Banff
Mount Norquay
Starting with the first ski runs cut in 1926, Banff Mount Norquay
now encompasses a wide variety of terrain and ticket options
to suit everyone. The terrain ranges from gentle beginner runs
that provide areas to build confidence and skill, up to heart
pounding double black diamond runs that will challenge any expert.
Sunshine
Village
Sunshine offers three mountains of beautiful ski terrain. Excellent
snow conditions ranging from groomed beginner slopes, to steep
and deep extreme powder skiing. Snowboarder's can enjoy our
permanent snowboard halfpipe, boarder-X course, and terrain
park.
Galleries
Canada Gallery
Displays the diverse talents of many emerging and established
Canadian artists and artisans featuring a wide selection of
original paintings, sculptures, fine crafts and gifts.
-Located in the historic Whyte Building, 105 Banff Ave
-Open Daily 10 am - 9 pm
Aura
Gallery of Contemporary Art
Artworks and hand-crafted objects by local, regional and international
artists.
-100 Mountain Ave [Rimrock Hotel]
-Daily 10 am - 10 PM
Canada House
A Banff destination since 1974, representing a large collection
of current Canadian art.
-201 Bear Street
-Open Daily
The
Quest Gallery
Established in 1958, the gallery has collections of Inuit and
Iroquois Six-Nations sculpture.
-105
Banff Ave
-Open Daily
Whyte
Museum of the Canadian Rockies
A collection rich in the natural and cultural heritage of the
Canadian Rockies. The Museum offers guided tours of Banff's
heritage log homes and cabins; historic walking tours of the
Banff townsite; and exhibition tours of the galleries.
-111 Bear Street
-Open daily, 10 am - 5 PM
Banff
Park Museum National Historic Site
Western Canada’s oldest natural history museum featuring
a collection of natural history dating back to 1860.
-91 Banff Ave
Luxton
Museum of the Plains Indian
Journey through the collections of the Luxton Museum of the
Plains Indian and relive the period when Native people followed
great buffalo herds into the Bow Valley, hauling their tipis
and equipment by travois. Displays include clothing, hunting
techniques, artwork, legends and myths, and historical Banff
Indian Days.
-1
Birch Ave
Banff
Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
Canada Place
An interactive exhibit, displaying touchscreens, real birch
bark canoes, secret doors and recording studios featuring relevant
information about Canada that has been capturing the attention
of over 400 visitors daily.
-Free
admission
-Park Administration Building at the end of Banff Avenue
Cave
and Basin Centennial Centre
Visitors can walk into the Cave, view the intact basin and learn
the fascinating story of the springs discovery. Also features
historical exhibits, geological displays and videos of the park's
history.
-311 Cave Ave
Other Attractions
Banff Upper Hot Springs
All the amenities of a modern facility are featured in this
splendid, historic spa and bath house. Banff's premier attraction
features an outdoor hot pool,day spa, email kiosk, giftshop
and cafe. Swimsuits, towels and locker rentals available.
- Open
year-round
Bow
Falls
The Bow River drops approximately 30 feet near its divergence
with the Spray River. The falls are just a short walk from the
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Crowfoot
Glacier
One of over a hundred glaciers that can be seen along the Icefields
Parkway. Years ago, this glacier resembled a crows foot, with
three large toe-like extensions.
Hoodoos
These spires, carved by the forces of wind and water, stand
like lonely sentinels overlooking the Bow River.
Johnston
Canyon
Follow the self-guided interpretative trail along Johnston Creek
for views of water erosion in action. A 5.6 km [3.5 miles] walk
will take you to the Ink Pots: six cool springs bubble out of
the ground year-round. The glacial sediments in the springs
create beautiful aqua colours.
