Calgary International Airport 1 hr 12
Bow Falls (25 min) Set in a big river valley eroded by past glaciers, this wide & short waterfall is a local landmark. Cave and Basin National Historic Site (29 min) Canada's first national park, with hot mineral springs in a cave & an outdoor, emerald-colored pool. Ha Ling Peak (19 min) Popular among hikers, scramblers & climbers, this peak offers a trail to the top with scenic views. Fairmont Banff Springs (27 min) Upscale lodging in a castle-like building, offering a golf course, 7 restaurants & a spa. Canmore Nordic Centre (12 min) Park in the foothills offering a network of cross-country skiing, mountain biking & hiking trails. Three Sisters (35 min) Popular for hiking, this group of jagged peaks ranges in elevation from 2,694 to 2,936 m. Grassi Lakes (18 min) Green-blue mountain lakes attracting hikers & rock climbers for its scenic routes. Yamnuska Mountain Adventures (6 min) Climbing, mountaineering, outdoor recreation, and ice climbing Mount Rundle (24 min) Wedge-shaped mountain in Banff National Park, sitting at 9,672 feet with an advanced hiking trail. Banff Gondola (31 min) Scenic cableway ride to viewing decks & hiking trails at the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Tunnel Mountain (27 min) Beyond its scenic, wooded landscape & sweeping views, this mountain features numerous hiking trails. Bow Valley Provincial Park - Kananaskis Country (17 min) Sprawling natural park offering mountain hikes, canoeing/kayaking & picnic & camping facilities. Grotto Mountain (7 min) Well-known mountain with hikers & climbers, offering a grotto-like cave & trails with scenic views. Banff Upper Hot Springs (31 min) Canada's highest thermal mineral springs, with a preserved 1930s bathhouse & Rockies panoramas. Sulphur Mountain (31 min) Peak in Banff National Park accessible via hike or gondola, with observation decks & an eatery. |