Top 4 Places to Visit in Banff

Banff is one of Canada's most incredible national parks, offering nonstop natural beauty, notable locals, and endless entertainment and activities to attempt.  Regardless of whether you're more of a resort or summer sport kind of person, you'll find something that suits you perfectly.  These are the top places to visit when you're at the very southern border of Alberta and why this park is paradise on Earth.

Lake Louise 

Lake Louise could be a resort town of its own if it weren't part of Banff.  In the summer you have the chance to boat and swim in the lake's beautiful blue waters. Trails are open surrounding the lake itself, and you can even take a ride to the top of the mountain to absorb the best views possible.  This area is incredibly gorgeous.

When Lake Louise is covered in a good coat of snow and ice in winter, skating opens up on the lake's surface, and skiing opens up on the mountainsides.  You could spend a year in this area of the Banff National Park and never have two days be precisely the same. 

Sunshine Village Ski Resort 

This ski resort is the most recognizable part of Banff National Park. From the endless snowy peaks and slopes to the cozy hot springs and spas, you'll get to play and relax as much as you want.  This is a must-stay location because of the great mix of affordability and experiences, with the only way to get closer to being a local being to look at Banff homes for sale. This ski resort has year-round attractions but shines the most in the winter. 

Icefields Parkway 

If you don't love hiking but you want to take in some incredible views, a drive down the Icefields Parkway is the best way to ensure you get a great mixture of indoors and outdoors life.  There's nothing quite like driving through this mountain range and getting to take in endless views of mountains, snow, sky, rivers, and lakes.

The only mistake some people make is getting out of their vehicles, which you shouldn't do along this parkway unless you're with a guide.  This park is packed to the brim with gorgeous wildlife, and it's for the best if you don't get too physically close to interacting with it. 

Johnston Canyon

A canyon may not be what you expect to see in Banff, but the Johnston Canyon is a gorgeous trail that takes travelers down towards a river, deep into the ground itself.  Walking this trail in the summer gets you out of direct sunlight and allows you to feel the excitement of walking into the canyon itself. Although it's not as deep or wide as America's Grand Canyon, there's something so beautiful about the Johnston Canyon that it doesn't feel like it falls short. Visiting and walking this trail is calming, and you'll leave feeling refreshed.

Banff is a hotspot for tourists and locals alike.  Once you visit and see everything it has to offer, you won’t want to leave ever again!