National Park

Banff National Park

AB · CA

Park map

Explore roads, trails, and places

Roads, trails, and useful park places in one interactive view.

Places

Places in Banff

Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places

Place

Moraine Lake

Turquoise icon under Ten Peaks with easy trails and epic views

Trailhead · Restroom

Place

Moraine Lake Rockpile Viewpoint

The classic $20 view over turquoise Moraine Lake and Ten Peaks

Trailhead · Parking

Place

Peyto Lake Viewpoint

Classic view of turquoise, wolf-shaped Peyto Lake from above

Trailhead · Restroom

Place

Larch Valley

Golden larch meadows under the Ten Peaks, best in late September

Scenic Viewpoint

Trails

Trails in Banff

Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.More trails

Easy

Moraine Lake Rockpile

Shortest path to the famed Twenty Dollar View over Ten Peaks.

0.5 mi · 30 min · Easy

Challenging

Sentinel Pass

Golden larches and big mountain views from Moraine Lake to a pass.

6.9 mi · 4.5 hr · Challenging

Challenging

Larch Valley and Sentinel Pass

Banff’s golden larch showpiece with big-pass views from Moraine Lake

7 mi · 5 hr · Challenging

Moderate

Parker Ridge Trail

Short climb to a big glacier view on a windswept ridge.

3.3 mi · 2.5 hr · Moderate

Wildlife

Wildlife in Banff

Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife

Sighting map

Where to look

Grizzly Bear

Ursus arctos horribilisReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Elk

Cervus canadensisReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensisReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Mountain Goat

Oreamnos americanusReports peak in the evening, around 8 PMOpen wildlife map

Before you go

Current park alerts

Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts

Closure

Area Closure: Spray River Valley

Spray River Valley is closed to all activities from April 15 to November 15 because wildlife in the area cannot be disturbed by human presence. This closure is currently in effect. Official closure notice: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/fermetures-closures Bulletins page: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/bulletinsOfficial details

Closure

Area Closure: Rundle Rock

Parks Canada lists Area Closure: Rundle Rock on the active Banff National Park bulletins page, with a posting date of July 7, 2026. Treat this as an active closure until Parks Canada removes or updates it. Official bulletin.Official details

Caution

Seasonal Trail Restrictions: Lake Minnewanka Area

Parks Canada still lists seasonal trail restrictions in the Lake Minnewanka area. Visitors planning to hike or bike there should read the notice before going and check for any posted route limits or access changes. Official bulletin: Seasonal Trail Restrictions: Lake Minnewanka area. General closures page: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/fermetures-closuresOfficial details

Caution

Restricted Activity: Sunshine Meadows, Citadel Pass, and Healy Pass Areas

Parks Canada still lists this restricted-activity bulletin for the Sunshine Meadows, Citadel Pass, and Healy Pass areas. Visitors should treat the area as restricted to official trails and check the bulletin before planning a trip: bulletin.Official details

Banff National Park

Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake Rockpile Viewpoint

Peyto Lake Viewpoint

Larch Valley

Moraine Lake Rockpile

Sentinel Pass

Larch Valley and Sentinel Pass

Parker Ridge Trail

Grizzly Bear

Elk

Bighorn Sheep

Mountain Goat

Area Closure: Spray River Valley

Area Closure: Rundle Rock

Seasonal Trail Restrictions: Lake Minnewanka Area

Restricted Activity: Sunshine Meadows, Citadel Pass, and Healy Pass Areas

Like a tour guide in your car.