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Cascade Gardens

Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Ranked #11 of 27 attractions in Banff
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
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Cleveland, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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We went to the Gardens on our last day in Banff and were pleased by the cost (free!) and by the beauty. I love to take floral pics and in July there were plenty of blooms to choose from. We did notice that there were areas where water should have been, but no water cascading. We overheard someone saying that... More

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New Hampshire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2011
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Picturesque, well maintained gardens...... spectacular views.... and free!! More

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Toronto
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2011
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Despite having been to Banff several times before, I didn't go to Cascade Gardens until this trip. Wow. I don't know whether I was there at a particularly peak time or not, but it was astounding. It's tucked behind the park administration building, so it's easy to miss -- and even just looking at it from the entrance doesn't do... More

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Kinnelon, New Jersey
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2011
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Cascade Gardens is easy to reach from downtown Banff and a pleasant way to spend some time in the evening or during the day. It was very attractive and well maintained and there is no charge. More

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Austin, TX
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011
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Abundant and diverse flowers bloomed in these gardens by the Park Administration building. The garden includes pretty bridges and pagodas as well. It is framed by tall trees behind it and of course the mountain peaks that surround Banff. You get a nice view of the town and the peaks behind it from the other side of the Park Administration... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2011
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