All Banff places
90 places
1Lake LouiseGo early for turquoise water beneath Victoria Glacier.
2Moraine LakeBlue-green water beneath the Ten Peaks, best seen from the Rockpile
3Peyto Lake ViewpointA short climb opens onto a wolf-shaped lake in the peaks.
4Johnston CanyonRailed catwalks lead to waterfalls in this steep, narrow canyon.
5Banff GondolaEight minutes up, then six ranges in every direction.
6Cave and Basin National Historic SiteA cave, warm springs, and the start of Canada's national parks.
7Bow LakeTurquoise water and glacier views, just off the Icefields Parkway.
8Lake MinnewankaA mountain lake with a summer village still underwater.
9Vermilion LakesDocks and marsh reflections frame Mount Rundle.
10Bow FallsA broad, booming cascade beside Banff Springs.
11Morant’s CurveA river, railway curve and high peaks in one frame.
12Banff Upper Hot SpringsA hot soak beneath the jagged peaks of Rundle and Cascade.
13Banff Sunshine VillageTwo lifts carry you into high meadows and a sweeping mountain panorama.
14Surprise CornerA raised platform looks onto Banff's grand hotel and forested mountains.
15Fairmont Banff SpringsA castle-style hotel welcoming guests since 1888.
Banff Visitor CentreSort out permits, conditions and backcountry plans before you go.
16Mistaya CanyonA quick bridge stop over a deep, water-carved limestone gorge.
17Two Jack LakeA lakeside picnic and paddle beneath Mount Rundle
Lake Louise Visitor CentreGet local advice and shuttle options before heading to the lake.
Fairmont Chateau Lake LouiseSleep beside Lake Louise, with a glacier-facing path at the door.
18Banff Park Museum National Historic SiteA timber “railway pagoda” packed with vintage wildlife specimens.
19Weeping Wall ViewpointSnowmelt falls give way to winter ice columns on this cliff.
20The Whyte (Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies)Art, photographs and the human story behind Banff's mountain scenery.
21Johnson LakeAn easy lakeshore loop beneath Mount Rundle, with summer swims.
Lake Agnes Tea HouseA lakefront tea house at the end of a 3.9 km climb.
22Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer GondolaRide above alpine meadows; ski five faces in winter.
23Mt. NorquayAn open-air chairlift climbs to wide Bow Valley views.
Cascade PondsA low-effort pond stop for bridges, picnics and mountain reflections.
Plain of Six Glaciers Tea HouseA historic tea stop worth the climb into glacier country.
24Cascade of Time GardensA garden pause with terraces, flowers and small waterfalls.
25Crowfoot Glacier ViewpointA quick glacier stop with the story of its missing toe.
26Big Beehive ViewpointKeep climbing past Lake Agnes for the top-down Lake Louise view.
27Buffalo Nations MuseumA compact museum for First Nations histories and art in the Rockies.
28Bow Glacier FallsA waterfall in the rocky basin where the Bow River begins.
29Herbert LakeA quick pause for lake reflections and a short shoreline loop.
30Bankhead Ghost TownA coal town reduced to ruins, signs, and old mine machinery.
31Lower Waterfowl Lake ViewpointMount Chephren and blue-green water make a quick scenic stop.
32Ink PotsCold blue-green springs reward the long walk beyond the waterfalls.
33Hoodoos ViewpointPale hoodoos above a turquoise bend in the Bow River.
34Norquay Green SpotTown, river and Rundle framed from a grassy roadside stop.
The Lodge at Bow LakeStay beside Bow Lake in a storied Icefields Parkway lodge.
35Banff SignBrown letters, mountain backdrop, and a quick station-side photo stop.
36Little Beehive ViewpointOne more climb above Lake Agnes opens a wider Lake Louise view.
Bow Lake Picnic SiteA quick pullout for clear lake water and high mountain views.
37Fairview LookoutA steep climb pays off with Lake Louise and the Chateau
38Storm Mountain LookoutA Bow River picnic break with a ridgeline to read.
39Howse Pass ViewpointA quick Parkway pause for braided river and mountain views.
The Crossing ResortA remote Parkway stop with beds, meals, and fuel.
40First World War Internment ExhibitA compact exhibit connects wartime internment with national park roads.
41Big Bend ViewpointA quick pullout for the Parkway’s sweeping bend and mountain backdrop.
42Bridal Veil Falls ViewpointA glacier-fed waterfall you can see from the Icefields Parkway.
Skoki LodgeA candlelit historic lodge reached on foot through Skoki Valley
43Castle Junction Bridge ViewpointA quick bridge stop for Bow River and Castle Mountain views.
The Grizzly HouseHot-rock steak, shared fondue and a dining room with a past.
Baker Creek by BasecampCreekside cabin stays come with firepits and a grab-and-go café.
44Hector Lake ViewpointA quick Waputik backdrop, with only a partial glimpse of the lake.
Two Jack Lakeside CampgroundCamp beside Two Jack Lake, with Banff close by.
45Silverton FallsShort waterfall spur with an exposed, rocky finish.
Shadow Lake LodgeA backcountry cabin stay with high peaks beyond the lodge door.
46Castle Cliffs LookoutA short platform brings Castle Mountain's cliffs close.
47Sundance CanyonA tight gorge and small waterfall reward the long approach.
Tunnel Mountain Village II CampgroundMountain views and year-round transit make a practical campground base.
Muleshoe Picnic AreaPicnic tables, outhouses and a chance to watch for birds.
Lake Louise Hard-sided CampgroundRV base with electric sites near Lake Louise; trains run nearby.
Tunnel Mountain Village I CampgroundForest camping near Banff with showers and mountain views.
Tunnel Mountain Trailer CourtFull hookups, mountain views, and a bus stop for town.
48The Historic Luxton HomeA family’s early town story, preserved in its home and garden.
Lake Louise Soft-sided CampgroundA fenced, unserviced tent base for Lake Louise outings.
49Backswamp ViewpointA quick Bow Valley stop with the river and Bourgeau in view.
Two Jack Main CampgroundA wooded, no-hookup base close to Lake Minnewanka.
Upper Bankhead Day-use AreaA picnic stop that doubles as the C-Level Cirque trailhead.
Waterfowl Lakes CampgroundGood paddling between glacier-fed lakes, with no cell signal.
Johnston Canyon CampgroundCamp near Johnston Canyon, with train noise to consider.
Fenland Day-use AreaA low-key picnic break, with an easy creekside loop close by.
Silverhorn Creek CampgroundA rustic Icefields Parkway overnight with mountains and creek nearby.
50Hillsdale MeadowA quick pullout for summer flowers and a Pilot Mountain view.
Protection Mountain CampgroundOpen mountain camping, with flush toilets but no showers.
Fireside Day-use AreaA quick picnic stop with trail access at the Parkway's eastern end.
Rampart Creek CampgroundA wooded riverside camp for a quieter Icefields Parkway night.
Sawback Picnic AreaTables, outhouses and mountain views make a practical Parkway break.
Castle Mountain CampgroundA wooded, no-service base along the Bow Valley Parkway.
Coleman Creek Day-use AreaA creekside picnic break on the long Icefields Parkway drive.
Baker Creek Picnic AreaA shaded creekside pause for lunch and a short leg-stretch.
Mosquito Creek CampgroundCreekside sites and mountain views at a basic Parkway campground.
Corral Creek Picnic AreaTables and outhouses make a useful Bow Valley Parkway pause.
Temple ViewpointTake a picnic break where the Bow River bends through Banff.
Valleyview Picnic AreaTables and bike racks make a useful stop on the eastbound drive.
HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness HostelA remote base with a sauna and trails just outside.
HI Rampart Creek Wilderness HostelAn off-grid hostel stay with mountain quiet and a shared kitchen.
HI Hilda Creek Wilderness HostelA remote, off-grid base beneath Parker Ridge for hikers and skiers.
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.
See the Banff audio tourRecorded for this place
Lake Louise and the Lakeshore0:00 / 0:32
“You're coming up on Lake Louise, where the public shore looks straight toward Victoria Glacier between the mountains. You don't need a big hike for that view.”
Plays as you drive up to Lake Louise in the Parkwolf Banff Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- Ice Beneath the Boulders
- The Bird That Spirals Up a Tree
- Lake Louise Village: Advice, Lunch and the Old Tram Route
- The Map Drawn from Memory
- 185 audio storiesacross Banff’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Grizzly Bear, Brown Bear, Gray Wolf, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 162 trails, 90 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.”
