Cave and Basin District Travel Guide
Banff
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Popular places to visit
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave and Basin National Historic Site and enjoy the ski slopes in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum during your travels in Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Banff Gondola
Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.
Upper Hot Springs
Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau is just one of the places to see in Banff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.
Banff National Park Information Centre
After visiting Banff National Park Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.
Things to do
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Self-Guided Canadian Rockies Bundle: Drive & Walk With Audio Tour
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Top hotels in Cave and Basin District
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Clean room, and the room Has amenities such as coffee machine, electric water boiler, plates, bowls and silverwares. Very Convenient with families with kids.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Canoe and Suites
Everything was as expected - very lovely.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Staff was great, Waterpark was great, loved the wood burning fireplace.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Otter Hotel
Perfect all around
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Great staff convenient and clean
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Fox Hotel and Suites
The cave hot tub was nice. Clean but hotel is old and musty smell. The gym was small and old. I like the two levels for the room up and downstairs and the room was on the street was nice access and easy.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cave and Basin District
Downtown District
If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.
Sulphur Mountain District
While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.
Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.
Banff Springs District
If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.
Industrial District
Industrial District might not have many top sights, but Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
