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Banff Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
About Banff
Recommended trip: 1–5 day(s)
Recommended trip: 1–5 day(s)
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What to do
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Banff Gondola
4.9
/5
29 Reviews
Banff National Park
4.9
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395 Reviews
Historic landmark
Natural scenery
Banff Upper Hot Springs
4.8
/5
19 Reviews
Banff Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort
4.6
/5
23 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Banff, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Otter Hotel
4.6
/5
90 Reviews
Banff Park Lodge
4.6
/5
99 Reviews
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
4.4
/5
199 Reviews
Banff Aspen Lodge
4.7
/5
124 Reviews
Moose Hotel and Suites
4.4
/5
80 Reviews
Hotel Canoe & Suites
4.5
/5
161 Reviews
Tunnel Mountain Resort
4.5
/5
137 Reviews
Peaks Hotel and Suites
4.8
/5
56 Reviews
Fox Hotel and Suites
4.3
/5
115 Reviews
Red Carpet Inn
4.1
/5
123 Reviews
Moxy Banff
4.5
/5
105 Reviews
The Rundlestone Lodge
4.5
/5
87 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Banff dishes and foodie spots.
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The Maple Leaf Steak & Seafood
4.3
/5
11 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. HK$336/person
The Bison Restaurant & Terrace
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. HK$156/person
PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar
4.0
/5
3 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. HK$172/person
Bear Street Tavern
3 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. HK$116/person
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Banff Caribou
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. HK$176/person
Anejo Restaurant - Banff
4.6
/5
5 Reviews
Latin American cuisine
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Avg. HK$126/person
The Meatball Pizza & Pasta
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Western cuisine
Avg. HK$161/person
Indian Curry House-Banff
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. HK$84/person
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Western cuisine
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STOCK FOOD & DRINK
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Western cuisine
Avg. HK$89/person
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Banff Avenue
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The Bison Restaurant & Terrace
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