Banff
About 1 hr 30 min by car from Calgary
Turquoise lakes, Rocky Mountain peaks and hot springs.
Why locals go
The classic mountain weekend, 90 minutes west.
Visiting Calgary?
At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Calgary for your flight home.
What to book
- Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
- Banff Gondola
- Ski Sunshine or Lake Louise
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Canoe on Lake Louise
- Banff Upper Hot Springs
With friends
- Ski together
- Hike Johnston Canyon
When to go
June to September and December to March.