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Best of Banff in 3 Days - Summer

What you'll do

Visiting Canadian Rockies in summer and only have 3 days? We'd recommend sticking to Banff only to reduce the driving and making most of your time - here's a 3 day itinerary of places you shouldn't miss if this is your first time visiting.

For detailed version of this itinerary, visit our blog:
https://dreamyadventurers.com/banff-itinerary-3-days-summer/

Day 1

Start your day early and drive to Vermilion Lakes that are just outside of town. Fingers crossed the water is calm so you can snap some epic photos of reflections of Mt. Rundle in the water.

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Vermilion Lakes

Best views of Mt. Rundle

The Vermilion Lakes are a series of three lakes located just outside of the town of Banff, offering plenty of beautiful photo opportunities and best views of Mt. Rundle.

Lakes are easily accessible by car, making it a perfect spot for sunrise or sunset (the reflections are usually gorgeous in those times of a day). It's also a great spot for a paddle and it connects into Echo Creek which starts at the Banff Canoe Club, so this is a really nice paddling route.

Continue driving to Lake Minnewanka and make sure to stop at Two Jack Lake on the way. Once at Minnewanka, you can either take Lake Minnewanka boat cruise (booking ahead required) or do a short walk along the lake to Stewart Canyon.

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Two Jack Lake

Picturesque lake just outside Banff

Two Jack Lake is another beautiful lake in Banff NP and you have to stop by if you're heading to Lake Minnewanka as it's conveniently on the way.

It's a gorgeous spot for a picnic or photography and one of the best Banff's spots for a paddle. If that's what you're planning - make sure to check out the canal that runs from Two Jack Lake along the campground as it often has very calm water and no wind (in oppose to the lake that often gets windy).

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Lake Minnewanka

Banff's largest lake

Lake Minnewanka is the largest lake in Banff National Park, stretching approximately 21 kms in length. It is a MUST SEE place in Banff as its size is truly majestic.

It is a beautiful spot for picnicking, biking, taking photos or exploring the trails in the area. You can also take a boat cruise where you learn a bit about history of this area.

The Lake Minnewanka Trail follows the western shore of the lake, offering stunning views of the lake. Depending how far you go, you can reach Stewart Canyon or Aylmer Lookout.

End the day exploring the downtown Banff. Take a stroll on Banff Avenue which is the main street with all cute shops, souvenirs and restaurants. Stop by somewhere for food.

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Banff Avenue

Main shopping street

Main street in the downtown Banff with all cute souvenir shops, restaurants and amazing view of Cascade Mountain.

If you're looking for some souvenirs, we recommend stopping by at Big Bear Trading Company as it definitely stands out of the crowd.

If you still have energy and time, you can go for a short walk along Bow River and Bow Falls.

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Bow River Photospot

Photospot near downtown

Beautiful photospot along the Bow River with great views of Cascade Mountain. The light is amazing at both sunrise an sunset.

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Moose Hotel & Suites

Cozy hotel near downtown Banff

The Moose Hotel & Suites is a charming hotel located in Banff, Alberta, known for cozy atmosphere and a great location with easy access to the downtown and all restaurants and shops.

Guests can enjoy rooftop hot tub with amazing views of Cascade Mountain as well as the Meadow Spa & Pools located within the hotel. In addition, the hotel has a nearby ski bus shuttle stop, making it easy to get to ski resorts without a car.