Cave and Basin District

Banff

Bow river west side near Banff
Bow river west side near Banff
The view from Cascade gardens
This beautiful garden is often missed by tourist visiting Banff, Alberta. The Cascades of Time Garden is located at the end of Banff Avenue and on the way to the Banff Springs Hotel in a five-hectare plot of land, which also includes the Banff Parks administration building. Approximately 50,000 annuals are planted by the May long weekend and in place until the first frost, often in September. (July 2019)
Cave and Basin National Historic Site which includes views, mountains and tranquil scenes

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Things to do


Top hotels in Cave and Basin District

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is RM426 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
RM426
RM474 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,773 reviews)
2nd stay was a disappointment. Booked for 3 people, have never had to make a bed myself upon arrival at a hotel before! The room phone didn't work (a whole other story, hazards abound for little kids!), so I went to the front desk to say there were no sheets on the couch bed and their response was ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue Banff AB
The price is RM798 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM798
RM887 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,166 reviews)
One of the best places I have ever stayed!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hotel Canoe and Suites
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB
The price is RM426 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
RM426
RM474 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,978 reviews)
Fantastic hotel with great amenities for the whole family

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is RM798 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM798
RM887 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,462 reviews)
The hot pools are unbeatable and our room was cleaned daily with fresh towels and complimentary tea delivered to our room

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Otter Hotel
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is RM483 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM483
RM537 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,073 reviews)
Staff were great, dining was incredible

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
The Fox Hotel and Suites

The Fox Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is RM569 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
RM569
RM633 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,811 reviews)
Staff was incredible. Loved the grotto. Our room was unavailable, we got upgraded! Would recommend.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

The Fox Hotel and Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Cave and Basin District

Street view of Banff Avenue in autumn evening. Snow capped Cascade Mountain with pink rosy sky in the background. Alberta, Canada.

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
Such a stunning view.  The beauty around Banff was breath taking

Sulphur Mountain District

While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.

Sulphur Mountain District
Panorama of Peyto lake on Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Alberta, Rocky Mountains, Canada

Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Centre District
Easily one of the coolest hotels, in the most majestic of settings. What a cool place!

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.

Banff Springs District
Lake Moraine, Banff

Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Uptown District
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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.

Industrial District


Cave and Basin District