Sightseeing On Your Visit to Banff

The town of Banff and the ski resorts are only a small part of the National Park. Beyond the town lies a natural world that must be experienced. In and around the park s day of sightseeing, a drive, a guided tour, or a guided hike will maximize your experience here.
Whether or not you have your own car we suggest you take a guided tour (about $45.00 per person for a half day guided tour) given by one of the local companies. You will see wildlife, learn about the history that makes Banff the dynamic place it is and experience the rugged beauty of the mountains up close. Remember your cameras and extra film because you will have many photo opportunities. Guides are certified and have a passion for the place they live and love to share information about it.

Tour companies:

Discover Banff Tours-learn more about these scenic spots and points of interest by coming on a tour with Discover Banff. Our guides are certified and have a passion for the place they live, which you will feel as they explain the human and natural history around you.
Some points of interest:

Hollywood has thrown two famous blondes over this waterfall. Do you know who?
This highway is regarded as one of the most scenic in the world. There are more glaciers visible from this highway than any other on the planet.
The National historic site where it all began.
What's a hoodoo? These rock formations have been silent guardians to the Bow valley for thousands of years.
A short hike up Johnston Canyon will reward you with a spectacular waterfall view and in the winter ice walks up to the falls are always popular.
The world famous Lake Louise, once humbly known as The Lake of the Little Fishes, is renowned for its emerald green color.
Once called Devil's lake by western settlers, Minnewanka is a Native word meaning spirit of the water. The Stoney Tribe believed that these waters were haunted and avoided them and the river feeding the lake.
How did the green spot on the side of Mt. Norquay come to be? No one is sure but the scene from the viewpoint is stunning and the green spot of harbours Bighorn Sheep.
This viewpoint offers stunning photo opportunities of the Banff Springs hotel, Bow Falls and the Bow Valley plus the Spray river valley.
Banff National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage sight in part due to the stunning scenery at the Valley of the Ten Peaks surrounding Morraine Lake.
While canoeing on these tranquil lakes you may be lucky enough to see Bald and Golden Eagles and even large mammals.