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Banff Travel Guide 2026: Places to Visit and Banff Culture
Banff is a mountain town in Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta. The park was founded in 1885 and is the first national park in Canada. June to September suits walking and lake views, and the ski season runs from December to the end of March. The town stands at 1,400 metres above sea level.
Places to visit
- Sulphur Mountain: a summit reached by gondola, with a viewing walkway.
- Banff Upper Hot Springs: a thermal pool facing the mountains.
- Bow River and Banff Avenue: the main walk through town, with shops and cafés.
- Lake Louise and Moraine Lake: two glacial lakes close to the town.
Planning tips
You need a park pass to enter the national park. Wildlife is close: keep away from elk and bears, and never leave food or rubbish out. The drive from Calgary airport to Banff takes an hour and a half or so. Entry rules depend on your passport, so confirm them with an official source before you travel.
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MBD Travel does not list a tour or a hotel in Banff right now. The page carries two experiences: a gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, and the thermal pool at the Banff hot springs. For Canadian tours, see the Canada country page.
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