Banff National Park
Built in 1931 and overlooking a glorious high mountain valley, Skoki was one of the Canadian Rockies' earliest backcountry lodges and remains one of the…
Must-see hotels in Banff National Park
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Lake Louise
The experience here is intimate, personal and private, and the service is famously good. While billed as rustic (ie no TVs), the rooms and cabins offer…
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Lake Louise
Tucked demurely behind Chateau Lake Louise, historic Deer Lodge dates from the 1920s and has managed to keep its genuine alpine feel intact. The rustic…
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Banff Town
Rising like a Gaelic Balmoral above the trees at the base of Sulphur Mountain and visible from miles away, the Banff Springs is a wonder of early 1920s…
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Banff Town
Centrally located and surrounded by colorful flowering plants, this purpose-built B&B makes a cheerful, comfortable home base. The four individually…
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Banff Town
Catering to a youthful international backpacker crowd, the welcoming Samesun offers a central Banff Ave location, a full lineup of daily activities …
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Lake Louise
These cozy, lovingly restored 1930s log cabins along the Lake Louise road are only moments from the lakeshore. Each is unique, but expect comfy beds,…
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Banff Town
If having your own cozy cabin only steps from the rush of Bow River Falls sounds appealing, you'll love this B&B. Wedding planner/photographer owners…
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Banff Town
Like a mountain lodge pumped up on steroids, the Moose is the biggest new hotel to hit Banff Ave in recent years. The rooftop pools, hot tubs and sauna…
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Banff National Park
This lodge offers 12 sweet timber cabins with gorgeous mountain views just a stone’s throw from Shadow Lake, 13.2km from the Red Earth Creek trailhead…
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Banff Town
Aesthetically, the Fox is a step above its neighbors. Its forest-like lobby is instantly calming, while the 116 rooms, centered on a courtyard, feature…
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Lake Louise
This is what a hostel should be – clean, friendly and full of interesting travelers – and the rustic, comfortable lodge-style buildings, with plenty of…
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Banff Town
Among the rare Banff hotels that are not part of a corporate chain, the Aspen offers friendly service and tastefully decorated modern rooms finished in…
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Lake Louise Tent & RV Campground
Lake Louise
Near the village, this efficient, wooded 395-site campground accommodates RVs on one side of the river and tents and soft-sided vehicles on the other,…
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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…
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Lake Louise
This stately hotel with old-world charm and tranquil shaded gardens began as a ski lodge in the 1940s. Rooms are generally plush, though the less…
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Banff Town
Right on Two Jack Lake, 11km northeast of town, Two Jack Lakeside is the most scenic of the Banff-area campgrounds, usually filling its 74 reservable…
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Banff National Park
Just inside the border of Banff National Park and set amid the forest, these luxury cabins were built in 1922 and have been gorgeously restored right down…
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Banff Town
Banff’s massive campground is split over three separate ‘villages’ halfway up the slope of Tunnel Mountain, offering 1149 reservable sites. It fills to…
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Lake Louise
The opulent Fairmont enjoys one of the world's most enviable locations on the shores of Lake Louise. Originally built in the 1890s and added to in 1925…
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Banff Town
Perched beneath Mt Norquay, the modern, pet-friendly Juniper has comfortable rooms, and suites with Jacuzzis and fireplaces, all surrounded by landscaped…
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Banff Town
Adjacent to a pretty park, this place exudes pseudo 'old English' charm, complete with a lobby fireplace and Masterpiece Theater–style chairs. Air-con…
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Banff National Park
This lovely creekside campground opposite the Johnston Canyon parking is tough to top. It strikes just the right balance between facilities and camper…
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Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows
Banff National Park
Built in the late 1920s to accompany the nearby teahouse (now a restaurant), the 42 log cabins at this family-owned resort trade heavily on their…
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Banff Town
Part of the locally run Banff Lodging Company empire, the four-star Caribou fits the classic stereotype of a mountain lodge, with its log exterior and…
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Banff Town
Up on the slopes of Tunnel Mountain, this self-catering resort is a great option for families, with modern condos available in multiple configurations…
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Banff Town
Straddling the hillside adjacent to Banff's hot springs, the Rimrock is plush. Controversially located in a wildlife corridor on the slopes of Sulphur…
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Banff Town
Near the top of Tunnel Mountain, Banff's HI hostel is well away from the madness of Banff Ave. The classic mountain-lodge style buildings offer spick-and…
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Banff Town
The 1960s-vintage Bow View is older than most of the log inns lining Banff Ave, but neat and tidy all the same. The location is great, steps from downtown…
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Banff Town
Yes, it’s a bit old-fashioned, but this motel complex on Banff Ave has some of the most consistent rates in town. Cheaper rooms are dowdy, so better to…
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Banff Town
Three hectares of private forested grounds make this lodge on Tunnel Mountain one of Banff’s most pleasant mountain retreats. Rooms have plush rustic…
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Banff National Park
This small campground has only 43 first-come, first-served sites, handily placed among pine forest near the Castle Mountain store. It’s beautifully…
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Parks Canada Campground Reservation Service
Banff Town
Reserve your Banff National Park campgrounds here. Most campgrounds offer reservations from June to September.
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Banff Town
Half hostel, half budget hotel, this YWCA facility has an unbeatable location along the Bow River directly opposite downtown Banff, plus your overnight…
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Banff National Park
Right next door to the Castle Mountain store, these log chalets are plain inside but offer a surprising number of mod-cons, including DVD players,…
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Banff Town
It's dated-looking and 4km outside town, but this half-hotel, half-time-share remains a bargain by Banff standards. Rooms range from motel-style units to…
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Banff National Park
Set in a quiet glade near Baker Creek, this cabin complex has a choice of single-story chalets, deluxe twin-level loft cabins, or suites inside the main…
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Lake Louise
Constructed in 1922 on a high mountain saddle (2926m), this classic stone hut administered by the Alpine Club of Canada sleeps 24 and is perched atop a…
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Banff Town
It lacks the wow factor of Banff’s top-end hotels, but you can sometimes get decent deals at this spot on Banff Ave. Avoid the claustrophobic windowless…
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Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel
Banff National Park
With solar electricity, showers and flush toilets, this backcountry cabin has more amenities than your average 'wilderness hostel.' It offers a simple…
