Things to at the Banff Resort:

Banff Upper Hot Springs

101 Mountain Avenue
403-762-1515
Hours: Open year round, call for hours of operation

A marvelous, historic spa and bath house with all the amenities of a modern facility. It has an outdoor hot pool and a day spa. Swimsuits, towels and locker rentals are available.

Cave and Basin Hot Springs

311 Cave Avenue
Hours: Center open all year, swimming pool open mid-June through August

Geological exhibits reveal the effects of the warm sulphur water on the flora and fauna of the area. Self-guiding tour and trails.

Cave & Basin National Historic Site

311 Cave Avenue
Hours: Summer, 9am - 6pm, otherwise: Mon. - Fri., 11am-4pm, Sat.-Sun., 9:30am-5pm

The birthplace of Canada's national park system. Guided tours, Exhibits, and the film Steam, Schemes and National Dreams illustrate how the discovery of the Cave and Basin springs led to the creation of Canada's first National Park.

Canadian Ski Museum West

317 Banff Avenue
403-762-8484
Hours: Open year round, call for hours of operation

Canadian Ski Museum explores Banff's rich ski heritage. There are displays of Swiss mountain guides, equipment evolution, historic backcountry ski lodges and alpine resort development. Memorabilia from Olympic skiers trained on local slopes is displayed.

Sulphur Mountain Gondola

Mountain Avenue
403-762-2523
Hours: Open year round, call for hours of operation

Take a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain in a glass-enclosed, four-passenger gondola and enjoy a beautiful 360-degree view of Banff and the surrounding area. While at the top, take a self-guided walking tour that leads to Sanson's Peak where the original 1903 stone observatory is located.

Ski Banff @ Norquay

2 Mt. Norquay Rd
403-762-4421
Hours: Open seasonally, call for hours of operation

From easy beginner runs, to heart pounding double black diamonds, to a full featured snowboard park, Norquay has everything you could want for a great day of skiing or riding.

Moraine Lake and Valley of the Ten Peaks

Formerly pictured on the back of the Canadian $20 bill, this emerald green lake is dramatically set before a backdrop of sharp peaks. To the North is Mount Temple, the highest mountain in the Bow Range and third highest in Banff National Park. The valley is a great area for hikers.