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    • Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola - Banff

      • 1. Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola

      • Ride this safe, glass-enclosed gondola system to the top of Sulphur Mountain for unparalleled views of Banff and the Rocky Mountains. The eight-minute... read more
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    • Upper Hot Springs - Banff

      • 2. Upper Hot Springs

      • These mountainside, steaming sulfur pools are a soothing tradition for locals and visitors as they soak away their skiing and hiking aches. Especially... read more
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    • Sunshine Village Ski Resort - Banff

      • 3. Sunshine Village Ski Resort

      • Only 15 minutes from Banff, Sunshine is famous for its long ski season, which goes from November to late May! There is a 20 minute gondola ride... read more
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    • Banff Springs Golf Course - Banff

      • 4. Banff Springs Golf Course

      • Built in 1928, and designed by the legendary Stanley Thompson, the Banff Springs Golf Course is a world famous mountain course. It has hosted a... read more
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    • Cave and Basin National Historic Site - Banff
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    • Kicking Horse River Whitewater Rafting - Banff
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    • Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Tour - Banff
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    • Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - Banff
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    • Fairmont Banff Springs Spa - Banff

      • 9. Fairmont Banff Springs Spa

      • A visit to Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel will be that refreshing experience you have been looking forward to. Situated in the... read more
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    • Beautiful Banff Day Trip from Calgary - Banff
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  • Whether you're a family of 10, a newly-married couple, or a lone traveler, there are plenty of things to do in Banff. As it is surrounded by the majestic Canadian Rockies, blanketed by vast forests and alpine meadows, and crisscrossed with lakes and rivers, Banff National Park is a wonderful place for those who love the outdoors. If you're hoping to hit the trails for a strenuous climb or leisurely walk, make sure to pick up a free Banff/Lake Louise Drives and Walks guide. With this, you'll be able to navigate the park's 80+ maintained trails and choose from some of its most popular hikes. Make sure to ask local parks rangers about bears, however. While bear attacks are uncommon, late summer is prime berry picking season, and bears might be wandering around!

    There are great opportunities for cyclists in Banff. One spectacular - but challenging - ride is the breathtaking 178-miles between Banff and Jasper along the Icefield Parkway. If you come to Banff sans bicycle, you can rent one at many of the outfitting stores in Banff and the Lake Louise area. Other outdoor adventures include fishing, rafting and canoeing, golfing, and horseback riding. Visitors can experience Rocky Mountain adventures of all sorts with the Canadian Rockies Adventure Centre.

    Although seasonal, there is great skiing for all levels in Banff. Banff's three main ski areas are Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise. Check out skibig3.com, a single website devoted to all three areas, to learn more.

    If you're not in the mood for sports, Banff also has great shopping, museums, and other attractions. Take a ride on the Banff Gondola or a boat tour of the beautiful Lake Minnewanka. If you're into museums, check out the Banff Park, Buffalo Nations Luxton, and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies museums. Or spend the day relaxing in a world-class spa, like the one at the Banff Springs Hotel.

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