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Banff In-a-Day

An easy intro, suitable for all

Say you’re already in Calgary and you only have one day to spare, try this one-day Banff itinerary.

It's not ideal, but even in a day it's possible to get a feel for Canada's Rockies as Banff National Park and the town of Banff are only a ninety-minute drive from Calgary.

Coffee & A Hike

With time precious, drive straight to town and park in a downtown lot or on a side street where parking is free. Then stroll up and down Banff Avenue, the main downtown street, to get a feel for the place. A coffee stop at Evelyn’s Coffee Bar is never a bad idea and they have good picnic items for later on.

After that head out on an easy introductory hike: The Bow Falls Loop is ideal, but Tunnel Mountain is even better for its fantastic views, so long as you don’t mind a bit of strenuous activity. Or, for views without any real effort, ride the Banff Gondola.

Victorian Banff

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Banff Gondola & Sulphur Mountain

A pricey route to great views

Banff Springs Hotel

Iconic 5-star Gothic hotel ($$$$) + dining (b,l,d; $$+)

Banff Upper Hot Springs

Soak in the shadow of the Rockies

Bow Falls Loop

Best easy hike from downtown: 1.5hrs/Easy/5km

Evelyn’s Coffee Bar

Banff's answer to Starbucks (b,l,d; $)

Tunnel Mountain

Best hike from downtown for views: 2hrs/Moderate/5km

Image by Stuart Madden