What you'll do
One perfect week exploring Canada's best!
2 days in Banff
1 day in Yoho
1 day driving Icefields parkway
2 days in Jasper
1 day driving back on Icefields parkway & heading to the airport
Day 1
Tunnel Mountain
Caminhada
Scenic hiking trail overlooking Banff
Tunnel Mountain, also known as Sleeping Buffalo, is a mountain located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Its name comes from a proposed railway tunnel that was never built. The mountain offers a popular hiking trail with stunning views of the townsite and surrounding wilderness. It's a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike to take in the beauty of the Canadian Rockies.
This hike is 4.35 KMs from the bottom parking lot. If you want to cut out some of the hike, you can park in the upper parking lot. It would be perfect to watch the sunrise or sunset!
This hike is almost all up hill so some cardio is required.
Shoku Izakaya
restaurante
Trendy Japanese-Asian kitchen and bar
Shoku Izakaya in Banff is a trendy Japanese-Asian kitchen and bar serving up traditional and modern dishes in a cool space. We loved their tofu boa buns & the vegetarian curry!
Bow River Trail
Caminhada
Scenic hike by Bow River
This is a great easy stroll in Banff. It walks along the Bow River and leads to Bow Falls. The path is paved with no elevation gain, making it the perfect casual stroll with awesome mountain views along the way!
Bow Falls
Passeio turístico
Scenic waterfall near Banff Town
Bow Falls in Banff is a popular spot just outside town, known for its scenic waterfall dropping 9 meters across the Bow River. You can either walk the Bow River Trail (flat & easy) to reach the falls or you can drive and park at the small parking lot to avoid any walking.
Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive
Passeio turístico
Scenic drive with wildlife sightings
The Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive is a 24 km loop that offers stunning views. Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep, who often roam the area.
Lake Minnewanka
passeios
Glacial lake in stunning surroundings
Lake Minnewanka, located in Banff National Park, Canada, is a stunning glacial lake known for its crystal-clear waters and picturesque surroundings.
There are lots of great boat tours but our favourite is the beer tour. You get served local beer & bread on a boat and learn about the area!
Two Jack Lake
Passeio turístico
Stunning emerald lake near Banff
Two Jack Lake is a stunning emerald green lake in Banff National Park, known for its picturesque views of Mount Rundle.
There is a easy 4 KM trail around the lake if you just want an easy hike with stunning mountain & lake views!
There is a campground here for tents, RVs (no hookups) & glamping tents.
Located 15 minutes from the town of Banff.
This rustic, unserviced campground is beautifully situated on the shores of Two Jack Lake. It is perfect for tents or small RVs (up to 27 feet / 8.5 metres) and offers lake front sites, mountain views and access to the lake for motorized boating.
- 64 unserviced sites, including 22 walk-in campsites (parking for these sites available at central location), reservations recommended
- 10 oTENTiks, reservations recommended
Banff Gondola
Passeio turístico
Mountain-top experience with stunning views
The Banff Gondola offers a thrilling mountain-top experience with stunning views, a boardwalk hike & a restaurant with mountain-top views!
Make sure to check the weather before you go, if its a cloudy/rainy day then the views on the hike will not be very good.
On a clear day you get epic mountain views!
We ate at the restaurant and enjoyed the views but did not enjoy the food. We thought the food was overpriced but you can get a coffee at the top and walk the beautiful board walk!
Banff gondola is best for those who don't do much hiking. If you are an avid hiker, I would recommend skipping this.
This is best done at sunset!
Nourish Bistro Banff
restaurante
Healthy plant-based dishes in Banff
Nourish Bistro in Banff is a cozy spot that serves up delicious plant-based dishes. With a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, this restaurant offers a variety of options for vegans and vegetarians. This is the only vegetarian restaurant in Banff! We loved the "Bison" burger, veggie gyozas & ramen! They also have insanely good cocktails with a mountain view patio to enjoy it on!
Rundle Bar at Fairmont Banff Springs
bar
Picturesque bar in Banff Springs
Speakeasy bar located inside a hotel in Baff. Go through the secret bookcase to find this epic hidden gem!