Your Banff In-Travel Guide
Prepare for your time in Banff, Alberta with our comprehensive destination guide. Below, you'll find helpful information—including weather, transit, and upcoming events—along with our top recommendations for dining, activities, and optional add-ons for your journey. You can also download a PDF version of this guide for Banff, or download all of our Canadian destinations in one convenient file.
Know Before You Go
Banff PDF Guide
Download, print, or save our Banff PDF guide to keep thoughtfully curated travel recommendations and essential information close at hand throughout your journey.
Each guide features helpful details about our Guest Centres, along with our recommendations for restaurants, attractions, and must-do experiences in every destination.
Things to Do
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Photo Credit: Travel Alberta / Roth and Ramberg
Fenland Trail
Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
Surprise Corner Viewpoint
Spas & Wellness
Eat & Drink
Eat the Castle Food Tour
The Fat Ox
Sky Bistro
Farm & Fire
PARK Distillery Restaurant & Bar
Due to high visitor numbers, we highly recommend making dinner reservations in advance of travel, with the exception of rail travel days, as Rocky Mountaineer is occasionally subject to unforeseen delays, and arrival times cannot be guaranteed.
Optional Tours & Add-Ons
See and do more while in Banff with our curated add-on options before and after your Rocky Mountaineer journey. We've partnered with trusted local tour and transportation providers, including the Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka Cruise, tours along the Icefield Parkway and Yoho National Park, and more. Please check your final travel documents for add-ons included in your itinerary.
Additional Tips & Recommendations
Read our blogs linked below for more recommendations and tips for exploring our destinations.
Unique Activities To Do in Our Destinations
Embark on exhilarating journeys through the rugged landscapes of Western Canada with adventures filled with stunning natural wonders and cultural discoveries.
48 Hours in Banff National Park
Watch our video to discover more things to do in Banff and read the blog for additional ideas on how to spend a day exploring the picture-perfect sights of Banff National Park.
Your Guide to Relaxing Spa Experiences
Relax and rejuvenate at these picturesque mountain spas and hot springs, sure to soothe your body and your soul.
How can we help?
Our team is available seven days a week to help answer any questions you may have about your journey. If you are currently in one of our destinations, you can visit any of our Rocky Mountaineer Guest Centres for in-person support or contact us via one of the methods in the link below.
