Poplar Inn

Banff Town


Two lovely guest rooms and a brand-new self-catering two-bedroom apartment grace this heritage home just steps from Banff Ave. Luxury touches throughout include Egyptian cotton sheets; the apartment comes with kitchen and laundry facilities and a sunny upstairs deck. Breakfasts feature treats like Grand Marnier French toast or blueberry pancakes, while homemade muffins, granola, fruit and yogurt greet early risers.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Banff Town attractions

1. Banff Avenue

0.27 MILES

A little over a century ago, Banff Ave was Banff. Initially, the central street was home to little more than a handful of hotels, homesteads and trail…

2. Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

0.34 MILES

Founded by local artists Catharine and Peter Whyte, the century-old Whyte Museum is more than just a rainy-day option. It boasts a beautiful, ever…

3. Banff Park Museum

0.44 MILES

Occupying the oldest surviving federal building in a Canadian National Park and dating from 1903, this museum is a national historic site. Its exhibits –…

4. Forty Mile Creek Picnic Area

0.47 MILES

This popular picnic area sits just outside Banff's city limits off Mt Norquay Rd and is a good spot to crack open a hamper if you're short on time or…

5. Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

0.53 MILES

The Luxton Museum recounts the story of Alberta's indigenous people, with a strong emphasis on the Cree, Blackfoot, Blood and Stoney nations. The displays…

6. Old Banff Cemetery

0.57 MILES

Banff’s shaded cemetery is worth a visit, especially if you’re interested in the town’s history. Some of the gravestones date back to the 1890s; among the…

7. Marsh Loop

0.84 MILES

This 2.3km loop trail begins near the Cave & Basin National Historic Site and meanders through one of Banff’s most important areas of natural marshland…

8. Cave & Basin National Historic Site

0.9 MILES

The Canadian National Park system was effectively born at these hot springs, discovered accidentally by three Canadian Pacific Railway employees on their…