Uptown District Travel Guide
Banff
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Popular places to visit
Victoria Glacier
Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Glacier and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Banff. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.
Banff Gondola
Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.
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 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 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 lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre
Enjoy a trip to Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and popular activities such as skiing in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
Things to do
Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon
Sunwapta, Athabasca Falls, Peyto, Bow Lake, Icefield Parkway
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP
Calgary/Canmore/Banff: Columbia Icefield, Peyto, Bow Lake
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Guided Tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, or Emerald Lake
Top hotels in Uptown District
The Fox Hotel and Suites
"The pool"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hotel Canoe and Suites
"We stayed three nights in the hotel. We our room is with a balcony having the Mountain View. We had our morning coffee at the balcony. The hotel offer free bus tickets for traveling to downtown Banff during stay. Recommend the Sudden Sally restaurant for the breakfast."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Otter Hotel
"The walls are super thin. I could hear the alarms going off across the hall and was startled everytime someone opened a door beside us"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
"Perfect destination from downtown, love the fact that the Keg restaurant was inside the hotel. Love it!!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Canalta Lodge
"Clean, enjoyable free hot breakfast, convenient coffee shop in lobby. Clean hot tub and sauna. At the far end of Banff Ave but not too bad of a walk to main shops. A bit noisy, can hear everything in the hallway. Parking was hit or miss. If you didn’t pay for the underground garage, you had to park ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Royal Canadian Lodge
"It was good"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Uptown District
- Downtown District
- Tunnel Mountain District
- Banff Centre District
- Banff Springs District
- Industrial District
Downtown District
If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Tunnel Mountain District
If you're spending some time in Tunnel Mountain District, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Banff International Research Station.
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.
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.
