Downtown District Travel Guide
Banff
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Popular places to visit
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.
Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson
Explore the great outdoors at Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Central Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Central Park, a lovely green space in Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
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.
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies during your trip to Banff. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Banff Legacy Trail
Enjoy a trip to Banff Legacy Trail and popular activities such as skiing in Banff. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
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
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary
From Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park Premium Day Trip
Top hotels in Downtown District
Moose Hotel And Suites
Wonderful
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
Phenomenal. Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The staff were so friendly and helpful, location is perfect (right next to the Main Street shopping) with a great restaurant and a great coffee shop attached. This will be the only place we stay from now on when we come to Banff - finally ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Brewster Mountain Lodge
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Peaks Hotel & Suites
We had a wonderful stay at the Peaks Hotel. Perfect location, super accommodating and pleasant staff, and the room was amazing. We appreciated the extra upgrades due to our Expedia status! We look forward to staying here again on our next trip to Banff.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Banff Park Lodge
Rooms are nice, beds were a little too hard for our liking. View of the mountains was nice. Communication on how to get to our room would have been appreciated. The elevator near the front desk only goes to the 2nd floor and there was no indication on where the other elevator was. Staff didn’t tell ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Mount Royal Hotel
Nice view. Clean room. Good coffee and tea service in the morning.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown District
Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.
Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.
Cave and Basin District
While visiting Cave and Basin District, you might make a stop by sights like Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Bow River.
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.
Sulphur Mountain District
While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.
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.
