Town of Banff

This traditional Italian marketplace serves up house-made pasta, pizza, and Italian wine on a rooftop patio in the heart of Banff. Don’t miss the specialty cocktails during Italian happy hour.

The place to go for premium Alberta beef. The cuts here are sourced from generations of father-to-son Angus breeding and rearing farms. Sit down in the elegant dining room for an intimate affair or book the space out for a large party.

This friendly, local establishment has been serving up fresh Greek cuisine for decades. This local hot spot features a menu of top ingredients with plenty of halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

Wishing to soak in a summer day with live music on a sunny patio? Or curl up beside a campfire on a terrace patio? Then The Bison is the place. Sit down to a menu of ingredients sourced from passionate local suppliers who focus on seasonal freshness.

This moderate hiking trail snakes up Tunnel Mountain for a sprawling view over the town of Banff and surrounding mountains. This 5 km round-trip hike takes approximately 2 hours and can be hiked year-round. If visiting in winter, be sure to pack crampons and a picnic for the lookout.

For a view of the towering Mount Rundle, walk the shoreline trail along Two Jack Lake. This alpine lake is great for paddling, picnics, and simply taking in the scenery. While in the area, visit Lake Minnewanka, often called “Lake of the Spirits” for the archaeological sites and artifacts more than 14,000 years old that surround the lake. Don’t miss the Lakeshore Trail to Stewart Canyon. You can reach both lakes via the Roam Route 6 bus from downtown Banff and spot wildlife like elk and bighorn sheep along the journey.

Ski a combined total of 8,000 acres of terrain across three alpine ski resorts. Skiers can purchase a SkiBig3 pass to try Mt. Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Banff Sunshine Village while visiting Banff. Each resort is set against the backdrop of the Canadian Rockies for magical big-mountain skiing.

For a sprawling view of the Rocky Mountain range, Bow Valley, and the town of Banff, a ride up the Banff Gondola is a must. Head to the summit of Sulphur Mountain and cruise the boardwalk to Cosmic Ray Station and Sanson’s Peak. Here you can learn about the history of Canada’s first National Park and dine on the rooftop patio for a stunning sunset in the alpine.

There is a long history of tea houses in the Canadian Rockies, providing refuge for early explorers and mountaineers. Located inside the oldest building in Banff, Jolene’s Tea House is home to over 60 different tea varieties of hand-picked leaves, fresh spices, and local herbs. Try these small-batch teas in-house, take some to-go, or sit down for a tea-infused cocktail.

One of the leading creativity and culture centres in Canada, the Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity features a rotation of year-round shows, concerts, and festivals. Chances are there will be a dance recital, theatre performance, art show, film festival, or exhibition during your visit that is worth checking out.