Downtown District
Banff





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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Banff Park Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Banff Park Museum in Banff. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

Guided Tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, or Emerald Lake

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Top hotels in Downtown District

Moose Hotel And Suites
Perfect location and great service
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Brewster Mountain Lodge
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Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Banff Park Lodge
Loved our stay, spacious room, great facilities and the breakfast was fantastic. I’m gluten and dairy intolerant and found eating here a breeze.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Peaks Hotel & Suites
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Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Bow View Lodge
Get plug ins for devices i.e. usb and usb c No problems to find an outlet to charge devices. Big plus. Thanks.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Nice Hotel. Great Happy Hour. Close to downtown.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown District

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

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

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, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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