Cave and Basin District Travel Guide

Banff

Bow river west side near Banff
Bow river west side near Banff
The view from Cascade gardens
This beautiful garden is often missed by tourist visiting Banff, Alberta. The Cascades of Time Garden is located at the end of Banff Avenue and on the way to the Banff Springs Hotel in a five-hectare plot of land, which also includes the Banff Parks administration building. Approximately 50,000 annuals are planted by the May long weekend and in place until the first frost, often in September. (July 2019)
Cave and Basin National Historic Site which includes views, mountains and tranquil scenes

Popular places to visit

Cave and Basin National Historic Site featuring autumn leaves

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.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site
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Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum during your travels in Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum
Banff Gondola showing a gondola, landscape views and mountains

Banff Gondola

Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.

Banff Gondola
Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.

Upper Hot Springs
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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 National Park Information Centre
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Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau is just one of the places to see in Banff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

Things to do

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls

฿1,866
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

฿1,673
per adult
Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Picture 4 for Activity Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour

฿4,302
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

฿1,673
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

฿2,183
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

฿250
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary
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Top hotels in Cave and Basin District

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ฿3,700 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
฿3,700
฿4,189 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,124 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ฿3,467 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
฿3,467
฿3,855 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,805 reviews)
Very clean, very nice!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
The Fox Hotel and Suites

The Fox Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ฿4,631 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿4,631
฿5,149 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,875 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge

Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge

2 out of 5
1711 Bow Valley Trail Canmore AB
The price is ฿2,542 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿2,542
฿2,771 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly lodge in Canmore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,244 reviews)
Our room was covered in ants and dust, empty hotel on a Sunday night and they did renovations directly above our room around 730am

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ฿6,958 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿6,958
฿7,736 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,561 reviews)
Hotel had a very European feel to it. Very nicely kept, comfortable beds, incredible hot tubs, and two great restaurants, one casual and one more upscale. Both delicious!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Otter Hotel
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue Banff AB
The price is ฿6,958 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
฿6,958
฿7,736 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,249 reviews)
Newly renovated room. Nice spa pools. Convenient location

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel Canoe and Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Cave and Basin District

Street view of Banff Avenue in autumn evening. Snow capped Cascade Mountain with pink rosy sky in the background. Alberta, Canada.

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
Such a stunning view. The beauty around Banff was breath taking

Sulphur Mountain District

While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Banff Cascades of Time Gardens and Upper Hot Springs.

Sulphur Mountain District
Panorama of Peyto lake on Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains, Canada

Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Centre District
Easily one of the coolest hotels, in the most majestic of settings. What a cool place!

Banff Springs District

If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Banff Springs District
Lake Moraine, Banff

Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Uptown District
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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.

Industrial District

Cave and Basin District Travel Guide