Where to Stay in Banff? The 6 Best Areas & Places to Stay

Banff National Park means turquoise lakes, jagged peaks and elk wandering through town. The park lies in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, around an hour and a half’s drive west of Calgary, and it is Canada’s oldest national park.

Deciding where to stay in Banff mostly comes down to what you want to see and whether you have a car. Banff town, Lake Louise and Canmore are up to an hour’s drive from one another.

Here are my six picks, with three hotels in each area, from luxury to budget.

The Best Areas to Stay in Banff

• Banff town - best area for first-time visitors and travellers without a car
• Tunnel Mountain - best area for families and drivers
• Lake Louise - best area for the famous lakes and hiking
• Canmore - best area for lower prices and a charming high street
• Bow Valley Parkway - best area for cabins in nature and wildlife
• Kananaskis - best area for peace and quiet, spas and fewer tourists

I start in Banff town and then move out into the park and to the areas just outside it. For each area you get a map, transport, price level and three places to stay. The prices come from a search for a weekend in July for two people. Banff is expensive in summer, and the best hotels get booked up well in advance, so book as soon as you know your dates.

1. Banff town - best area for first-time visitors and travellers without a car 🏔️

• 📍 Distance to the centre: You stay in the centre around the main street, Banff Avenue. Fairmont Banff Springs is on the other side of the Bow River, around a 20 to 25-minute walk from the main street.
• 🚌 Transport: Roam buses run from the centre to Tunnel Mountain, Sulphur Mountain, Canmore and Lake Louise. A local journey in town costs 2 Canadian dollars (around £1).
• ✈️ Time from the airport: According to Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, Calgary International Airport (YYC) is around 130 km and an hour and a half away by car. There are also shuttle buses running directly from the airport to town.
• 💰 Price level: Very high in summer. The three places below cost around 670 to 2,000 Canadian dollars (around £360 to £1,070) per night when I searched for a weekend in July.
• 👮 Safety: Very safe. The biggest risk is the wildlife, as elk often wander around town and can be aggressive during the calving and rutting seasons, so keep your distance.

Banff town sits right in the middle of the national park, with Cascade Mountain at the end of Banff Avenue. This is where most of the hotels, restaurants and shops are, and you can walk to most things. Bow Falls is just south of the river, and bus number 1 runs up to the Banff Gondola and the hot springs on Sulphur Mountain. An adult ticket to Banff Upper Hot Springs costs around 20 Canadian dollars (around £11).

Because the town lies inside the park, everyone visiting Banff and Lake Louise needs a national park pass. A day pass costs around 12 Canadian dollars (around £6) per adult or around 25 dollars (around £13) for a car with up to seven people, and children under 18 go free. If you are staying a week or more, the annual Discovery Pass at around 84 dollars (around £45) per adult can be worth it.

See hotels in Banff town here.

I would stay in town if it is your first trip to Banff and if you are travelling without a car. According to Roam Transit’s fares, the bus to Lake Louise costs 12.50 Canadian dollars (around £7), and many day trips start from the hotels in the centre. The town is also the best base if you only have two or three nights, as from here you can reach Lake Minnewanka, Johnston Canyon and Lake Louise. The gondola up Sulphur Mountain is the town’s big viewpoint, and you can buy a Banff Gondola ticket in advance for around 77 Canadian dollars (around £40).

The downsides are the prices and the crowds. In summer the pavements on Banff Avenue are packed, parking in the centre is hard to find, and even basic motel rooms cost as much as a good hotel in many major European cities. Lake Louise is around 45 minutes away by car.

Hotels in Banff town

Fairmont Banff Springs - the famous castle hotel by Bow Falls

Fairmont Banff Springs is on Spray Avenue south of the Bow River and was opened by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1888. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and several restaurants, and the golf course is right next door. It scores 9.0 from around 450 reviews, but the smallest rooms are only about 16 square metres, and parking and breakfast cost extra.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “Both the indoor and the outdoor pool are truly exceptional.”

See photos and book Fairmont Banff Springs here.

Mount Royal Hotel - classic hotel in the middle of Banff Avenue

Mount Royal Hotel is on Banff Avenue right in the middle of town, so you have restaurants, shops and buses on your doorstep. The rooms are around 20 square metres, and there is a restaurant, a bar and a hot tub. It scores 8.3 from just over 450 reviews. Breakfast is not included, parking costs 10 Canadian dollars (around £5) a day, and some guests feel the cleaning during their stay could have been better.

From one review: “The location was perfect, right in the heart of Banff.”

See photos and book Mount Royal Hotel here.

Bow View Lodge - simple riverside hotel with free parking

Bow View Lodge is on Bow Avenue by the Bow River, around a ten-minute walk from Banff Avenue, and it was one of the cheapest hotels in the centre when I searched. The rooms are around 21 square metres, and parking is free, which is rare in Banff. It scores 7.8 from just over 1,200 reviews, and several guests feel the rooms are small and in need of updating.

One guest puts it simply: “Fantastic staff!”

See photos and book Bow View Lodge here.

2. Tunnel Mountain - best area for families and drivers 🌲

• 📍 Distance to the centre: The hotels sit along Tunnel Mountain Road, about 2 to 2.5 km east of Banff Avenue. That’s a 25 to 30-minute walk downhill.
• 🚌 Transport: Roam bus number 2 runs between Tunnel Mountain and the centre. If you have a car, parking is free at all three places below.
• ✈️ Time from the airport: About an hour and a half by car from Calgary International Airport, and you don’t have to drive through the centre to get back to your accommodation.
• 💰 Price level: High, but you get more space for your money. The three places below cost around 420 to 1,590 Canadian dollars (roughly £225 to £850) per night when I searched for a weekend in July.
• 👮 Safety: Very safe. Wildlife wanders close to the hotels, so keep your distance from the elk, and never leave food in the car or outside.

Tunnel Mountain is the small mountain just east of town, and along Tunnel Mountain Road you’ll find a string of hotels, lodges and holiday apartments set in the forest. It’s quieter here than on Banff Avenue, the rooms are often bigger, and many have a kitchen or a fireplace. That makes the area popular with families who want to cook for themselves and have room to spread out. Several of the places have barbecues, a playground and a hot tub, so the children have something to do when you get back from the day’s outing.

From the hotels it’s a short distance to two of the town’s easy walks. The trail up Tunnel Mountain is one of the shortest mountain hikes in Banff, and further along the road is the Hoodoos viewpoint, where tall sandstone pillars rise above the Bow River with Mount Rundle in the background.

See hotels on Tunnel Mountain here.

I’d stay here if you’re a family with a car, or if you want more space for your money than in the centre. If you don’t have a car yet, pick one up at Calgary airport and compare prices on car hire at Booking.com. If you’re travelling solo or on a tight budget, the hostel out here is one of the cheapest places in Banff with private rooms.

The downside is that you can’t just step out of the door and be in the middle of town. In the evening it’s a long walk back uphill, and the bus doesn’t run all night, so check the last departure before you head out for dinner. There are no big supermarkets out here either, so do your shopping in the centre before you drive back.

Hotels on Tunnel Mountain

Buffalo Mountain Lodge - cosy lodge with fireplaces in the rooms

Buffalo Mountain Lodge is on Tunnel Mountain Drive, about 2 km from Banff Avenue, and it’s the most expensive of my three picks on Tunnel Mountain. The rooms are around 28 square metres with a fireplace, and there’s a restaurant, a hot tub and free parking. It scores 9.0 from just over 1,800 reviews, but the soundproofing isn’t great, and one guest could hear everything from the room above.

One guest highlights: “The buildings are beautiful, so warm and cosy.”

See photos and book Buffalo Mountain Lodge here.

The Hidden Ridge Resort - large rooms with a kitchen and fireplace

Hidden Ridge Resort is on Hidden Ridge Way at the top of Tunnel Mountain, about 2.5 km from Banff Avenue by road. The rooms are around 44 square metres with a kitchen and fireplace, and there’s a hot tub, barbecue areas and free parking. It scores 8.0 from around 2,000 reviews, and the most common criticism is that the rooms could do with an update.

One guest writes: “Excellent location, excellent staff, and the room is big and spacious.”

See photos and book The Hidden Ridge Resort here.

HI Banff Alpine Centre - hostel with private rooms and a café

HI Banff Alpine Centre is on Hidden Ridge Way close to Hidden Ridge Resort, and it’s the cheapest of my three picks. You can choose between dorms and private double rooms, and there’s a shared kitchen, a café, a bar and free parking. It scores 8.3 from just over 1,800 reviews. The person checking in must be at least 18, and quite a few guests mention noise from other guests.

From a review on Booking.com: “Everything was just perfect, from the friendly and helpful staff to the fantastic café and the lovely food.”

See photos and book HI Banff Alpine Centre here.

3. Lake Louise - best area for the famous lakes and hiking 🛶

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Lake Louise is just under 60 km north-west of the town of Banff. The village sits down in the valley, and the lake itself is about 4 km further up the road.
• 🚌 Transport: In summer, Parks Canada shuttle buses run from the Park and Ride to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, and the Roam bus runs between the village and the town of Banff.
• ✈️ Time from the airport: About two hours by car from Calgary International Airport via the Trans-Canada Highway.
• 💰 Price level: Very high. The three places below cost roughly 780 to 2,000 Canadian dollars (around £420 to £1,070) per night when I searched for a weekend in July.
• 👮 Safety: Very safe in the village, but you’re in bear country. Take bear spray on your hikes, and keep at least 100 metres away from bears and wolves.

Lake Louise is the name of both the turquoise lake beneath the Victoria Glacier and the small village down in the valley. There’s only one hotel at the lake, the Fairmont Château Lake Louise, while the village has a handful of hotels, shops and places to eat around Samson Mall. About 14 km away by road lies Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.

The big problem is access. The road to Moraine Lake is closed to private cars all year round, and parking at Lake Louise costs well over 30 Canadian dollars (around £16) a day in the summer season and is often full early in the morning. In summer, Parks Canada shuttle buses run from the Park and Ride at Lake Louise Ski Resort to both lakes for about 13 Canadian dollars (around £7) per adult. Some seats are released in spring and the rest two days before departure, so book well ahead.

See hotels at Lake Louise here.

I’d stay at Lake Louise if hiking is your top priority. If you stay at the lake’s own hotel, you can walk along the water at sunrise before the day visitors arrive, and the trails to Lake Agnes Tea House and the Plain of Six Glaciers start right outside the door. If you want to watch the sun rise over Moraine Lake, you can take a sunrise tour to Moraine Lake with pick-up in Lake Louise, Banff or Canmore for around 125 Canadian dollars (around £65).

The downside is that the village is very small, with few restaurants and not much going on in the evening, and there are no truly cheap hotels. In winter the lake freezes over, there’s an ice rink on the lake, and Lake Louise Ski Resort is on the other side of the valley.

Hotels at Lake Louise

Fairmont Château Lake Louise - the only hotel on the shore of the lake

Fairmont Château Lake Louise sits right by the lake, and the lake-facing rooms look across the water to the Victoria Glacier. The hotel has a spa, an indoor pool, several restaurants and canoes on the lake in summer. It scores 9.1 from just under 1,000 reviews, but the standard rooms are about 21 square metres, parking costs 45 Canadian dollars (around £24) a day, and one guest wasn’t happy with the cleaning.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “An exceptional hotel in a perfect location.”

See photos and book Fairmont Château Lake Louise here.

Paradise Lodge and Bungalows - cabins in the forest between the village and the lake

Paradise Lodge and Bungalows is on Lake Louise Drive, about 1.5 km from the lakeshore, so you can walk to the lake in 20 to 25 minutes. You stay in bungalows and suites in the forest; the largest bungalows are about 35 square metres, and some have a kitchen. Parking is free, but breakfast isn’t included. It scores 8.9 from just over 850 reviews, and one guest felt the heating in their bungalow wasn’t good enough.

On the location, one guest writes: “The location is good, and the lake is within walking distance.”

See photos and book Paradise Lodge and Bungalows here.

Mountaineer Lodge - simple hotel in the village with breakfast

Mountaineer Lodge is on Village Road in the village, close to Samson Mall and about 4 km from the lake by road. The rooms are about 25 square metres, breakfast is included, parking is free, and there’s a hot tub and a steam room. It scores 8.6 from just under 2,000 reviews, but one guest thought the breakfast was below average.

One guest writes: “A really good choice for a stay in Lake Louise.”

See photos and book Mountaineer Lodge here.

4. Canmore - best area for lower prices and a charming main street 🏘️

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Canmore sits just outside the national park, about a 20-minute drive east of the town of Banff.
• 🚌 Transport: The local Roam buses in Canmore are free, and the bus to Banff costs 6 Canadian dollars (around £3).
• ✈️ Time from the airport: About 120 km and just over an hour by car from Calgary International Airport, so you’ll get here faster than to Banff.
• 💰 Price level: High, but lower than in Banff. The three places below cost around 590 to 950 Canadian dollars (roughly £315 to £510) a night when I searched for a weekend in July.
• 👮 Safety: Very safe. There’s also wildlife in and around town, so keep your distance from the elk, and don’t walk the trails alone at dusk.

Canmore is a proper mountain town with Main Street, cafés and restaurants, and above it rise the three peaks known as the Three Sisters. The town is five minutes from the gate to Banff National Park, so both Banff and Kananaskis are close by. According to Explore Canmore, you don’t need a national park pass as long as you stay in Canmore, but you do once you drive into the park.

That makes Canmore the classic money-saving trick. Hotels are often cheaper than in Banff, there are plenty of holiday flats with kitchens, and you can shop in ordinary supermarkets. Many people use the town as a base and drive into the park in the morning.

Just above town is the Canmore Nordic Centre, built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Today it has trails for hiking and mountain biking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. In the evening there’s also more going on along Main Street than in Lake Louise or on the Bow Valley Parkway.

See hotels in Canmore here.

I’d stay in Canmore if you have a car and want more for your money, or if you’re a family who wants to cook for yourselves. If you don’t have a car, you can take a day trip to Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Johnston Canyon with pick-up in Canmore from around 80 Canadian dollars (around £45).

The downside is the distance. Lake Louise is about an hour away by car, and in summer there can be queues at the park entrance. Canmore also lies next to the Trans-Canada Highway and the railway, and several guests mention noise from trains at night.

Hotels in Canmore

The Malcolm Hotel - four-star hotel with a heated outdoor pool

The Malcolm Hotel is on Spring Creek, less than 500 metres from Main Street. Rooms are about 33 square metres, and there’s a heated outdoor pool with mountain views, a hot tub, a restaurant and a bar. It scores 9.2 from just over 550 reviews. Parking is valet only, and one guest felt the balcony was too close to the pool area.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “Fantastic location for experiencing Canmore and the whole surrounding area.”

See photos and book The Malcolm Hotel here.

Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre - practical hotel with an indoor pool

Coast Canmore is on Bow Valley Trail, about a 10 to 15-minute walk from Main Street. Rooms are about 22 square metres, and there’s an indoor pool, a hot tub, a gym and a restaurant. It scores 8.4 from just over 1,000 reviews. Parking costs 10 Canadian dollars (around £5) a day, which annoys several guests.

From one review: “The room was clean, and the beds were good.”

See photos and book Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre here.

Super 8 by Wyndham Canmore - budget chain hotel with breakfast and free parking

Super 8 is further out along Bow Valley Trail, about a 15 to 20-minute walk from Main Street. Rooms are about 28 square metres, a light breakfast is included, and parking is free. It scores 8.6 from just under 800 reviews. The hotel is close to the railway, and several guests mention noise from the trains.

One guest writes: “An excellent place to stay when visiting the Banff and Canmore area.”

See photos and book Super 8 by Wyndham Canmore here.

5. Bow Valley Parkway - best area for cabins in nature and wildlife 🦌

• 📍 Distance to the centre: The Bow Valley Parkway is the old road between Banff and Lake Louise. Castle Junction is around 30 km from the town of Banff, and Baker Creek is around 12 km from Lake Louise.
• 🚌 Transport: Roam runs a bus route from Banff to Johnston Canyon, but for the rest of the road you’ll need a car.
• ✈️ Time from the airport: Around two hours by car from Calgary International Airport, depending on how far along the road you’re staying.
• 💰 Price level: High. The three places below cost around 650 to 1,060 Canadian dollars (around £350 to £570) per night when I searched for a weekend in July.
• 👮 Safety: Safe, but you’re staying right in the middle of wildlife territory. Drive slowly, especially at dusk, and stay in the car if you see animals by the road.

The Bow Valley Parkway is a narrow, slow road that follows the Bow River through the forest alongside the Trans-Canada Highway. There’s no town here, just a handful of cabins and lodges, and the road is one of the best places in the park to spot wildlife. Along the way you’ll find Johnston Canyon, where catwalks bolted to the canyon walls lead up to two waterfalls, and at Castle Junction, Castle Mountain towers over the valley. The Lower Falls are just over a kilometre from the car park, and the Upper Falls are a little under three kilometres in. Closer to Lake Louise is Morant’s Curve, a well-known photo spot where the trains sweep round a bend along the river.

In spring, parts of the road are closed to cars overnight to protect the wildlife, and at times the eastern section may be reserved for cyclists. So check the Parks Canada page for the road before you set off.

See hotels on the Bow Valley Parkway here.

I’d stay here for a couple of nights in the middle of a road trip if you have a car and dream of a cabin with a fireplace far from the traffic. From Baker Creek it’s a short drive to Lake Louise, and from Johnston Canyon you can walk the canyon early in the morning before the coaches arrive. In winter the waterfalls freeze solid, and you can join a guided icewalk in Johnston Canyon for around 110 Canadian dollars (around £60).

The downside is that you have to drive for everything. There are no supermarkets, only a few places to eat, and the internet can be limited, so stock up in Banff or Lake Louise before you head out. In return, you get the silence and starry skies you’ll never get on Banff Avenue.

Hotels on the Bow Valley Parkway

Baker Creek By Basecamp - log cabins and suites close to Lake Louise

Baker Creek sits on the Bow Valley Parkway around 12 km from Lake Louise, and you stay in log cabins or suites in the forest. The suites with a hot tub are around 33 square metres, and the cabins have a kitchenette. It scores 9.0 from just over 1,100 reviews. Parking is free, but several guests find the kitchen and bathroom small.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “A fantastic location on the Bow Valley Parkway, with plenty of wildlife such as bears and elk.”

See photos and book Baker Creek By Basecamp here.

Castle Mountain Chalets - cabins with a kitchen and fireplace at Castle Junction

Castle Mountain Chalets is at Castle Junction, where the road to Kootenay National Park begins, with Castle Mountain rising right above the cabins. The cabins are around 37 square metres with a full kitchen and fireplace, and there’s a small grocery shop on site, but no restaurant. Guests give it an average of 8.9, and several mention noise from the nearby railway.

From one review: “Beautiful cabins, a lovely big fireplace, and the bathroom was a good size.”

See photos and book Castle Mountain Chalets here.

Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows - simple bungalows right by the canyon trail

Johnston Canyon Lodge is on the Bow Valley Parkway right at the start of the Johnston Canyon trail, around 25 km from the town of Banff. The studios are around 20 square metres, some cabins have a kitchenette, and there’s a restaurant and café on site. It scores 8.6 from just over 600 reviews. Parking is free, but several guests find the choice of food on site limited.

One guest writes: “The location is fantastic, literally at the start of the canyon trail.”

See photos and book Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows here.

6. Kananaskis - best area for peace and quiet, spas and fewer tourists 🧖

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Kananaskis Village lies outside the national park, around 75 km and just under an hour’s drive south-east of the town of Banff.
• 🚌 Transport: The Roam buses don’t run out here, so you’ll need a car to get around.
• ✈️ Time from the airport: Around an hour and a quarter by car from Calgary International Airport.
• 💰 Price level: From low to high. The three places below cost around 310 to 1,450 Canadian dollars (roughly £165 to £775) per night when I searched for a weekend in July.
• 👮 Safety: Very safe in the village. On the trails, the same rules apply as in Banff, so walk with others and carry bear spray.

Kananaskis Country is a large area of provincial parks south of Canmore, and it’s popular with locals from Calgary. The mountains are just as beautiful as in Banff, but there are fewer tourists, and you don’t need the national park pass. Kananaskis Village sits at the foot of the Nakiska ski area, which was built for the alpine events at the 1988 Winter Olympics, and the village has a couple of hotels, restaurants and Kananaskis Nordic Spa with outdoor hot pools.

On the other hand, your car needs a Kananaskis Conservation Pass when you park at trails and lakes in the area. It costs 15 Canadian dollars (around £8) per car per day, and you don’t need it if you’re just driving through.

See hotels in Kananaskis here.

I’d choose Kananaskis if you’ve been to Banff before, or if you want to combine a few days in the park with peace and quiet, hiking and a spa. The area also works well as the first or last stop on your trip, because you’re a little closer to Calgary airport than in Banff. Further south are Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lake, and Troll Falls is close to the village. If you carry on south along Highway 40, you’ll cross Highwood Pass, but that stretch of road is closed to cars in winter and spring to protect the wildlife.

The downside is that you’re a long way from Banff’s famous lakes. Lake Louise is around an hour and a half’s drive away, and there aren’t many places to eat outside the village. The choice of hotels is also small, so they get booked up quickly in summer.

Hotels in Kananaskis

Skyridge Glamping - adults-only luxury cabins

Skyridge Glamping is on Flat Creek Road just south of Kananaskis Village and is adults only. You stay in cabins of around 28 square metres with a private bathroom and fully equipped kitchen, and parking is free. Guests rate it 9.5 from just over 70 reviews, but some felt the air conditioning was noisy and didn’t cool enough in the heat.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “It was perfect and relaxing! The cabin was beautifully decorated!”

See photos and book Skyridge Glamping here.

Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection - the big hotel in the middle of Kananaskis Village

Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is right in the middle of Kananaskis Village. The rooms are around 33 square metres, and the hotel has a spa, indoor pool, restaurant and bar. It scores 8.4 from just over 320 reviews. Parking costs 29 Canadian dollars (around £15) per day, and several guests mention that spa access isn’t included in the room rate.

From one review: “What a lovely stay! We were upgraded at check-in to a room in the Black Diamond Club, and it was fantastic.”

See photos and book Kananaskis Mountain Lodge here.

Sundance By Basecamp - glamping in tents and tipis

Sundance By Basecamp is on Highway 40, around 4 km north of Kananaskis Village, and it’s by far the cheapest of my suggestions in the whole guide. You stay in tents and tipis, for example a family tipi of around 29 square metres, with shared bathrooms and free parking. It scores 8.2 from around 600 reviews. Bedding isn’t included, so you’ll need to hire it or bring your own.

One guest writes: “A really nice campsite in the provincial park in Kananaskis with a glamping tent with good facilities and good comfort.”

See photos and book Sundance By Basecamp here.

Where not to stay in Banff?

I wouldn’t stay in Calgary and drive back and forth. It’s an hour and a half each way to Banff and around two hours to Lake Louise, so a big chunk of your holiday ends up being spent in the car. The same goes for Golden and Radium Hot Springs in British Columbia, which look close on the map but are on the other side of the mountains.

Nor would I stay in Jasper and plan to see Banff on day trips. The town is around 230 km north of Lake Louise along the Icefields Parkway, and the drive takes at least three hours without stops. If you want to see both parks, split your trip with a few nights in each. If you’re coming in winter, check road conditions with 511 Alberta before you book a cabin far out along a minor road.

If it’s your first trip, I’d stay three or four nights in the town of Banff or on Tunnel Mountain and two nights at Lake Louise. If you have a car and want to save money, choose Canmore as your base. If you dream of a cabin with a fireplace and wildlife outside the window, spend a couple of nights along the Bow Valley Parkway, and if you’ve been here before, Kananaskis is the quiet alternative.

July and August are peak season with the highest prices, and hotels in Banff and at Lake Louise get booked up well in advance. So book as soon as you know your dates, and sort out your hire car with Booking.com in good time. The shuttle buses to Moraine Lake only run from summer until mid-autumn, and in winter the road out there is closed. On the plus side, prices are lower in winter, when Banff becomes a ski destination with Mt. Norquay just above the town and Lake Louise Ski Resort at Lake Louise.

Many people combine Banff with Vancouver on the coast, and I’ve rounded up the best areas in Vancouver here. If you’re flying on east, you can read my guide to Toronto and my guide to Montreal.

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