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

Things to do


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 ฿3,735 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
฿3,735
฿4,229 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! (3,118 reviews)
Great area to vacation. I can’t recommend Banff enough. The Caribou Lodge was good overall. The Keg in the Lodge was amazing. Unfortunately the suite, for which we paid extra, had several maintenance deficiencies that soured our experience. Upon checkout, the staff didn’t bother to ask about our ...

Reviewed on 9 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 ฿3,500 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,500
฿3,892 total
22 Mar - 23 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! (2,817 reviews)
Room was very good and cozy. Staffs were friendly and their service was top notched. You ordered something through phone and its right in front of the door in a minute. Loved the vibe and place.

Reviewed on 9 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 ฿4,675 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
฿4,675
฿5,293 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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! (2,879 reviews)
Was everything i was looking for on my trip

Reviewed on 9 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 ฿2,561 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿2,561
฿2,791 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! (2,242 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ฿7,024 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿7,024
฿7,809 total
10 Mar - 11 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! (1,553 reviews)
Beautiful & practical rooms. Hands down my favourite bathroom products and in refillable dispensers in stead of bite-size bottles. The complimentary coffee in the morning is a firm favourite too.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Otter Hotel
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue Banff AB
The price is ฿7,024 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿7,024
฿7,809 total
22 Mar - 23 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! (2,242 reviews)
Hot tub/pool is perfect relaxation spot

Reviewed on 9 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