Cave and Basin District Travel Guide
Banff
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Popular places to visit
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave and Basin National Historic Site and enjoy the ski slopes in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
Upper Hot Springs
Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.
Banff Gondola
Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.
Banff National Park Information Centre
After visiting Banff National Park Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.
Banff Springs Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Banff at Banff Springs Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Vermilion Lakes
Mountain scenery, wildlife-spotting opportunities, hiking trails and canoeing adventures await you at this series of lakes in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.
Things to do
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Banff: Gondola Cave Basin, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Top hotels in Cave and Basin District
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Inpressive
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Nice room, quiet, clean. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Staff were amazing, very welcoming and friendly. The view of the mountains were gorgeous. the rooms were rustic, and the vaulted ceiling on the top floor and the fireplace made you feel like you were in a cabin in the woods. Just a few notes, the walls are thin and you can hear every word in your ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Otter Hotel
Great and very responsive front desk service. Friendly staff and accommodating. Nice family place to stay as well, they had a well respected quiet time and also the amenities were awesome. Not to mention the freshly ground coffee they give you for each morning! Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Moose Hotel And Suites
Room and hotel are great, only issue i had which was not dealt with is, the room cleaners moved my laptop and power cables and somehow lost or stole my mouse.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Fox Hotel and Suites
Room was excellent, clean and had a space for all 4 of us. Great location and friendly staff. Will book again!!!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Cave and Basin District
Sulphur Mountain District
While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.
Downtown District
If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Banff Springs District
If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.
Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.
Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.
Industrial District
Industrial District might not have many top sights, but Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
