Banff
Located just inside the gates of Banff National Park, Banff is a short hour's drive from Calgary and only three hours from Jasper. Situated in the heart of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff is incomparable in its wild alpine beauty and first-class amenities. Few places in the world can match Banff for its stunning scenery, and fewer still can offer such outstanding hospitality and service. Banff is an ideal holiday destination all year round for families, adventure seekers and casual travelers.
Banff and Lake Louise both provide outstanding world-class lodging, exhilarating year-round activities and fun events for the whole family. Banff offers a truly unique experience — from outdoor adventure or world-class performance art, you are invited to discover all it has to offer! Local operators offer all manner of trips from half day coach tours to multi-day back country adventures and plenty to keep you busy.
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff's flagship hotel, is a classic 5-star marvel. The Fairmont Banff Springs offers historic elegance and is equaled in beauty only by the magnificent surroundings of the Rocky Mountains.
The Rimrock Resort Hotel is nestled into the side of Sulphur Mountain, just above the townsite. The Rimrock Hotel defines modern elegance & uncompromised luxury. Guests to Banff looking for a glimpse of the local wildlife will not be disappointed. Elk, deer and bighorn sheep regularly visit the town site and the Rimrock's courtyard.
Minutes from Banff lays the world-renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise on the shores of Lake Louise. The Chateau sits on the shores of Lake Louise at the foot of Victoria glacier and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful locations in the world.
Some ideas to get you started are listed in our what to see & do section.
