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Banff Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
About Banff
Recommended trip: 1–5 day(s)
Recommended trip: 1–5 day(s)
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Banff? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Banff Gondola
4.9
/5
29 Review
Banff National Park
4.9
/5
395 Review
Historic landmark
Natural scenery
Banff Upper Hot Springs
4.8
/5
19 Review
Banff Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort
4.6
/5
23 Review
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Banff, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Otter Hotel
4.6
/5
90 Review
Banff Park Lodge
4.6
/5
99 Review
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
4.4
/5
200 Review
Banff Aspen Lodge
4.7
/5
123 Review
Bow View Lodge
4.2
/5
86 Review
Moose Hotel and Suites
4.4
/5
81 Review
Hotel Canoe & Suites
4.5
/5
161 Review
Tunnel Mountain Resort
4.5
/5
137 Review
Peaks Hotel and Suites
4.8
/5
56 Review
Fox Hotel and Suites
4.3
/5
115 Review
Red Carpet Inn
4.1
/5
123 Review
The Rundlestone Lodge
4.5
/5
87 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Banff dishes and foodie spots.
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The Maple Leaf Steak & Seafood
4.3
/5
11 Review
Seafood
Avg. PLN172/person
The Bison Restaurant & Terrace
5.0
/5
3 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. PLN80/person
PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar
4.0
/5
3 Review
Bars/bistros
Avg. PLN88/person
Bear Street Tavern
3 Review
Bars/bistros
Avg. PLN59/person
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Banff Caribou
4.0
/5
5 Review
Seafood
Avg. PLN90/person
Anejo Restaurant - Banff
4.6
/5
5 Review
Latin American cuisine
Rundle Bar at Fairmont Banff Springs
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Bars/bistros
Avg. PLN64/person
The Meatball Pizza & Pasta
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Western cuisine
Avg. PLN82/person
Indian Curry House-Banff
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. PLN43/person
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Western cuisine
Avg. PLN104/person
Carlito's Pizzaria
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Western cuisine
Avg. PLN96/person
STOCK FOOD & DRINK
4.0
/5
1 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. PLN46/person
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Banff Avenue
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/5
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Sulphur Mountain
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115 Review
Mountain climbing
Two Jack Lake
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38 Review
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4.6
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Moraine Lake
4.8
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89 Review
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208 Review
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63 Review
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4.3
/5
119 Review
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
4.2
/5
49 Review
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Columbia Icefield
4.8
/5
208 Review
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8.5
/5
55 Review
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8.7
/5
102 Review
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9.6
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Mountain climbing
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Beaches and shores
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Concerts
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Mountain climbing
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Cycling
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Themed exhibition halls
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Camping and campsites
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Banff National Park Administration Building
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Harp Angel Harpist of Banff Lake Louise
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Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
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Eureka Banff Escape Room Adventures
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Bow Falls to Hoodoos Trail
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All In The Wild Gallery
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Canada House Gallery
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Banff Legacy Trail
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Historic Luxton Home Museum
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St. George's in the Pines Anglican Church
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The Bison Restaurant & Terrace
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The Old Spaghetti Factory
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