5 Day First Timer's Guide

Prerna & Nathan - (theadventuretwosome)
Itinéraire créé par
Prerna & Nathan
What you’ll do

This is our go-to 5-day Banff itinerary, designed especially for first-time visitors to experience all the must-see highlights, iconic viewpoints, and classic adventures that make Banff so unforgettable. From turquoise lakes to towering peaks, this route covers everything you need for an epic introduction to the Canadian Rockies.

Day Total

90,1 km (56 mi)

3 h 14 min

1

Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Spectacular alpine lake
Catégorie
touristique
Direction
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4,5 km (2,8 mi)

7 min

2

Lake Agnes Tea House
Lake Agnes Tea House
Scenic hike to historic tea house
Catégorie
randonnée
Est. Price
$$
Est. Durée
3-4h
Direction
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4 m (0 mi)

3

Little Beehive
Little Beehive
Moderate hike but unreal views - our favorite ever!
Catégorie
randonnée
Est. Durée
3-4h
Direction
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Optional: Visit Guide's Pantry in the Fairmont Lake Louise to grab a coffee and snack

Take the lake connector to Lake Moraine.

4

Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake
Breathtaking mountain lake
Catégorie
touristique
Direction
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34 m (0 mi)

5

Moraine Lake Rockpile Trail
Moraine Lake Rockpile Trail
Scenic hike with stunning views
Catégorie
randonnée
Est. Durée
0-30m
Direction
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Take the lake connector back to Lake Louise and catch Roam transit back to downtown Banff.

6

Celui-ci est facultatif

Magpie & Stump Mexican Restaurant + Bar
Magpie & Stump Mexican Restaurant + Bar
Lively Mexican restauran
Catégorie
restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Type de restaurant
mexicain
Direction
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