One Week Canadian Rockies Itinerary

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What you’ll do

Seven days is not nearly enough time to experience all that the Canadian Rockies have to offer, but we find it’s the average amount of time people spend on their vacation in the Rockies. Thankfully, you can see quite a lot in a week, and spend time in some of the most beautiful national parks in the world.

If you are planning a visit and haven’t put together your Canadian Rockies itinerary together yet, we have done the hard work for you. This example seven-day itinerary focuses on visiting Banff and Jasper National Parks, and packs a lot in but also ensures you’re not wasting any time in the area.

1

Banff Avenue
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Iconic Main Street in Banff
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

2.2 km (1.4 mi)

6 min

2

Banff Pedestrian Bridge
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Pedestrian bridge with great views over the Bow River
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

3 min

3

Cascade of Time Garden
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Charming gardens in Banff
Category
Park
Direction

1.8 km (1.1 mi)

4 min

4

Bow Falls
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Iconic waterfall that's close to town.
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

3 km (1.9 mi)

6 min

5

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Waldhaus Restaurant
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Cozy Bavarian dining in Banff
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$$
Restaurant Type
Any
Direction

7.5 km (4.7 mi)

15 min

6

Cascade Ponds
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Lovely picnic area around gorgeous mountain ponds.
Category
Park
Direction

7 km (4.3 mi)

8 min

7

Two Jack Lake
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Stunning emerald lake near Banff
Category
Photospot
Direction
8

Lake Minnewanka
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Largest lake in Banff National Park
Category
Sightseeing
Direction
9

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Stewart Canyon Bridge
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Hike to scenic bridge over Cascade River
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
1-2h
Direction

11.6 km (7.2 mi)

15 min

10

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Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant
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Nature-inspired brewery and restaurant
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
local
Direction

2.5 km (1.5 mi)

5 min

11

Vermilion Lakes
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One of the best views in Banff, perfect any time of year.
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

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