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Banff View Point
Scenic spot
π Adorable town view from this location.
Zigzag road from Banff ground to this top location around 10 min drive but worth it.
Free Parking spots are available.
Nice to spent approx 20 minutes at this quiet & lovely view.
4.90 (436 reviews)
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Bow Falls Viewpoint
Scenic spot
Waking & biking trails run alongside this popular, scenic waterfall featured in several 1950s films.
4.70 (4.8K reviews)
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Elbow Falls
Tourist attraction
Tranquil spot offering a small set of waterfalls, plus a picnic area & the start of a hiking trail.
4.70 (2.6K reviews)
5
Mount Norquay Lookout
Scenic spot
ππ Gorgeous lookout area where you can see the Town of Banff. So peaceful here. You can drive right up to this lookout or take your bike up the mountain. There is a small trail you can walk. The hill is quite steep so be careful walking. You can bring a blanket and sit for a bit! There is a garbage bin...
4.80 (548 reviews)
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Johnston Canyon, Upper Falls
Scenic spot
ππ The hike to upper falls is 2.5km. It can take up to 2hrs and the path is paved, so easy hike. However don't forget to use washroom before the start of the hike at the parking lot as there is no washrooms on the way. The trail is pretty beautiful with the wooden pavement and handrail. The lower falls...
4.80 (467 reviews)
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Vermilion Lakes Viewpoint
Scenic spot
ππ Wow! This place will take your breath away!
The lakes and mountains are so very beautiful and I highly recommend coming here in the late afternoon/early evening when the sun is about to set.
Bring a picnic and have dinner - there are many nice benches and spots to sit down and eat!
4.70 (736 reviews)
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Backswamp Viewpoint
Scenic spot
ππ Killer views here. Saw a bald eagle and a large male elk in the meadow.
4.80 (172 reviews)
10
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Tourist attraction
This 1km walkway leads visitors to a glass-floor observation platform overlooking a 280m drop.
4.40 (4.3K reviews)
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Bow Valley Parkway
Tourist attraction
ππ This year the road is gated off so it has no car traffic. That is wonderful as you can walk or bike or roll without fear of speeding drivers.
At the East end there is quite a bit of parking. If you are using a wheelchair you can get through the gate easily. It's only 3 km to Muleshoe, a parking pul...
4.70 (152 reviews)
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Marsh Loop Trailhead
Scenic spot
ππ Probably our favourite spot to come when weβre in Banff. The loop is easy for all and the views are gorgeous. We love hearing the water trickle down the mountain all the way to the lake. The water is so warm, it never freezes. There are lookouts for birds and spots to see the small fish that call th...
4.50 (223 reviews)
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Silverton Falls
Scenic spot
ππ A nice little hike to a cool little waterfall. The first 1/8 of the hike is perfect for small kids, however, beware of the last few hundred meters as there is a fairly steep embankment. Otherwise it's a short easy hike with a beautiful reward at the end!
4.60 (131 reviews)