly and welcoming town and the wide snowy streets offer an endless variety of shops, bars, and restaurants all catering to a festive crowd that creates a relaxed and holiday atmosphere all year round. You might also spot the occasional deer on the outskirts of town.
Pubs and bars in Banff
With more than 100 restaurants, there are endless choices for dining in Banff and you’re sure to enjoy a cheap meal and a quiet drink at one of the dozens of pubs and bars in town.
Nightlife in Banff
Banff also has some great nightlife – so dance away the night at the Aurora Nightclub on Banff Avenue or the Dancing Sasquatch.
The Canadian Rockies
While you’re here take a ride into the Canadian Rockies on the Banff Gondola to see panoramic views of beautiful Bow Valley and Bow River, as well as the Banff township below.
There are many outdoor activities and an interpretive trail on the mountain, as well as a restaurant. Be sure to rug up though as it can get very cold!
The Banff Upper Hot Springs
When it’s time to warm up, luxuriate in the soothing waters of the Banff Upper Hot Springs where, for more than a century, travelers have relaxed in the historic hot spa – all with a backdrop of the snow-covered Canadian Rockies.
Tunnel Mountain
Tunnel Mountain has easy hikes for all levels of fitness as well as spectacular alpine views.
Sunshine Village Ski Resort
Sunshine Village ski resort is only fifteen minutes from Banff and with 107 ski runs, three mountains, over 3000 acres of terrain, and 30 feet of snow per year the resort is perfect for all skiers.
The Sunshine Mountain Lodge
The heart of Sunshine Village is the Sunshine Mountain Lodge which is Banff’s only ski-in / ski-out hotel providing luxury accommodation right on the slopes.
The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel
The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel sits proudly among the Rocky Mountains The opulent design of this lavish hotel provides a touch of old-world luxury in a stunning alpine environment.
Johnston Canyon
Johnston Canyon is a short 30-minute drive from Banff and the incredible scenery will leave you speechless. An easy trek up the canyon’s ice walk will reveal spectacular frozen waterfalls, freezing cold mountain pools and an enchanted alpine forest of snow-covered spruce and aspen.
Conclusion
With the magnificent Rocky Mountains towering all around and the raw wilderness surrounding the township, Banff will feel a long way from home – but once you’re here you may never want to leave.
More to explore in Banff
Gondola
Downtown
Ski
Mountains
National Park
Sulphur Mountain
Town
Calgary
Map
Northern Light
Tunnel Mountain
