2 Day Weekend Getaway First Timer's

Prerna & Nathan - (theadventuretwosome)
Itinerary created by
Prerna & Nathan
What you’ll do

If we only had a weekend in Banff, this is exactly how we’d spend it—hitting up some of our favorite spots, soaking in the views, and making the most of every moment in the mountains!

Day Total

198.1 km (123.1 mi)

4 hr 37 min

1

Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Spectacular alpine lake
Category
Sightseeing
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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.

2

Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake
Breathtaking mountain lake
Category
Sightseeing
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34 m (0 mi)

3

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

4

Bow Valley Parkway
Bow Valley Parkway
Scenic road for biking and wildlife
Category
Sightseeing
Direction
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2.6 km (1.6 mi)

2 min

5

Backswamp Viewpoint
Backswamp Viewpoint
Scenic viewpoint with wildlife sightings
Category
Sightseeing
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14.7 km (9.1 mi)

15 min

6

This one is optional

Johnston Canyon
Johnston Canyon
Scenic canyon hike
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
1-2h
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Suggest only going till lower falls if you go

7

Tito's Castle Mountain Viewpoint
Tito's Castle Mountain Viewpoint
Unobstructed peaceful Castle Mountain viewpoint
Category
Sightseeing
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4 km (2.5 mi)

4 min

8

Castle Mountain
Castle Mountain
Dramatic castle-like mountain
Category
Sightseeing
Direction
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18.2 km (11.3 mi)

17 min

9

Morant's Curve
Morant's Curve
Scenic train photo spot near Lake Louise
Category
Sightseeing
Direction
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61.7 km (38.3 mi)

43 min

10

This one is optional

Magpie & Stump Mexican Restaurant + Bar
Magpie & Stump Mexican Restaurant + Bar
Lively Mexican restauran
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
mexican
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