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Brewster's Mountain Lodge
#10 of 31 hotels in Banff
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Banff Park Lodge Resort and Conference Centre
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The Juniper Hotel
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Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge
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Cathedral Mountain Lodge
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Banff International Hotel
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#1 of 36 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Other
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- Jul 15, 2009 "Must have!"
- Jul 14, 2009 "Even the kids loved it!"
- Jul 11, 2009 "Money well spent!"
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#2 of 36 attractions in Banff
Location Details: Directions: 5 minute drive (2.5 km / 1.5 miles) southwest of Banff. From downtown, take Banff Ave south across Bow River, then a left on Cave Ave. Take a right on Mountain Ave and...
Attraction type: Tram
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- Jul 19, 2009 "Magnificent experience and views of Banff"
- Jul 18, 2009 "Wonderful views and a nice way up"
- Jul 14, 2009 "Great views, although you pay for them!"
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#1 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park
Beautiful lake surrounded by woods and hiking trails.
Attraction type: Lake
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- Jul 1, 2009 "Really Romantic"
- Jun 29, 2009 "Brewster Adventures Horse Stable"
- Oct 4, 2008 "lake louise"
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#2 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park
Location Details: Directions: 30 minute drive northwest of Banff on Trans Canada Hwy (watch for the signs) Latitude / Longitude: 51.245695 / 115.841328 Hiking Details: Distance / Time: Average 40...
Attraction type: Canyon
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- Jun 12, 2009 "like a fairy tale"
- Jun 2, 2009 "Popular walk to beautiful waterfall."
- Aug 19, 2008 "Words can't describe"
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#1 of 4 attractions in Lake Louise
This beautiful lake nestled in the mountains is best known for its appearance on the back of the Canadian dollar bill.
Attraction type: Lake
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- Mar 17, 2009 "Heavenly place!"
- Oct 8, 2008 "Out for A Drive"
- Sep 20, 2008 "far more beautiful than lake louise"
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#3 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park
Please see Inside Canadian Rockies: Icefields Parkway.
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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- Jul 19, 2008 "Great (Scenery) and Not-so-Great (Snow)"
- Jul 9, 2008 "Must see place"
- Jul 26, 2006 "Wow "
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#2 of 4 attractions in Lake Louise
Attraction type: Lake
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- Jul 11, 2009 "Stunning"
- Jun 29, 2009 "MUST SEE!!!"
- Aug 21, 2008 "This is the one lake you HAVE to see. Spectacular."
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#4 of 36 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: National park; Tour
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- Jul 14, 2009 "The Glacier Trail - unbelievable!"
- Mar 24, 2009 "Johnston Canyon with your own car"
- Feb 9, 2009 "Grotto Canyon Ice Walk"
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#5 of 36 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Spa
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- Jul 6, 2009 "Terrible Makeup/Hair setup"
- Mar 2, 2009 "So worth it!"
- Sep 23, 2008 "Never Disappointing"
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#4 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park
These spectacular slopes offer great skiing for advanced skiers.
Attraction type: Ski area
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- Mar 28, 2009 "Big ski area, but not good for non-skiers"
- Dec 1, 2008 "I have to say I was disapointed"
- May 3, 2008 "Not a full value for the money"
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#5 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park
The largest ski area in Canada has trails for skiers of all abilities.
Attraction type: Ski area
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- May 31, 2009 "Fantastic resort - absolutely beautiful"
- Mar 28, 2009 "Great day of skiing"
- Dec 28, 2008 "Overpriced and boring. No good for snowboarding"
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#6 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park
Attraction type: Hiking trail; Other; Tour
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- Sep 29, 2008 "Fun and informative tour"
- Jun 16, 2008 "Awe inspiring"
- Jan 13, 2008 "A must do!"
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#6 of 36 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Horseback riding stable; Tour
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- Jul 5, 2009 "This is a MUST!!!"
- Sep 15, 2008 "best day of our 3 week trip"
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#7 of 36 attractions in Banff
Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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- Jul 15, 2009 "great ride"
- Jul 6, 2009 "Sundance Lodge Nice,Chris Great Guide"
- Feb 4, 2009 "Horse Riding in Banff, Alberta - Getting Back In The Saddle"
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#8 of 36 attractions in Banff
In 1902, journalist Norman Luxton moved to Banff and soon made himself an indispensible part of the community. He became the publisher of the local newspaper and opened a curio shop which specialized...
Attraction type: Natural history museum; History museum
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- May 11, 2004 "Highlight of visit to Banff"
- Aug 23, 2003 "Very worthwhile"
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#7 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park
Attraction type: Historic site
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- Sep 12, 2008 "Beautiful Hike with a fabulous destination"
- Dec 23, 2007 "Best"
- Sep 18, 2007 "One of the best!"
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#8 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park
With a variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced slopes, this ski resort is perfect for skiers of all abilities.
Attraction type: Ski area
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- Jul 14, 2008 "Very good hill for intermediate+ skiers"
- Aug 29, 2005 "Unbelievable views"
- Oct 29, 2008 "急斜面が多いスキー場、動物の歓迎を受けたが・・・"
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#9 of 70 attractions in Banff National Park
The snow never melts on this glacier, a major tourist attraction.
Attraction type: Geological formation
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- Aug 17, 2007 "Touristy, but interesting"
- Sep 30, 2008 "氷河の水"
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#9 of 36 attractions in Banff
Like snow? Come to the biggest glacial field in the northern hemisphere.
Attraction type: Geological formation
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- Jun 2, 2009 "Cheaper than a trip to the moon!"
- Nov 26, 2008 "Don't go by bus but walk the Icefields"
- Oct 22, 2008 "Do the Icefield before it is too late"
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