Banff Active Destination Guide
Banff Outside™ - This active destination guide will help you plan your own successful outdoor adventure vacation in Alberta's Banff National Park. Quickly find the most spectacular trails, gear rentals, maps, accommodations, campgrounds, restaurants, car rentals and more.
| Adventure Sports | Outdoor Stores |
| Day Hiking, Backpacking | Specialized, General |
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| Gear Rentals | Campgrounds |
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Hiking,
Mountain Bikes, Canoes, Climbing, Downhill Skiis & Snowboards, Cross-Country Skiis |
Banff,
Lake Louise, Bow Valley Parkway, Icefields Parkway |
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| Hot Springs | Maps |
| Cave and Basin, Banff Upper Hot Springs |
Banff National Park, Town of Banff, Lake Louise |
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| Getting There | Getting Around |
| Air, Rail, Car, Bus, Canada Entry Requirements |
Walking, Car Rental, Taxi, Bus, Driving Times |
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| Where To Stay | Where To Eat |
| Town of Banff, Lake Louise, Bow Valley Parkway, Banff Icefields Parkway |
Town of Banff, Lake Louise, Bow Valley Parkway, Icefields Parkway |
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| Services | Essential Information |
| Banff, Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway |
Park Fees, Health, Money, Banks, Taxes, Emergencies |
The snow covered peaks of the Canadian Rockies form a spectacular backdrop for glacial lakes, fast-flowing rivers, and endless forests. Banff National Park is renowned for it's well-maintained trail system for day hiking and backpacking. Some of the finest mountain vistas in Canada are found along these backcountry trails.
The Town of Banff is near the park's southeast gate, 128 kilometers west of Calgary. Lake Louise, northwest of Banff along the Trans-Canada Highway, sits astride its namesake lake, which is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world. The lake is rivaled for sheer beauty only by Moraine Lake, just down the road. Just north of Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway begins its spectacular course alongside the Continental Divide to Jasper National Park.
One of Banff National Park's greatest assets is the accessibility of its natural wonders. Adventure travelers can follow an excellent system of trails to alpine lakes, along glacial valleys, and to spectacular viewpoints.