{"id":449115,"date":"2023-05-15T11:13:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T15:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/?p=449115"},"modified":"2023-05-15T11:14:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T15:14:03","slug":"banff-national-park-spring-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/banff-national-park-spring-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Banff National Park Spring Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With a lively downtown, world-class cuisine, and accessible outdoor adventures, it\u2019s easy to see why so many people come to Banff for a visit and then just never leave. There\u2019s so much to see and do in Canada\u2019s most famous national park that it would truly take a lifetime to experience it all.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Banff is a popular tourist destination year-round, insiders know that spring is the best time to visit. The summer crowds have yet to descend\u2014meaning you won\u2019t have to fight for parking or restaurant reservations. Banff\u2019s mild spring weather gives visitors a unique opportunity to experience both summer and winter activities in the same day\u2014think a sunrise ski session followed by an afternoon hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ultimate guide to Banff National Park is designed to help you craft your perfect itinerary, no matter how long your vacation is. Make planning a snap by using Banff &amp; Lake Louise Tourism\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel planning tool<\/a>, which allows you to save experiences, accommodations, and restaurants to an interactive map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-to-banff\">How to Get to Banff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Downtown-Banff-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Banff with mountains in the background on a clear day\" class=\"wp-image-449176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Downtown-Banff-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Downtown-Banff-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Downtown-Banff-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Downtown-Banff-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Downtown-Banff-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Caroline Morse-Teel<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Banff is a scenic 90-minute drive from Calgary International Airport, a major hub where you\u2019ll find many direct flights from numerous cities. Once you arrive, renting a car will give you the most flexibility. There are a number of rental car agencies at the airport to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019d rather relax and enjoy the scenery rather than deal with driving, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/getting-here\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multiple shuttles available<\/a> that will take you directly from the airport to downtown Banff and beyond.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that all visitors to Banff National Park will need to pay a <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/pn-np\/ab\/banff\/visit\/tarifs-fees#admission\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">park admission fee<\/a>, which costs $10.50 per day for adults. If you\u2019re driving, make sure you display your park pass to prevent getting ticketed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/hiking-essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to Pack for Hiking: 38 Essentials<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-the-best-things-to-do-in-banff\">The Best Things to Do in Banff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Banff comes alive in spring when a number of attractions reopen for the year. This is the best season for multi-sport adventures as the snow melts at lower elevations, opening up hiking trails, while the ski resorts remain open nearly to the end of May thanks to a healthy stash of powder high up on the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the best things to do in Banff in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-discover-banff-its-wildlife-tour\">Discover Banff &amp; Its Wildlife Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfftours.com\/activities\/discover-banff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1199\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Take-a-guided-sightseeing-tour-in-the-Canadian-Rockies-to-Yoho-National-Park-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Discover Banff Tours bus stopped on a road in front of a vista of forest and mountains\" class=\"wp-image-449195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Take-a-guided-sightseeing-tour-in-the-Canadian-Rockies-to-Yoho-National-Park-edited.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Take-a-guided-sightseeing-tour-in-the-Canadian-Rockies-to-Yoho-National-Park-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Take-a-guided-sightseeing-tour-in-the-Canadian-Rockies-to-Yoho-National-Park-edited-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Take-a-guided-sightseeing-tour-in-the-Canadian-Rockies-to-Yoho-National-Park-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Take-a-guided-sightseeing-tour-in-the-Canadian-Rockies-to-Yoho-National-Park-edited-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Discover Banff Tours<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hop on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfftours.com\/activities\/discover-banff\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Banff &amp; Its Wildlife Tour<\/a> when you first arrive in the national park. This scenic bus tour is the perfect first-day activity as it gives you a great overview of the area\u2019s history and helps orient you with the layout of the area. If you\u2019re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of some of the town\u2019s resident wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-ski-day-at-banff-sunshine-village\">Ski Day at Banff Sunshine Village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibanff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9211-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Snowy mountain vista at Banff Sunshine Village\" class=\"wp-image-449177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9211-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9211-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9211-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9211-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9211-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Caroline Morse-Teel<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a seven-month ski season that runs from early November until late May, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibanff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banff Sunshine Village<\/a> boasts the longest non-glacial ski season in Canada. Set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies (but just a 15-minute drive or shuttle from town), Sunshine Village offers incredible mountain views from every run. With 145 trails spread out over three peaks, you\u2019ll never wait more than a few minutes for a lift\u2014and on a spring day, you\u2019ll have plenty of runs all to yourself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Sunshine Village averages up to 30 feet of snow in a season, there will still be plenty of powder to play in during the spring.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-bike-the-bow-valley-parkway\">Bike the Bow Valley Parkway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/blog\/biking-bow-valley-parkway-banff-national-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9086-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mountains reflected in a lake on a clear blue day at Bow Valley Parkway\" class=\"wp-image-449178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9086-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9086-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9086-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9086-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9086-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Caroline Morse-Teel<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Under a new pilot program, a 10-mile section of the jaw-droppingly scenic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/blog\/biking-bow-valley-parkway-banff-national-park\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bow Valley Parkway<\/a> is closed to all public motor vehicles from May 1 to May 25 and September 1 to September 30. During this time, the highway transforms into a peaceful paved path exclusive to cyclists and pedestrians.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a regular bike rider? Don\u2019t let the length intimidate you. An e-bike tour will let you ride the entire path (no matter your fitness level). Book a private tour with locally-owned tour company <a href=\"https:\/\/bikescape.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bikescape<\/a> and you can go at your own pace (they can also come bail you out at pickup points along the road if you do get tired). Bikescape has state-of-the-art e-bikes that will let you put in as little (or as much) pedaling effort as you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On your ride, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife sightings, and leave plenty of time for photo stops (opportunities present themselves around practically every bend in the road).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-banff-gondola\">Banff Gondola<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banffjaspercollection.com\/attractions\/banff-gondola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Banff_Gondola-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gondolas going up the side of Sulphur Mountain in Banff, Canada on a sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-449192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Banff_Gondola-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Banff_Gondola-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Banff_Gondola-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Banff_Gondola-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Banff_Gondola-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Banff_Gondola-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Pursuit Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During springtime, hiking trails at higher elevations are still snow-covered, but you can still get a bird\u2019s eye view of Banff on a trip up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banffjaspercollection.com\/attractions\/banff-gondola\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banff Gondola<\/a>. The gondola smoothly whisks you up 2,292 feet to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, where you\u2019ll have panoramic views of six mountain ranges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the gondola drops you off, head past the 360-degree observation and follow the boardwalk to Sanson\u2019s Peak for the most breathtaking views.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-lake-louise-lakeshore-trail\">Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/experiences\/lake-louise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8982-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"People walking around the frozen landscape of Lake Louise with mountains in the background\" class=\"wp-image-449179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8982-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8982-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8982-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8982-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_8982-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Caroline Morse-Teel<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/experiences\/lake-louise\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Louise\u2019s<\/a> world-famous emerald waters may still be hidden under a layer of ice and snow depending on when in the spring you visit, but this iconic destination is equally beautiful when frozen. Leave the crowds at the entrance behind and walk the Lakeshore trail, a just over a three-mile flat path that\u2019s accessible year-round. You\u2019ll be rewarded with peace and quiet, plus a different vantage point of the lake from what you normally see.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-tunnel-mountain-hike\">Tunnel Mountain Hike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/experiences\/tunnel-mountain-summit-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9266-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Panorama of Tunnel Mountain and surrounding nature in  Banff, Canada\" class=\"wp-image-449180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9266-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9266-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9266-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9266-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9266-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Caroline Morse-Teel<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want bragging rights but are short on time, a hike up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/experiences\/tunnel-mountain-summit-trail\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tunnel Mountain<\/a> will offer you the most bang for your buck. As the smallest official mountain in Banff, the summit of Tunnel Mountain can be reached in under an hour, so you don\u2019t have to devote a whole day to your hike. Sweeping views of Banff and the surrounding mountains are your reward for making the climb.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trailhead can be walked to from downtown Banff and is popular with locals\u2014so you won\u2019t find solitude on this hike (but you also won\u2019t need to bring bear spray).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-forest-bathing\">Forest Bathing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestfix.ca\/forest-bathing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Forest-Bathing-Program-Header.jpg\" alt=\"Woman walking through a warmly lit forest\" class=\"wp-image-449193\" width=\"997\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Forest-Bathing-Program-Header.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Forest-Bathing-Program-Header-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Forest-Bathing-Program-Header-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Forest-Bathing-Program-Header-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Forest Fix<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting outside in Banff doesn\u2019t always have to involve physical exertion. If you\u2019re looking to work out your mind instead of your body, Forest Bathing might be the experience for you. (Don\u2019t worry, swimsuits aren\u2019t required.) The practice of Forest Bathing originated in Japan, where people head into the woods to relax and recharge by mentally soaking in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Forest Bathing session with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestfix.ca\/forest-bathing\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest Fix<\/a> will take you into quiet areas around Banff, where you\u2019ll be led through guided meditations to help you find your inner peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-the-best-restaurants-in-banff\">The Best Restaurants in Banff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find a variety of restaurants in Banff to suit every craving, from cozy takeout places serving up Canada\u2019s famous poutine to lively distilleries pouring craft cocktails. These are the best restaurants in Banff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Eat_Drink_Park_Distillery_2018_Devaan-Ingraham_horizontal_001-sm-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People listening to a tour guide describe the distilling process at Park Distillery Restaurant &amp; Bar surrounded by metal distilling equipment\" class=\"wp-image-449174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Eat_Drink_Park_Distillery_2018_Devaan-Ingraham_horizontal_001-sm-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Eat_Drink_Park_Distillery_2018_Devaan-Ingraham_horizontal_001-sm-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Eat_Drink_Park_Distillery_2018_Devaan-Ingraham_horizontal_001-sm-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Eat_Drink_Park_Distillery_2018_Devaan-Ingraham_horizontal_001-sm-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Eat_Drink_Park_Distillery_2018_Devaan-Ingraham_horizontal_001-sm-1-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Eat_Drink_Park_Distillery_2018_Devaan-Ingraham_horizontal_001-sm-1.jpg 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guests learning about the distilling process at Park Distillery Restaurant &amp; Bar | <em>Park Distillery Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/em><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Park Distillery Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-park-distillery-restaurant-bar\">Park Distillery Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a true taste of Canada, order Park Distillery\u2019s Maple Rye whiskey, made with Queb\u00e9c maple and Alberta rye. A working distillery in the heart of downtown Banff, <a href=\"https:\/\/parkdistillery.com\/pages\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Park Distillery Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/a> serves up some of the best cocktails in town. Enjoy a drink on the restaurant\u2019s sunny upper patio, where you can people-watch amidst an epic mountain backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-brazen\">Brazen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel up for a day of adventures at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banffjaspercollection.com\/dining\/brazen\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brazen<\/a>, one of the best places to get breakfast in Banff. Brunch is served daily and includes options for a healthy start (like a yogurt parfait with homemade preserves) or an indulgent one (such as the French toast with a miso caramel drizzle and rum-soaked raisins).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-deer-lodge\">Deer Lodge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re out in the Lake Louise region of Banff National Park around dinner time, stopping for a meal at <a href=\"https:\/\/crmr.com\/resorts\/deer-lodge\/\">Deer Lodge<\/a> is a must. The cozy log cabin dining room offers a farm-to-table menu that\u2019s influenced by Rocky Mountain cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dishes change frequently based on what\u2019s in season\u2014but if you happen to be there when the homemade ice cream is available, get it (trust us).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crmr.com\/resorts\/deer-lodge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7623_web-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Exterior of the Deer Lodge covered in snow and surrounded by trees\" class=\"wp-image-449197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7623_web-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7623_web-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7623_web-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7623_web-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7623_web-1-375x250.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7623_web-1.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Deer Lodge on a snowy day | <em>The Deer Lodge<\/em><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Deer Lodge Lake Louise<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/toronto-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toronto Travel Guide<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-hello-sunshine\">Hello Sunshine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lively restaurant with private karaoke rooms may not be where you would think you\u2019d find the best sushi in Banff, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellosunshinebanff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hello Sunshine<\/a> really does have it all. This local-favorite hotspot serves modern Japanese cuisine alongside old standbys, so you can get everything from a traditional sushi roll to lobster fried rice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a more low-key meal? Hello Sunshine also does takeout, so you can get that poke bowl to go and then head somewhere more tranquil for a picnic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-the-chimney-corner\">The Chimney Corner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is a restaurant at a ski resort really worthy of making it on a list of the best restaurants in Banff? It is if it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibanff.com\/chimney\/alldaymenu-1\">Chimney Corner<\/a> at Sunshine Village. This eatery is a world away from the soggy heat-lamp french fries and chicken finger cuisine you find at most ski resorts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chimney Corner\u2019s elevated offerings include a protein power plate (quinoa, fried feta cubes, avocado, and roasted peppers) that wouldn\u2019t be out of a place in a fine dining restaurant. Enjoy a meal on the sunny deck overlooking the slopes, and feel powered up (rather than weighed down) for your apr\u00e8s-lunch runs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-three-bears-brewery\">Three Bears Brewery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threebearsbanff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BeerGardenwGoodFriendsRoom-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dining room of the Three Bears Brewery &amp; Restaraunt\" class=\"wp-image-449175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BeerGardenwGoodFriendsRoom-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BeerGardenwGoodFriendsRoom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BeerGardenwGoodFriendsRoom-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BeerGardenwGoodFriendsRoom-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BeerGardenwGoodFriendsRoom.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Three Bears Brewery &amp; Restaurant<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/threebearsbanff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Three Bears Brewery<\/a> calls itself both a \u201crestaurant in a brewery\u201d and a \u201cbrewery in a restaurant,\u201d because it puts equal emphasis on the food and the drinks. Watch the beer being made at the brewery in the back and then sample the suds as you feast on a hearty selection of eclectic cuisine, like a beer-brined chicken Caesar salad or a pizza made with a unique dough that\u2019s reverse ice water fermented.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-where-to-stay-in-banff\">Where to Stay in Banff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Book a room at the <a href=\"https:\/\/hotels.smartertravel.com\/n\/hotels\/39821500?adults=2&amp;datediff=4&amp;length=3&amp;children=0&amp;device=desktop&amp;rooms=1&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=smartertravel&amp;utm_content=banff-travel-guide\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mount Royal Hotel<\/a> to be at the heart of it all in Banff. With a prime location on downtown\u2019s bustling Banff Avenue, the Mount Royal puts you within easy walking distance to all of the best restaurants, bars, and shops in town.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/mount-royal-hotel-banff-hotel-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmarterTravel Spotlight: Mount Royal Hotel Banff<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The hotel has on-site parking (a huge perk for Banff) and is also located right next to a stop for the town\u2019s Roam shuttle in case you want to leave the car behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The icing on top of it all? The hot tubs on the Mount Royal\u2019s rooftop, where you can soak tired muscles while taking in the mountain views.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hotels.smartertravel.com\/n\/hotels\/39821500?adults=2&amp;datediff=4&amp;length=3&amp;children=0&amp;device=desktop&amp;rooms=1&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=smartertravel&amp;utm_content=banff-travel-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/smartertravel-logo-300x75.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-302906\" alt=\"SmarterTravel Logo\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/smartertravel-logo-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/smartertravel-logo.png 669w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Book Your Stay<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-around-banff\">How to Get Around Banff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re visiting Banff in a busier season, such as summer, taking public transportation is highly recommended over driving. Parking spaces at many popular attractions are limited, and you could face long wait times just to get into places like Lake Louise. Smart travelers reserve a <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/pn-np\/ab\/banff\/visit\/parkbus\/louise\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parks Canada shuttle<\/a> ahead of time to guarantee their seats.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get to all of Banff\u2019s best attractions on the affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/roamtransit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roam public bus<\/a>, which runs on a regular schedule. The Roam bus also accepts <a href=\"https:\/\/roamtransit.com\/reservations-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">advance reservations<\/a> on certain routes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: The author of this story was hosted by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Banff &amp; Lake Louise Tourism<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a lively downtown, world-class cuisine, and accessible outdoor adventures, it&rsquo;s easy to see why so many people come to Banff for a visit and then just never leave. 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