Visitor Guidebook
Sightseeing
Scenic places to visit outside of Canmore. Note that a park pass is required for entry into Banff National Park.
A trip to Banff National Park wouldn't be complete without a visit to the charming mountain town of Banff. Banff Ave. is the main street with many shops and restaurants. Also be sure to check out the Banff Gondola and Banff Upper Hot Springs.
614 locals recommend
Banff
A trip to Banff National Park wouldn't be complete without a visit to the charming mountain town of Banff. Banff Ave. is the main street with many shops and restaurants. Also be sure to check out the Banff Gondola and Banff Upper Hot Springs.
Another major tourist hotspot in Banff National Park. Be mesmerized by the beautiful lake views as you canoe or hike around the magnificent lake. You can also visit the Chateau Lake Louise next to the lake or hike up to the Lake Agnes Tea House (6.8km return trip) for coffee or lunch.
371 locals recommend
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailAnother major tourist hotspot in Banff National Park. Be mesmerized by the beautiful lake views as you canoe or hike around the magnificent lake. You can also visit the Chateau Lake Louise next to the lake or hike up to the Lake Agnes Tea House (6.8km return trip) for coffee or lunch.
Another must-see lake. During the summer, enjoy canoeing across the beautiful lake with its amazing, turquoise colour. There are also a number of hikes around the lake to add to your adventure. Note that the road to Moraine Lake is closed during the winter due to heavy snowfall and high avalanche risk. Depending on the weather conditions, the road opens between the third week of May and the first week of June, and closes in October after the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend.
127 locals recommend
Moraine Lake
Another must-see lake. During the summer, enjoy canoeing across the beautiful lake with its amazing, turquoise colour. There are also a number of hikes around the lake to add to your adventure. Note that the road to Moraine Lake is closed during the winter due to heavy snowfall and high avalanche risk. Depending on the weather conditions, the road opens between the third week of May and the first week of June, and closes in October after the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend.
City/town information
Bow Valley Trail is the main street filled with shops, restaurants, cafes, and so much more. Experience a wide range of hikes in and around town in the summer. Winter offers many fun activities such as ice hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sledding. Banff (20mins away) and Lake Louise (1hr away) are a short car ride away for an easy day trip!
307 locals recommend
Canmore
Bow Valley Trail is the main street filled with shops, restaurants, cafes, and so much more. Experience a wide range of hikes in and around town in the summer. Winter offers many fun activities such as ice hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sledding. Banff (20mins away) and Lake Louise (1hr away) are a short car ride away for an easy day trip!
Skiing
Sunshine Village
Lake Louise Ski Area
1 Whitehorn RdHiking
An easy hike for the whole family along a paved trail within the canyon. Take a break and enjoy the two waterfalls along the way.
6 locals recommend
Johnston Canyon station
An easy hike for the whole family along a paved trail within the canyon. Take a break and enjoy the two waterfalls along the way.
Grassi Lakes Trails is the perfect family hike, completely suitable for beginners! The trail takes you past a waterfall and eventually leads you to two splendid turquoise lakes.
16 locals recommend
Grassi Lakes Trail
Grassi Lakes TrailGrassi Lakes Trails is the perfect family hike, completely suitable for beginners! The trail takes you past a waterfall and eventually leads you to two splendid turquoise lakes.
A more challenging hike but worth it for the spectacular views along the way and at the summit.
86 locals recommend
Ha Ling Peak
A more challenging hike but worth it for the spectacular views along the way and at the summit.
Food scene
Red Rock Pizza
1005 Cougar Creek DrDelicious and innovative pizza choices.
All-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse featuring a variety of meats served at your table.
30 locals recommend
Gaucho
629 8 StAll-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse featuring a variety of meats served at your table.
Canadian cuisine with three-level lodge-like bar and grill.
213 locals recommend
Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands TrailCanadian cuisine with three-level lodge-like bar and grill.
Patrinos Steak House & Pub
1602 Bow Valley TrailWide variety of Greek, Italian, and pub-style foods.
Iron Goat Pub & Grill
703 Benchlands TrailEnjoy micro-brewed beers with mountain views on the patio.