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About Banff / Lake Louise
Sightseeing
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The Banff Park Museum
Oldest natural history museum in Western Canada, the museum has wildlife specimens and a reading room.
Located in downtown Banff.
403.762.1557
Summer Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rates:
Adult $2.50
Senior $2.00
Youth $1.50
Family $5.75
The Cave and Basin
Discovered in 1885, this natural pool is a replica of the original bathhouse built in 1886.
Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rates:
Adult $2.50
Senior $2.00
Children (6 to 16) $1.50
Family: $5.75
Hot Springs
Located within a ten minute drive from the hotel. Naturally heated springs on Sulphur Mountain with outdoor pool heated to a soothing 40ºC (112ºF).
Tel: 403.762.1515
Hours: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Rates:
Adults $7.50
Children (11 and under) $6.50
Family (two adults, two children) $20.00
Each additional child $2.50
Towel Rental $1.25
Luxton Museum
Life-size scenes featuring costumes, tipis, travois and ceremonies of the natives of the Northern Plains.
Tel: 403.762.2388
Hours:
Summer: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Winter: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Rates:
Adults $6.00
Students: $4.00
Seniors: $4.00
Children: $2.50
Children (under 6): free
Parks Canada
There are a number of Canada's National Parks located within a short drive of Banff.
Kootenay National Park is a park rich in variety. The diverse terrain ranges from glacier-clad peaks to semi-arid grasslands, where even cactuses grow!
Yoho National Park, located on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains region, is full of spectacular scenic beauty — rock walls, crashing waterfalls and soaring peaks.
For more information on Kootenay, Yoho, and Banff National Parks, as well as other National Parks and Historic Sites in Canada, please visit the Parks Canada website:
Parks Canada
Rocky Mountain Rail Tours
Experience the romance of rail travel with the exciting "Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tours." On this two day, all-daylight rail tour, you will travel through more than 600 miles (1000 km) of wonderful scenery along the legendary rail routes of Western Canada. You'll be treated to an ever-changing panorama, including the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. For schedules and rates, call Great Canadian Rail Tours Co. at 1.800.665.7245.
Includes:
Two day scenic rail tours
One night's hotel accommodation (including taxes) in Kamloops, BC
Bus transfers between the train and your Kamloops hotel
Two breakfasts, two lunches, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages (one light dinner is also served to eastbound Calgary passengers)
Information package
Commentary and excellent service provided by onboard staff
The Whyte Museum
The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Art exhibits, historical displays, research archives and historic homes.
Located at 111 Bear Street
Hours:
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Rates:
Adults $4.00
Seniors $2.00
Students $2.00
Children (under 5) free
Family of 4 $18.00
Banff/Lake Louise Winter Festival
This annual winter festival that takes place in January offers two action-packed weeks of fun for all ages — the famous Town Party, Snow Ambassador Contest, Snow Boarding Competition, Telus Family winter Carnival and Chili Challenge, Mountain Madness Relay Race and much more! Become an "Honorary Local" and immerse yourself in a wonderland of winter activities.
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