Cave and Basin District Travel Guide

Banff

A cave with stalactites, a pool of water, and a light source illuminating the cave interior.
A bridge over a calm lake with mountains in the background.
A mountain with a lake in the foreground and a town in the background.
A rustic stone building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various flowering plants and a wooden bench.
A wooden deck with a view of a mountain range and autumn foliage.

Stay near popular Cave and Basin District attractions

A gazebo with a red roof, a flagpole with a flag, and a mountainous landscape with autumn trees.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

8.6/10 (1,677 reviews)
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.
See properties

Things to do

Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

฿244
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary
Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

฿2,209
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

฿2,333
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

฿2,180
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon
Picture 4 for Activity Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

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

฿4,110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2 Day Tour
Calgary: Icefield Adventure, Skywalk and three Glaciers Tour

Calgary: Icefield Adventure, Skywalk and three Glaciers Tour

฿1,980
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Calgary: Icefield Adventure, Skywalk and three Glaciers Tour
See all activities in Banff

Where to stay in Cave and Basin District

Find the best Cave and Basin District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A mountain town street with shops, a speed limit sign, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Canada House Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A turquoise lake surrounded by rugged mountains and dense forests.

Uptown District

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

A mountain with a clear sky, red chairs, and a sign in a forested area.
Photo by Ewa MK
Open Photo by Ewa MK

Tunnel Mountain District

Though Tunnel Mountain District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Banff Springs Golf Club and Tunnel Mountain.

A mountain range with a turquoise lake surrounded by dense forests.

Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Surprise Corner.

A large, illuminated hotel with multiple towers, surrounded by dense forest.
Photo by Jeff Whyte
Open Photo by Jeff Whyte

Banff Springs District

If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Bowl Valley Five Pin and Pints are top sights worth seeing.

Cave and Basin District Travel Guide