Canada · Mountain adventures

Banff Travel Guide

Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise lakes, and wildlife in a national-park setting.

Trip planning essentials

• Best time to visit: Jun–Sep hiking; Dec–Mar skiing
• Popular trip length: 4–6 days
• Average budget: $150–350 / day

Highlights of Banff

• Lake Louise
• Moraine Lake
• Banff town gondola
• Icefields Parkway

Travel tips

• Wildlife distance rules
• Book shuttles to busy lakes
• Layers for weather swings