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3-Day Adventure in Banff: Exploring Nature and History

Patricia Rodriguez

2 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey in Banff, AB, Canada. Discover stunning landscapes, visit historic sites, and indulge in delicious meals. Join us as we explore the Cascade of Time Garden, Banff Gondola, Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and more!

Trip to Banff

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$184

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$ 15

Fairmont Banff Springs

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Fairmont Banff Springs

Upscale lodging in a castle-like building, offering a golf course, refined restaurants & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Tony Roma's

Tony Roma's is the largest casual restaurant chain specializing in Ribs in the world, with nearly 200 restaurant locations on six continents.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Cascade of Time Garden

Tranquil, terraced gardens featuring landscaped paths & sitting areas amid diverse trees & flowers.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Town of Banff

Town Hall building home to the Banff townsite government headquarters, within Banff National Park.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Cedar House Investments Ltd

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$62

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Banff Visitor Centre

Information on regional hikes, parks & other local activities, plus a souvenir shop.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Banff Town Sign

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Vermilion Lakes

Trio of lakes offering hiking & biking trails, native wildlife & rental boats/paddle boards.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Hankki Banff

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$78

Marsh Loop Trailhead

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Fairmont Banff Springs

Upscale lodging in a castle-like building, offering a golf course, refined restaurants & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 2

+

$296

·

$ 15

Fairmont Banff Springs

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Fairmont Banff Springs

Upscale lodging in a castle-like building, offering a golf course, refined restaurants & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

The Vermillion Room

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Banff Gondola

Calm gondola ride to a mountaintop for sweeping views of surrounding peaks, plus dining & a museum.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Hankki Banff

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$78

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Canada's first national park, with hot mineral springs in a cave & an outdoor, emerald-colored pool.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Central Park

Green space at a bend in the river with picnic tables, a playground & a gazebo used for events.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Fairmont Banff Springs

Upscale lodging in a castle-like building, offering a golf course, refined restaurants & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Waldhaus Restaurant

Located where the Spray River meets the 15th hole, you will find the Waldhaus Restaurant, our House in the Forest. Feast on a rich assortment of authentic Swiss and German dishes and choose from an excellent wine selection in an atmosphere reminiscent of an old hunting cottage.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

•

$68

Fairmont Banff Springs

Upscale lodging in a castle-like building, offering a golf course, refined restaurants & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$250

·

$ 9

Fairmont Banff Springs

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Fairmont Banff Springs

Upscale lodging in a castle-like building, offering a golf course, refined restaurants & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Rundle Lounge

The Rundle Lounge offers spectacular views of the Bow Valley and a regal Great Hall ambiance. Choose from a wide selection of fine wines, international beers, an extensive list of scotches & ports, as well as an all day dining menu.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$52

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Banff Upper Hot Springs

Canada's highest thermal mineral springs, with a preserved 1930s bathhouse & Rockies panoramas.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Lake Minnewanka

Glacial lake offering picnic tables, hiking & mountain biking, plus seasonal boating & scuba diving.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

22 - 33 min

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Directions

Samurai Sushi Bar and Restaurant

Experience a true taste of Japan at the Samurai Sushi Bar and Restaurant. You will find the freshest and finest sushi and sashimi in town as well as interactive Japanese hot pot dinners. Take a seat at the Sushi Bar and watch our Chefs work their magic.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$92

20 - 29 min

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Directions

Surprise Corner Viewpoint

Scenic viewpoint overlooking the 1888 Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Sulphur Mountain.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Bow Falls

Set in a big river valley eroded by past glaciers, this wide & short waterfall is a local landmark.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Waldhaus Restaurant

Located where the Spray River meets the 15th hole, you will find the Waldhaus Restaurant, our House in the Forest. Feast on a rich assortment of authentic Swiss and German dishes and choose from an excellent wine selection in an atmosphere reminiscent of an old hunting cottage.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

•

$68

Bow Falls Viewpoint

Waking & biking trails run alongside this popular, scenic waterfall featured in several 1950s films.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Fairmont Banff Springs

Upscale lodging in a castle-like building, offering a golf course, refined restaurants & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $768 In total

Activities & Food:$730

Transport:$38