# Best things to do in Banff

Turquoise lakes, glacier roads and hot springs: the Banff National Park highlights travellers recommend most.

- 106 votes · 12 items
- Dec 6, 2025 · tablefor2_yyc
- https://even.best/en/l/1677/best-things-to-do-in-banff

## Top 10

1. **Moraine Lake** (15 · ▲15 ▼0) — Glacier-fed lake below the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
2. **Peyto Lake** (10 · ▲11 ▼1) — Wolf-head-shaped turquoise lake seen from a lookout.
3. **Icefields Parkway** (9 · ▲11 ▼2) — Scenic highway past glaciers towards Jasper.
4. **Lake Louise** (8 · ▲10 ▼2) — Emerald lake with the Château Lake Louise and canoe rentals.
5. **Banff Gondola** (8 · ▲9 ▼1) — Ride up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views.
6. **Bow Valley Parkway** (5 · ▲6 ▼1) — Quiet scenic road with wildlife spotting.
7. **Banff Upper Hot Springs** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — Hot pool with mountain views.
8. **Vermilion Lakes** (4 · ▲5 ▼1) — Mount Rundle reflections at sunrise and sunset.
9. **Cave and Basin National Historic Site** (4 · ▲5 ▼1) — Birthplace of Canada's national parks.
10. **Johnston Canyon** (3 · ▲5 ▼2) — Catwalks through a canyon to waterfalls.
11. **Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake** (1 · ▲4 ▼3) — Boat cruises and sunrise views.
12. **Plain of Six Glaciers teahouse hike** (0 · ▲3 ▼3) — Trail from Lake Louise to a historic teahouse.

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