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7 Days in Banff: A Mountain Adventure

Louise Marie

Louise Marie

8 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Banff. Discover stunning viewpoints, soak in natural hot springs, and explore historic sites. Get ready for an unforgettable week of adventure and relaxation in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

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Day 1Summiting Sulphur Mountain and Bow Falls
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$0

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$ 6

Sulphur Mountain
Peak in Banff National Park accessible via hike or gondola, with observation decks & an eatery.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Bow Falls Viewpoint
Waking & biking trails run alongside this popular, scenic waterfall featured in several 1950s films.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Ascending to New Heights on Banff Gondola and Soaking in Hot Springs
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$225

Banff Gondola
Calm gondola ride to a mountaintop for sweeping views of surrounding peaks, plus dining & a museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$150
7 - 10 min

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Banff Upper Hot Springs
Canada's highest thermal mineral springs, with a preserved 1930s bathhouse & Rockies panoramas.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$75
Day 3Unveiling the Grandeur of Fairmont Banff Springs and Bow Falls
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$100

Fairmont Banff Springs
Upscale lodging in a castle-like building, offering a golf course, refined restaurants & a spa.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$100
11 - 16 min

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Bow Falls
Set in a big river valley eroded by past glaciers, this wide & short waterfall is a local landmark.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Discovering the Serenity of Johnson Lake and Lake Minnewanka
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$ 6

Johnson Lake
Swimmers & hikers are drawn to this glacial lake with a picnic area & picturesque mountain views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Lake Minnewanka
Glacial lake offering picnic tables, hiking & mountain biking, plus seasonal boating & scuba diving.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Captivating Views at Surprise Corner and Cultural Exploration
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$75

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$ 18

Surprise Corner Viewpoint
Scenic viewpoint overlooking the 1888 Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Sulphur Mountain.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
Landmark 1903 building & National Historic Site displaying natural history & educational exhibits.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
21 - 26 min

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Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Canada's first national park, with hot mineral springs in a cave & an outdoor, emerald-colored pool.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
10 - 12 min

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Vermilion Lakes
Trio of lakes offering hiking & biking trails, native wildlife & rental boats/paddle boards.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Tee Off at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course and Relax in Central Park
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$250

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$ 6

Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course
Driving range & a pair of 18-hole golf courses lined with pine forest & backed by mountain scenery.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$250
11 - 14 min

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Central Park
Green space at a bend in the river with picnic tables, a playground & a gazebo used for events.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Conquering Mount Norquay and Immersing in Art and History
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$65

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$ 6

Mount Norquay
Large ski resort & tubing park also offering dining options & year-round recreation activities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Landscape paintings, Rockies heritage exhibits & preserved examples of early Banff homes & cabins.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$40
6 - 9 min

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Buffalo Nations Museum
Fortlike museum with many artifacts showcasing the history of local indigenous Canadians.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $756 In total

Activities & Food:$715
Transport:$41