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Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village, abundant wildlife and scenic drives come together in Banff National Park - Canada’s first national park and the flagship of the nation’s park system. Over three million visitors a year make the pilgrimage to the park for a variety of activities including hiking, biking, skiing and camping in some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery. Banff is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

Featured things to do

Three people and a dog on a leash sit atop the summit of a mountain.
Explore by foot on 1 600 km of maintained trails
Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Explore the birthplace of Canada’s national parks
Three adults on mountain bikes
Explore by bike on scenic roads or mountain trails

Hours of operation

Banff National Park is open year-round.

Visitor Centres

Fees

Free admission for youth 17 and under.

Other fees still apply.

Detailed fees list

Contact us

Banff Visitor Centre

Phone number: +1-403-762-1550
Email address: pc.banff-vrc.pc@canada.ca

Lake Louise Visitor Centre

Phone number: +1-403-522-3833
Email address: ll.info@pc.gc.ca

Park Wardens - 24 hours (non-emergency)

Phone number: +1-403-762-1470

Contact details

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Sites nearby

  • Cave and Basin National Historic Site

    Visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site to experience the birthplace of Canada’s national parks and learn about the natural and cultural history of the mountains.

  • Banff Park Museum National Historic Site

    Explore the Victorian-era collection, while admiring the stately 1903 museum, a log masterpiece and the oldest surviving federal building in any Canadian national park. 

  • Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site

    Two centuries ago trappers, traders and the First Nation Peoples shared the rugged western frontier of Canada. At Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site - be a part of the story. Explore, hike, camp and discover their challenges and triumphs.

  • Radium Hot Springs in Kootenay National Park
    Kootenay National Park

    With diverse terrain embracing everything from arid grasslands to glaciers, Kootenay National Park offers the full Rocky Mountain experience along the historic Banff-Windermere Highway. Take a scenic drive or stay and explore the park’s treasures.

  • Family at Emerald Lake
    Yoho National Park

    In the shadow of the Great Divide, Yoho’s towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks reveal the secrets of ancient life, the power of ice and water and the stories of plants and animals that continue to evolve today.