Events, Attractions & Links
Wondering what you could possibly find to do in the adventurous, exciting, world renowned town of Banff? Or the surrounding area?
Don’t worry we’ve got plenty of options (none of them include watching TV in our common area either.)
What's To Do?
Looking for other ideas on what to do?
- Get (almost) Naked! The Banff Upper Hot Springs is the perfect way to warm up and chill out. With an average temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, an après ski soak is just what the doctor ordered.
- Johnston Canyon – Located just 17km from the town of Banff on the 1A highway, this hike is one of the most popular, summer or winter, in the area. Walk amongst tall Lone Pines, across steel bridges and to the highlight – the Upper Falls, 100 ft. high!
- Sulphur Mountain Gondola – Located just minutes from downtown Banff, the gondola whisks you on an 8-minute journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, 2281m (7486ft) high. With a mountain top restaurant, 360 degree panoramic view and a National Historic Site, this is not to be missed.
- Hermit Cabin – A rather elusive sight, many locals don’t even know of its existence. But well worth the mission to find it. This Cabin is approximately 100 years old and was home to a well-known, but less oft seen Banffite. Located around one of the more popular lakes in the National Park, not too far from town – we’ll leave you to find it.
- Bow Falls Trail – Hit the trail, you can find it just behind the Banff Y Mountain Lodge, and head towards the falls. This popular trail (for good reason) follows the Bow River towards Bow Falls and finishes with a stunning view of the valley, and the Banff Springs Hotel.
If that doesn't inspire you, then why not try out one of these?
| Adventure |
Mountain Biking, Hiking, Climbing, River Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fly Fishing, Horse Back Riding, Ice Fishing, Snow Shoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Downhill Skiing, Golf. |
| Sight Seeing |
Self-drive motor coach tours to lakes, glaciers, ice fields, mountain meadows, natural hot springs, historic sites. Helicopter tours. Gondolas, Wildlife. Photography. Bird watching. |
| Walking Tours |
Museums, art galleries, shopping, historic sites, rivers, lakes, waterfalls. |
| Entertainment |
Banff Centre for music, dance, film, art. Banff Mountain Film Festival. Calgary for NHL Hockey, CFL Football, Calgary Stampede. Local lounges, shopping, clubs, ten pin bowling and restaurants. |
| Health Spas |
Banff Fairmont Spa, Banff Upper Hot Springs natural pools. |
Links from the area
Banff/Lake Louise Tourism
Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine
Mount Norquay Ski Hill
Lake Louise Ski Area
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
The Banff Centre
Discover Banff Tours
Banff Airporter
Banff Transportation
Parks Canada
Banff Gondola (and webcam)
Tourism Calgary
Hostels & Links to other Canadian YWCA's with accommodation
YWCA of Vancouver, British Columbia
YWCA of Calgary, Alberta
YWCA of Montreal, Quebec
Backpackers Hostels Canada
Links to International YWCA's with accommodation
YWCA Hong Kong
Hotel Y Melbourne
Y on the Park Hotel Sydney
YWCA Garden Hotel Beijing
Hoteli Helka Helsinki
Fort Canning Lodge Singapore
Links of Interest
Gay Vacations
The Weather Network
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