5 Day Adventure Lover

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

This 5-day Banff itinerary is made for adventure lovers—those who crave high alpine trails, glacier-fed lakes, and unforgettable moments. We’ve packed this trip with our favorite adrenaline-fueled experiences in the Rockies

Day Total

116.9 km (72.6 mi)

1 hr 44 min

1

Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Spectacular alpine lake
Category
Sightseeing
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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
Category
Hike
Est. Price
$$
Est. Duration
3-4h
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3

Plain of Six Glaciers
Plain of Six Glaciers
Scenic hike with glacier views
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
4-6h
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  • Continue to glacier overlook for one of the best backdrops in Banff

  • Descend via the Lake Louise shoreline to complete the full loop (~16 km total, 700–800 m gain)

4

Bow Valley Parkway
Bow Valley Parkway
Scenic road for biking and wildlife
Category
Sightseeing
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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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7.1 km (4.4 mi)

9 min

7

Tito's Castle Mountain Viewpoint
Tito's Castle Mountain Viewpoint
Unobstructed peaceful Castle Mountain viewpoint
Category
Sightseeing
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1.6 km (1 mi)

2 min

8

Castle Cliff Viewpoint
Castle Cliff Viewpoint
Roadstop view of Castle Mountain
Category
Sightseeing
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20.6 km (12.8 mi)

19 min

9

Morant's Curve
Morant's Curve
Scenic train photo spot near Lake Louise
Category
Sightseeing
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