Attractions

One of the major reasons for visiting Banff National Park is to enjoy the outstanding scenery and the abundant wildlife of the Canadian Rockies. There are so many ways to appreciate the mountain wilderness, that it can be difficult to decide what to do while you are here. The following tours and attractions are perhaps some of the best on offer in Banff.

Banff Gondola

Some of the best views in Banff National Park can be seen from the summit of Sulphur Mountain, and an easy way to get there is to take the 8 minute ride on the Banff Gondola. Once at the top, there are stunning mountain views in every direction, and the boardwalk allows you to continue your climb to a historic weather station. There are also restaurant facilities and a shop.
The gondola is open year round and is located 2.5km from the town of Banff, close to the Rimrock Hotel and the Banff Upper Hot Springs. Reservations are not required.
Tel: 403 762 2523

Canadian Rockies Sightseeing

Although the town of Banff is surrounded by spectacular scenery, you will want to venture out on a tour in order to fully appreciate the beauty of Banff National Park. Famous sights such as Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, the Columbia Icefield and Lake Minnewanka are all within a day’s drive of Banff, and Brewster Sightseeing Excursions offer regular guided tours to these places and more. Brewster have luxury motor coaches with large windows, perfect for sightseeing, and have a long history in the Banff dating back to 1892. Brewster’s sightseeing tours can take you to all the most popular destinations in the Canadian Rockies.
Tel: 1 800 760 6934
100 Gopher St
Banff Alberta Canada

Horseback Riding

Taking a trail ride on horseback is one of the best ways to get into the backcountry of Banff National Park, while experiencing the mode of transport most often used by the early pioneers in the Canadian Rockies. Holiday on Horseback offer 1, 2, and 3 hour trail rides, as well as all day excursions, to a variety of destinations from Banff. Overnight trips are also available as well as horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter.
Tel: 1 800 661 8352

Sighteeing by Helicopter

To get a unique bird’s eye perspective of the Canadian Rockies, you simply can’t beat a helicopter sightseeing tour. Viewing the mountains and lakes from above and linking up all the rivers and valleys is a wonderful experience, which helps you appreciate the sheer vastness of the Rocky Mountains. Alpine Helicopters offer tours lasting 12, 25 or 30 minutes taking off from Canmore, just a 20 minute drive from Banff.
Tel: 403 678 4802