Downtown District Travel Guide
Banff
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Popular places to visit
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.
Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson
Explore the great outdoors at Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Central Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Central Park, a lovely green space in Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
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 lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies during your trip to Banff. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Banff Legacy Trail
Enjoy a trip to Banff Legacy Trail and popular activities such as skiing in Banff. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Self-Guided Canadian Rockies Bundle: Drive & Walk With Audio Tour
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown District
Moose Hotel And Suites
Room and hotel are great, only issue i had which was not dealt with is, the room cleaners moved my laptop and power cables and somehow lost or stole my mouse.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
Yes it was, staff excellent overall
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Brewster Mountain Lodge
Good
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Banff Park Lodge
The hotel was full, but
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Mount Royal Hotel
Spectacular place to stay, close to everything very friendly staff and nice clean rooms.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Peaks Hotel & Suites
Staff were very friendly and helping. Room was clean and well-maintained and location is perfect!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown District
Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson are some notable places to visit nearby.
Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.
Cave and Basin District
While visiting Cave and Basin District, you might make a stop by sights like Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Bow River.
Banff Springs District
If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Bow River 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.
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.
