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1. Bow Falls

Bow Falls is located in the backyard of the Fairmont Banff Springs. If you're in Downtown Banff and want to go for a light hike, Bow Falls is just a short 5-minute walk away.

Bow Falls
Banff National Park
Alberta, Canada

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BOW FALLS

2. Downtown Banff

Downtown Banff is lined with tons of restaurants, bars, and shops. Take a stroll and enjoy some Canadian cuisine.

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3. Park Distillery

Park Distillery is a distillery, restaurant, and bar located in Banff National Park. They offer a free distillery tour daily at 3:30 pm.

Park is also great lunch spot; try the rotisserie chicken.

Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar
219 Banff Ave
Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada

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4. Vermilion Lakes

The Vermilion Lakes are a series of lakes located a short 5-minute drive from Downtown Banff. Vermilion Lakes consists of three lakes formed in the Bow River valley.

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5. BeaverTails

BeaverTails is a chain store, but it's a novelty. Think Nutella covered pastry topped with fruit or candy. Stop by for a quick snack or dessert.

BeaverTails
120 Banff Ave
Banff, AB T1L 1E7, Canada

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6. Banff Upper Hot Springs

After a long day of hiking, take a soak in Banff Upper Hot Springs. The water flow consists of 100% natural mineral water. Banff Upper Hot Springs is commercialized, but it's the closest one in vicinity to Downtown Banff.

Feeling adventurous? You can rent a historic swim suit for $1.90.

Soak Fees:

  • Adult (18-64): $7.30 CAD
  • Youth (3-17): $6.30 CAD
  • Child (Under 3): Free
  • Senior (65+): $6.30 CAD
  • Swimsuit: $1.90 CAD
  • Towel: $1.90 CAD
  • Locker: $1.00 CAD

Banff Upper Hot Springs
1 Mountain Ave
Banff, AB T1L 1K2, Canada

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BANFF UPPER HOT SPRINGS

7. Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Cave and Basin National Historic site is the birthplace of Canada's national parks. Start your visit with a Discovery Tour, and then explore the historic architecture, bubbling mineral waters, and underground cave.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site
311 Cave Ave
Banff, AB T0L 0C0, Canada

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CAVE AND BASIN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

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