All Banff places
236 places
1Moraine LakeTurquoise icon under Ten Peaks with easy trails and epic views
2Moraine Lake Rockpile ViewpointThe classic $20 view over turquoise Moraine Lake and Ten Peaks
3Peyto Lake ViewpointClassic view of turquoise, wolf-shaped Peyto Lake from above
4Larch ValleyGolden larch meadows under the Ten Peaks, best in late September
5Sentinel PassLarch-lined climb to a 360-degree pass above Ten Peaks.
6Sulphur MountainPanoramic gondola-and-hike summit with boardwalk and historic sites
7Banff GondolaFast ride to Sulphur Mountain’s epic views, boardwalks, and dining
8Big Beehive ViewpointLake Louise from a dramatic, bird’s‑eye perch above Lake Agnes
9Bow Glacier FallsGlacier-fed cascade above Bow Lake, reached by a rewarding hike
10Bow LakeTurquoise roadside lake with glaciers, reflections, and easy trails
11Bow SummitPeyto Lake’s classic overlook with bigger views if you keep climbing
12Columbia IcefieldVast icefield with tours onto Athabasca Glacier and sweeping views
13Johnston CanyonCatwalks through a limestone gorge to roaring falls and winter ice
14Lake MinnewankaBig-water playground for cruises, hikes, paddling, and starry nights
15Plain of Six GlaciersClassic glacier-valley hike capped by a rustic teahouse and big views
16Sunshine MeadowsGondola-access alpine meadows with wildflowers, lakes, and huge views
17Banff Gondola Upper Summit ViewpointEasy 360° Rockies views with a summit boardwalk and dining
Moraine Lake lodgeLakeside luxury with guest-only serenity at sunrise and sunset
18Mount FairviewBig views via a straightforward summit trail above Lake Louise
19Parker RidgeShort hike to sweeping views of Saskatchewan Glacier and peaks
Skoki LodgeHistoric, off‑grid backcountry lodge reached by an 11 km hike
20Burstall PassGolden larch views and big-mountain vistas at a border pass
21Cascade MountainBanff’s signature summit scramble with sweeping Bow Valley views
22Castle MountainIconic castle-shaped peak with big roadside and summit views
23Cirque PeakBig alpine views for a mostly-hike with a short, easy scramble
24Cory PassBig views and wild rock spires on a tough alpine loop
25Devil's ThumbUnsigned scramble with jaw-dropping views of Lake Louise and Agnes
Fairmont Banff Springs HotelBanff’s iconic castle hotel with views, dining, spa, and history
Fairmont Chateau Lake LouiseGrand lakeside icon with knockout Victoria Glacier views
26Healy PassVast flower meadows and golden larches with big Egypt Lake views
27Helen LakeWildflower meadows lead to a tranquil alpine lake below Cirque Peak
28Ink PotsBubbling blue-green springs in a wide mountain meadow beyond Johnston Canyon
29Lake AgnesHistoric teahouse beside a postcard-perfect alpine lake
Lake Agnes Tea HouseHike-in tea and bakes beside a turquoise alpine lake
30Lake Louise Ski ResortBig-mountain skiing and summer grizzly viewing with knockout views
31Lake Louise ViewpointQuick climb to Lake Louise’s classic postcard view from above
32Lower FallsClose-up tunnel view of a roaring canyon waterfall
33Mistaya CanyonShort walk to a roaring slot canyon and mountain-framed bridge views
34Mount AssiniboineIconic Matterhorn lookalike in a remote alpine wilderness
35Mount BourgeauA big, non-technical summit day with lakes, passes, and huge views
36Mount RundleSignature ridge scramble with massive views over Banff and Canmore
37Mount TempleLoftiest local summit with staggering Moraine Lake and Ten Peaks views
38Mount VictoriaThe glacier-draped giant towering above Lake Louise and the Six Glaciers
Plain of Six Glaciers Tea HouseHike-in tea and scones with front-row glacier views
39Rockbound LakeAlpine cirque lake tucked behind Castle Mountain’s cliffs
40Six glaciers viewpointFront-row views of Victoria and Lefroy glaciers above Lake Louise
41Sulphur Mountain Weather ObservatoryHistoric summit site with cosmic-ray lore and big Banff views
42Two Jack LakeSerene Rundle reflections, easy paddling, and lakeside picnics
43Upper FallsIconic 30 m cascade reached by catwalks through a limestone gorge
44Aylmer LookoutBanff’s big Lake Minnewanka panorama after a long, rewarding grind
45Chephren LakeSerene glacier-blue lake framed by Mount Chephren's towering walls
46Harvey PassQuiet alpine pass with tarns, marmots, and Assiniboine views
47Lake Louise Ski Resort Summer Gondola ViewpointGood chance of grizzlies and big alpine views by gondola
48Lake Minnewanka ViewpointDrive-up panoramas of the largest lake and rugged peaks
49Mount ChephrenPyramid peak towering over Waterfowl Lakes with a rewarding lake hike
50Mount St. PiranQuieter Lake Louise summit with huge views over turquoise lakes
51Sunshine VillageHigh-alpine resort with summer meadows and a season stretching to May
The Post Hotel & SpaRelais and Chateaux hideaway with a standout cellar and spa
52Tunnel MountainShort summit hike with huge views and iconic red chairs
53Vermilion LakesEasy-access Rundle reflections with docks, wildlife, and calm water
54Waterfowl LakesTurquoise twin lakes with easy roadside views and camping
Above Banff Interpretive CentreInteractive summit exhibits with big views and a short film
Banff Visitor CentreThe park's brain trust for routes, permits, and transit.
55Bow Falls ViewpointWide, thunderous falls minutes from town with easy photo ops
56Bow GlacierActive glacier above turquoise Bow Lake and thundering Bow Glacier Falls
57Consolation LakesSerene twin alpine lakes beyond Moraine, big views for little effort
58Eiffel LakeElevated Ten Peaks vistas and a quiet Larch Valley alternative
59Grizzly Express GondolaScenic ride with real odds of spotting grizzlies
60Johnson LakeSmall, swimmable lake with easy loop and picnic area
Lake Louise Visitor CentreYour planning hub for permits, tips, and geology exhibits
61Lake Minnewanka CruiseCruise to Devils Gap with tales of a submerged town
62Observation PeakBig-views summit scramble above Bow and Peyto lakes
Paradise Lodge and BungalowsCharming heritage cabins a 15-minute walk from Lake Louise
63Rockbound Lake ViewpointSheer-walled alpine lake with larches, reached by a rewarding hike
64Sanson PeakEasy boardwalk to big Banff views and a historic summit observatory
65Saskatchewan GlacierBig, blue glacier views via the rewarding Parker Ridge hike
66Shadow LakeRemote alpine lake with lodge comforts and big-mountain views
Shadow Lake LodgeHike-in log cabins with hot showers and endless day-hike options
Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah LodgeHistoric lakeside lodge on Bow Lake with trails at your door
Storm Mountain LodgeHistoric 1920s log cabins with a standout restaurant and mountain serenity
Sunshine Mountain LodgeOnly on-mountain stay with gondola access and huge hot tub
67Sunshine Village GondolaScenic 20-minute lift to wildflower meadows and alpine lakes
The Bison Restaurant & TerraceModern mountain dining with a rooftop terrace and local game
68Vermilion Lakes ViewpointRoadside Rundle reflections with wildlife and big-sky sunsets
69Bourgeau LakeRock-rimmed alpine cirque with a waterfall approach and fall larches
70Lake Louise BoathouseIconic red-canoe rentals on turquoise Lake Louise
Lakeview LoungeCocktails and casual meals with front-row views of Lake Louise
71Mount NorquayLocal ski hill with night skiing, via ferrata, and big views
72Mt Norquay Sightseeing ChairliftOpen‑air chairlift to big views and a cliffside bistro
73Panther FallsShort path to a thundering canyon waterfall you can duck behind
74Tower of BabelShort, spicy scramble above Moraine Lake with knockout summit views
752nd Vermilion LakeClassic Mount Rundle reflections with easy lakeshore access
Baker Creek Mountain ResortSecluded creekside log cabins on the Bow Valley Parkway
76Banff Upper Hot SpringsSoak in Canada’s highest hot springs with big-mountain views
77Boom LakeQuiet, cliff-backed lake reached by an easy forest walk
78Bow FallsA wide, thundering waterfall an easy stroll from town
79Bow River Pedestrian BridgeTimber bridge with Bow River views and an easy link across town
80Castle Mountain LookoutSteep hike to a huge Bow Valley panorama under Castle Mountain
81Cosmic Ray Station National Historic SiteTiny science relic with big 360-degree views atop Sulphur Mountain
82Egypt LakeRemote alpine lake ringed by passes, perfect base for multi-day hikes
83Glacier LakeA big, turquoise backcountry lake with solitude and glacier views
Johnston Canyon Lodge and BungalowsHeritage cabins steps from Johnston Canyon’s catwalks and waterfalls
84King's LookoutEasy drive-up vista over Banff with big views for little effort
Lake Louise CampgroundBig, well-equipped basecamp with bear-fenced tent loops by the Bow
85Lower Waterfowl LakeTurquoise roadside lake with prime Mount Chephren views
86Marvel LakeRemote alpine lake on the Wonder Pass route to Assiniboine
Rimrock ResortElevated luxury with valley views, steps from gondola and hot springs
87Silverton FallsShort, quiet hike to a multi-tiered waterfall near Castle Mountain
88Sunset LookoutHistoric fire lookout perch with sweeping river‑valley panoramas
89Surprise Corner ViewpointClassic postcard view of Banff Springs above the Bow River
90Taylor LakeLarch-lined alpine lake with fewer crowds and a big fall payoff
91The OnionDome summit with sweeping icefield views above Bow Lake
The Walliser StubeCozy Swiss fondue with Lake Louise views inside the Chateau
Tunnel Mtn. Trailer CourtFull hookup RV base near town with big mountain views
Two Jack MainForested, no-frills basecamp minutes from Two Jack Lake and Minnewanka
92Upper Waterfowl LakeTurquoise glacial lake with Chephren reflections and easy roadside access
93Arnica LakeQuiet alpine lake with golden larches and Storm Mountain views
94Banff Canoe ClubEasy in-town paddling on the Bow with rentals and wildlife tours
Cascade PondsEasy picnic ponds with bridges and big Cascade Mountain views
Cliffhouse BistroChairlift-accessed mountaintop lunch with knockout views over Banff
95Giant StepsStepped waterfall deep in Paradise Valley with fewer crowds
96Hoodoos ViewpointShort walk to quirky hoodoos and sweeping Bow Valley views
97Morant’s CurveClassic train-and-mountain vista right off the Bow Valley Parkway
98Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityRocky Mountain arts campus with performances, galleries, and big views
Castle Mountain ChaletsQuiet cabins at Castle Junction with kitchens, views, and on-site store
99Cave & Basin National Historic SiteBirthplace of Canada’s parks with a steaming cave and rich history
100Crowfoot Glacier ViewpointRoadside view of the crow’s-foot glacier above Bow Lake
101Devon LakesRemote turquoise lakes in a wild, seldom-visited alpine basin
Grizzly House Steak & Cheese FondueRetro fondue icon with cook-your-own steaks and cheese
HI Lake Louise Alpine CenterSocial, budget base with an on-site cafe near Lake Louise
Hotel Canoe & SuitesNew Banff Ave hotel with hot pools and a handy on-site eatery
102Jenny Belzberg TheatreIntimate, great-sounding venue for world-class shows on Tunnel Mountain
103Kicking Horse PassContinental Divide crossing with train-watching and big-mountain views
104Lower Waterfowl Lake ViewpointQuick pullout with turquoise lake views and big Rockies backdrops
105Nigel PassOpen‑meadow hike to sweeping Brazeau River and limestone views
Park Distillery Restaurant and BarCampfire cooking meets on-site distillery and free tours downtown
106Ptarmigan LakeRemote alpine lake beneath Ptarmigan Peak via Boulder Pass
Sky BistroMountaintop dining with sweeping Rockies views via the Banff Gondola
107Stewart CanyonShort walk to a dramatic river canyon and bridge views
108The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf CourseBucket-list mountain golf under Rundle with classic Stanley Thompson design
The Station RestaurantHistoric rail‑station eatery with a garden patio and train views
Waldhaus RestaurantCozy Bavarian hideaway with river views and fondue near Bow Falls
109Whyte Museum of the Canadian RockiesBanff’s art-and-history hub with rotating exhibits and heritage cabins
HI Banff Alpine CentreLively Tunnel Mountain hostel with free bus passes and mountain views
HI Rampart CreekOff-grid hostel with a creekside sauna on the Icefields Parkway
110Sundance CanyonBike a mellow path to a waterfall‑laced canyon loop
111Baker LakeRemote alpine lake and basecamp in the Skoki backcountry
112Basin PoolSteaming historic hot spring that launched Canada’s park system
Bow HutSelf-service alpine hut and Wapta Icefield base with big views
Buffalo Mountain LodgeRustic Tunnel Mountain retreat with fireplaces, hot tub, and forest views
113Cascade of Time GardensTerraced 1930s garden with ponds and mountain views
114Cirrus Mountain ViewpointRoadside panorama of Cirrus Mountain and the North Saskatchewan valley
115Devil's GapWind-carved gateway at Lake Minnewanka’s east end with wild views
116Hector LakeSolitude, glaciers, and a spicy river crossing to reach the shore
117Herbert LakeSmall roadside lake with perfect sunrise reflections and a summer swim
Mount Royal HotelHistoric downtown hotel with rooftop hot tubs and mountain views
The Maple Leaf Grille & SpiritsCanadian steak and seafood with a lively Banff Ave patio
Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine BarFine dining with Banff’s best sunset view
118Bow River BridgeHistoric Banff Avenue bridge with classic Bow River and mountain views
119Buffalo Nations Luxton MuseumImmersive Plains First Nations museum in a log-fort by the Bow
120Cascade AmphitheatreQuiet alpine bowl beneath Cascade Mountain after a forested grind
HI Castle MountainWilderness hostel with hot showers and a wood‑stove lounge
HI Mosquito CreekOff-grid hostel with sauna and kitchen on the Icefields Parkway
121Site of Bankhead TownA compact, evocative ghost town walk with rich mining history
122Skoki MountainRemote summit above Skoki Valley with big views and fall larches
123Sunwapta PassHigh parkway summit with big views at the Banff–Jasper line
124Temple LakeQuiet alpine lake under Mount Temple with larch and peak reflections
Waldhaus Pub & BiergartenBavarian pub with a scenic patio above the Bow River
125Warner StablesBase for horseback rides and winter sleighs by the Bow River
126Castle Mountain ViewpointQuick stop with big Castle Mountain views from a roadside perch
127Fossil MountainRemote Skoki peak with fossils and huge lake-studded views
128Banff Park Museum National Historic SiteVintage wildlife museum in a gorgeous 1903 log landmark
FenlandShort, shady loop through old‑growth spruce and marsh near town
129Grand SentinelSlender quartzite spire above Sentinel Pass with classic climbs
130Minnestima LakesSmall alpine pools beneath Sentinel Pass and the golden larches
131Mirror LakeTiny alpine tarn mirroring the Big Beehive on the Lake Agnes Trail
132Mount CorySteep scramble to big views over Louis, Edith and Gargoyle Valley
133Mount EdithThree-summit limestone scramble with big views above Cory Pass
134Mount Wilson OverlookRoadside panorama of Mount Wilson's hulking cliffs and icefields
135Nancy Pauw BridgeElegant timber span with Bow River and mountain views
Tunnel Montagne RV Park IIBig RV basecamp near town with hookups and mountain views
Tunnel Mtn. Village II oTENTikHeated canvas cabins near town, zero tent setup needed
136Vista LakeQuiet emerald lake with big-mountain views a short walk below Hwy 93
137Rolston Recital HallIntimate mountain-view concert hall with gorgeous acoustics
138First World War Internment ExhibitSobering, free WWI internment story behind Cave and Basin
Hilda Creek HostelOff-grid alpine cabin with big views on the Icefields Parkway
139Mount HectorBig glaciated 11,000er with a classic summit-to-road ski
140Mount LouisIconic limestone spire and historic multi-pitch climbing objective
141Mount NiblockBig Lake Louise scramble with ridge views and Whyte link-up potential
142Storm Mountain LookoutQuiet Bow Valley pullout with river, peaks, and passing trains
143Banff Avenue SquareDowntown plaza with big-mountain views and nonstop people‑watching
Banff Trading PostHistoric Indigenous craft shop with quirky merman and museum vibes
144Banff Train StationHeritage station turned handy transit hub with free parking
145Bridal Veil Falls ViewpointRoadside view of a graceful, glacial-fed cascade across a canyon
146Central ParkRiverside town green with views, a playground, and a classic gazebo
147Dolomite PeakRugged dolomite towers over a remote pass with big alpine views
148Eisenhower TowerClassic Castle Mountain pinnacle for moderate alpine rock climbs
Lake Louise Hard-sided CampgroundRV basecamp with power, showers, and shuttles to the marquee lakes
149Luxton Home & Garden MuseumA time-capsule 1905 home with a fragrant historic garden
150Mount ForbesThe park’s highest, a remote, glaciated prize for seasoned alpinists
151Mount InglismaldieA rugged, rarely climbed peak towering over Lake Minnewanka
152Snowbird Glacier LookoutQuick pullout for close-up views of Snowbird Glacier and Mt Patterson
153Temple ViewpointRoadside pullout framing Mount Temple across the Bow River
Recreation GroundsSports hub with picnic shelters, fire pits, and free parking
154Divide CreekA rare creek that splits toward two different oceans
MuleshoeQuiet Bow Valley picnic stop with montane forest and wildlife
155Saskatchewan River CrossingHistoric river junction and the Parkway’s lone services hub
156Continental Divide Day-Use AreaStand on the line where waters split to two oceans
157Howse Pass / David ThompsonHistoric, remote Continental Divide corridor walked by David Thompson
158Old Crag CabinA preserved 1880s log cabin with a cozy tea house inside
159Parks Canada AdministrationHistoric 1930s park HQ framed by serene, photo-friendly gardens
Samson MallLake Louise’s one-stop hub for food, gear, and info
160Simpson PassQuiet Divide meadow linking Sunshine to Healy and Egypt Lake
The Crossing ResortFull-service stop with rooms, food, and fuel on the Parkway
ValleyviewScenic eastbound picnic stop with big Bow Valley views
161Wildlife Crossing ExhibitVegetated wildlife overpass that made the highway markedly safer
BC Alberta Border MarkerRemote Continental Divide marker with big views and a fun photo line
162Banff Welcome SignIconic photo stop with Mount Norquay backdrop
Lodge of the Ten PeaksBig log cafeteria with mountain views at the ski area base
163Snow DomeRare triple divide atop the Columbia Icefield
164Mount LefroyHistoric, glaciated summit on the Continental Divide for alpinists
Bryant Creek ShelterSimple backcountry hut on the Assiniboine route with a wood stove
Egypt Lake ShelterRemote backcountry hut base by Egypt, Scarab and Mummy Lakes
165Freshfield IcefieldRemote, glaciated wilderness for serious mountaineers and ski tours
Petro-CanadaEssential Lake Louise fuel stop with long hours and a c‑store
166Stoney Squaw MountainShort, quiet forest hike to modest views over Banff
167Terrapin MountainRemote Assiniboine-area summit for solitude and sweeping alpine views
Castle Mountain Chalets Gas StationRare mid-route fuel and snacks with a Castle Mountain view
Banff & Lake Louise TourismOfficial hub for trip planning in Banff and Lake Louise
Tesla Destination ChargerFree 3 hour Level 2 charging in the heart of town
168Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin National Historic SiteStoried alpine hut site on the Great Divide, now a stark ruin
Co-op Gas BarBanff’s 24/7 fuel stop with standout bathrooms and solid coffee
Deer LodgeHistoric lodge steps from Lake Louise with rustic, old-school charm
169Rest Area - Banff National Park, Hwy 1Quick Hwy 1 stop with toilets and a wildlife crossing exhibit
170Banff - Bear Street ParkadeDowntown parkade with coveted free upper-level spots
ShellLake Louise’s go-to fuel stop with diesel and propane
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Banff Tour Guide
Banff, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Banff National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
Recorded for this place
The Famous 'Twenty-Dollar View' at Moraine LakeListen
“You're getting close to Moraine Lake, and the first thing you'll want to find is the Rockpile Trail.”
Plays as you drive up to Moraine Lake Rockpile Viewpoint in the Parkwolf Banff Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- Pikas: The Alpine Haymakers of Banff
- Mountain Weather 101
- Golden Larches of the Valley of the Ten Peaks
- Lynx and Wolverine: Banff’s Ghost Predators
- 178 audio storiesacross Banff’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Grizzly Bear, Brown Bear, Gray Wolf, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 177 trails, 236 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
“…Loved the commentary as you drove thru. I’m sure the app can do more than I know but the tips were very helpful. I’m gonna use it when we go to Banff next month.”
