One Weekend in Banff National Park (with hiking)

Storm and Dalton - (TheNomadicSweethearts)
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Storm and Dalton
What you’ll do

One perfect weekend in Banff National Park, covering all the best hikes, sights & food!

If hiking isn't your thing - check out the weekend guide that has no hiking!

1

Tunnel Mountain
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Scenic hiking trail overlooking Banff
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
1-2h
Direction

2.5 km (1.5 mi)

5 min

2

Shoku Izakaya
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Trendy Japanese-Asian kitchen and bar
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
japanese
Direction

1.5 km (0.9 mi)

3 min

3

Bow River Trail
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Scenic hike by Bow River
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
30-60m
Direction

259 m (0.2 mi)

4

Bow Falls
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Scenic waterfall near Banff Town
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

11.9 km (7.4 mi)

15 min

5

Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive
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Scenic drive with wildlife sightings
Category
Sightseeing
Direction
6

Lake Minnewanka
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Glacial lake in stunning surroundings
Category
Tours
Est. Price
$
Est. Duration
30-60m
Direction
7

Two Jack Lake
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Stunning emerald lake near Banff
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

11.6 km (7.2 mi)

15 min

8

PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar + Liquor Store
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Gourmet comfort eats, with amazing local mixed drinks!
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
local
Direction