Banff Attractions
Banff Bus: The Town of Banff operates a summer transit service. Coil 760-8294 for more information. (A bus schedule is located on the reverse side of this map, on the left, near Lake Minnewanka.)
The Banff Centre: The Banff Centre has year-round
entertainment, in addition to offering classes in its internationally renowned
Banff School of Fine Arts. Classical music, theatre, opera, iazz, and dance are
presented. St. Julien Road (762-6100), Box Office (762-6301).
Banff Park Museum: Western Canada’s oldest natural
history museum preserves a unique atmosphere through its Edwardian Architecture
and original displays of wildlife taxidermy and park artifacts. 93 Banff
Avenue. Doily from 10a.m. - 6 p.m. (762-1558).
Billiards: Enjoy pool and refreshments at King Edward
Billiards
(762-4629). 3rd level King Edward Hotel (Corner of Banfi
Avenue &
Caribou Streets).
Boating Rentals: Sixteen foot boats on Lake
Minnewanka with outboard motors are available from mid May to Labour Day
(762-3473).
Bow Falls: Exit off Spray Avenue, just below the
Banif Springs Hotel.
Bowling: The Banff Springs Hotel Convention Centre
offers 4 lanes of 5 pin bowling. Full lounge services and private rentals are
available.
(762-6892).
Canoeing: In Banff the boathouse is located at Bow
Avenue and Wolf Street. Canoe rentals are also available at Lake Louise and
Moraine Lake.
Camping: There are over 2500 campsites in the Park:
no reservation is needed, first come, first serve basis. Contact Parks
Information
(762-1550).
Cave & Basin Centennial Centre: The interpretive
centre at The Cave marks the founding site of Canada’s National Park system and
provides information, slide shows, and computer games explaining the past and
future of Canada’s National Parks. Two short boardwalk interpretive trails
highlight the history and geology of the Hot Springs and the plant and animal
life associated with the unique eco-system created by the warm sulphur springs.
Don’t forget to look for the tropical fish in the lower springsl Go west on
Cave Ave. (762-1566).
Central Park: Across
from the Post Office on Bear St., at Buffalo St. The ideal place for picnics
and relaxation.
Cycling: Bikes of all shapes and sizes are available
for rent from The Ski Stop. Banff Springs Hotel (762-5333) and 203A Bear Street
(760-1650).
Fishing: Many lakes and rivers in Banff National Park
are excellent places for fishing. Licenses are available from Parks Information
or at the Park Warden Office.
Fitness Facilities:
The Banff Community Fitness Centre is located in the Banff High School
Drop in and memberships are available (762-1229). The Sally Borden Building at
the Banff Centre. offers full fitness facilities (762-6450)
Gondola: The Lake Louise Gondola is a 12-minute ride
up Whitehorn Mountain to picturesque Whitehorn Lodge. Open daily 8 a.m. to 6
p.m Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets served Nature Centre. Education
Exhibits and much more. Exit from the highway across from Lake Louise Village and
drive 4 km (522-3555) Brewster Transportation & Tours operates Sulphur
Mountain Gondola at the upper end of Mountain Avenue Enjoy lunch in style and
comfort in either the Summit or Panorama Restaurants after a leisurely eight
minute journey to the to of Sulphur Mountain. (762-2523)
Hiking: White Mountain Adventures offers daily hikes
in the Banff area as well as interpretive programs in Banff and at Sunshine
Meadows. Call 678-4099 for reservations Topographical and park trail maps are
available from the park Information Centre. Overnight campers in the
backcountry require a permit from the Park Information Centre. In Banff
(762-1550); in Lake Louise (522-3833) Call the Tourism Bureau (762-8421) for a
complete listing of hiking tour companies.
Horseback Riding: Contact the stables at the Banff
Springs Hotel (762-2848); or The Trail Rider Store. 132 Banff Avenue
(762-4551); or Martin Stables at the Recreation Grounds in Banff (762-2832) In
Lake Louise, call Brewster’s Lake Louise Stables (522-3511 ext. 1139 or 1142)
Horse-Drawn Carriages: See Banff townsite in a guided
horsedrawn buggy! Departing from 132 Banff Avenue (762-4451).
Hot Pool: After an exciting day of shopping and/or
sightseeing relax in one of Canada’s finest natural hot springs at the Banff
Upper Hot Springs Pool on Mountain Avenue (762-1515).
Icefields: The
Columbia Icefields are located about halfway between Lake Louise & Jasper
on Highway 93 Experience the best of How to See Heaven Frozen Over by taking an
lcefields tour with Brewster Transportation & Tours. Reservations
recommended. Banff (762-6735). Jasper (852-3332), Calgary (221-8242).
Lake Minnewanka Drive: A hydro dam has created Banff’s largest lake which is located
approximately 12 km northeast of Banff. Access from Lake Minnewanka Road and
the TransCanada interchange
Library: The
Banff Public Library is open Monday-Thursday from 11:00 a m - 8:00 p.m.. Friday
and Saturday 11:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Closed
statutory holidays Corner of Bear and Buffalo Streets (762-2661).
Lux Cinema Centre.: Enjoy the best in entertainment
featuring top movies shown in four state-of-the-art movie theatres. Check the
local newspaper TV. guide for current movie showings or call 762-8595 Corner of
Wolf & Bear Streets (Wolf & Bear Mall)
The Luxton Museum: Artifacts of the early Canadian
Indian Culture taxidermy displays and bookstore. Birch Avenue (762-2388)
Moraine Lake Drive: Access from Lake Louise Drive and
enjoy a scenic 15-minute drive to one of Canada’s national treasures. Moraine
Lake. located in the Valley of the Ten peaks. was depicted on the back of the
old Canadian $20 bill between 1970 and 1993.
Racquetball & Squash Courts: For guest and public
use contact
Douglas Fir Resort on Tunnel Mountain Road (762-5591). Banff
Rocky
Mountain Resort at Banff Ave and Tunnel Mountain Drive
(762-5531) or
the Sally Borden Building at The Banff Centre (762-6450).
Raftinq: Call the Banff/Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
(762-8421) for a complete listing of rafting tour companies.
Recreation Facilities: The Community Recreation
Centre, Mt. Norquay Road offers skateboarding and seasonal hockey. skating. and
curling facilities (762-1113). The Recreation Grounds (enter from Birch Avenue
off Cave Avenue) offer track, soccer and rugby fields, baseball diamonds tennis
courts. picnic shelters and a children’s playground.
Spa: Enjoy the finest spa facilities in North America
right here in Banff! Solace is located at the Banff Springs Hotel (762-1772) or
the Spa at the Rimrock Resort Hotel (762-1835). Revitalize your body and soul
in these first-class spa facilities Or, enloy a traditional spa at the Banff
Upper Hot Springs (762-1515).
Spiral Tunnels: A 15-minute drive from Lake Louise
Village on Highway 1 West will take you to the viewpoint for the Canadian
Pacific Railway’s engineering marvel. Trains pass through circular tunnels to
lower the steep grade of The Kicking Horse Pass, thereby facilitating easy
passage.
Vermiliion Lake Drive: Access from Norquay Road and
enjoy a leisurely tour. Watch for wildlife along this scenic drive
Walter J. Phillips Gallery: Displays include
paintings, weaving ceramics. photography. A contemporary gallery featuring
artists from various parts of the world. Located on the Banff Centre Campus
(762-6281).
Water Slides: Douglas Fir Resort on Tunnel Mountain
offers two exciting indoor water slides. Fun for the whole familyl (762-5591)
The Whyte Museum of The Canadian Rockies: Displays of
well-known Canadian artists; also contains the Archives of
the Canadian
Rockies. Tours of the two adjacent heritage homes are also
conducted.
111 Bear St. (762-2291).
