Welcome to the town of Banff in the heart of Banff National Park,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Come and explore our world famous
pristine mountain scenery and discover the abundant Canadian
Rockies wildlife. Treat yourself in our unique boutique shops
and galleries, and take advantage of our fantastic range of international restaurants.
The town of Banff is the perfect base for visiting Banff National Park, Lake Louise, and the Icefields Parkway.
We look forward to seeing you here!
Banff is located in Banff
National Park, Alberta, in the
heart of the Canadian Rockies. The town lies approximately
135km west of Calgary and 60km east of Lake
Louise, accessible
in both directions via the Trans Canada Highway, also known
as Highway 1. Many visitors to Banff also visit Jasper
Alberta, which lies around 300km to the north in Jasper National Park. Calgary International Airport is the main gateway
into Banff and several transport options are available to
bring you here from the airport, including car rental/hire,
airport shuttles, buses and limousines. Banff is also a stopping
point for the Rocky
Mountaineer, the famous western Canadian
rail tour. The oustanding natural beauty of the Rockies makes
Banff a must-see for any traveller.
When to Visit Banff
Summer is peak season in Banff and the busiest months for
visitors are July and August, when the weather is often hot and
sunny. May, June and October are popular
with visitors who want to avoid the crowds and enjoy
touring and sightseeing in milder temperatures. September is
known by the locals as the best month for hiking, and visitors
also enjoy the quieter trails and clear views this month brings.
Whenever you choose to visit Banff, you are sure to find a place
of unmatched beauty and a warm hospitality.
Restaurants in Banff
Staying at a bed and breakfast in Banff gives you the perfect opportunity to explore the outstanding range of international cuisine on offer in this cosmopolitan town. Most restaurants are centrally located in downtown Banff within easy walking distance from Banff Treetops
Bed and Breakfast. Dining options include: Canadian, Japanese, Indian, Mediterranean, Swiss, French, German, Chinese, Korean, vegetarian, steak houses, pubs, coffee houses and a local bakery.
Banff Tours & Activities
Banff has something to offer all types of adventurer, from a
short stroll along Banff Avenue, to a multi-day mountaineering
expedition, and everything in between. Popular sights in the
town of Banff include the Banff
Sightseeing Gondola, Banff
Upper Hot Springs, the Banff
Springs Hotel, the Bow River, Bow Falls and Cascade
Gardens. Popular local
walks include the Bow River Trail, Tunnel Mountain Trail, the
Fenland Trail, and the Hoodoos Trail, all of which are within
walking distance from Treetops
Banff B&B. A short drive from Banff
can bring you to some stunning locations such as Vermillion
Lakes, Lake
Minnewanka, and Johnston Canyon. Other activities in the
Banff area include
horseback
riding, golf,
canoe
rental, sightseeing
tours, and scenic
boat tours. To help you unwind after an active day, Mountain
Spa offers a full range of treatments in a relaxing setting and is just a short walk from your Banff
B&B. For a
cultural experience, you can visit some of Banff's several interesting
museums such as the Whyte
Museum, the Cave
and Basin, Canada
Place, or the Buffalo
Nations Luxton Museum, or take in some live music or one
of the many world class productions at the Banff
Centre. With so much to see and do, our visitors find that
at least a 2 or 3 night stay is required to get the most from
their Banff experience.
The Canadian Rockies
Banff is an ideal location for exploring the Canadian Rockies.
Within Banff National Park, the beautiful Lake Louise and Moraine
Lake are just a 35 minute drive away. Yoho and Kootenay National
Parks border Banff National Park, and both can easily be visited
in a day trip from Banff. A drive on the Icefields
Parkway offers some of the most spectacular mountain and
glacier scenery anywhere in the world, and a ride on the Ice
Explorer on the Columbia
Icefield is a highlight not to be missed. If you are travelling
further north, we recommend visiting the Jasper
Lodging guide for a comprehensive
selection of hotels and cabins in Jasper Alberta.