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Banff weather essentials

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May
56°F 13°C
33°F 0°C
Jun
61°F 16°C
40°F 4°C
Jul
70°F 21°C
44°F 6°C
Aug
69°F 20°C
42°F 5°C
Sep
59°F 15°C
35°F 1°C
Oct
48°F 8°C
26°F -3°C
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Top-rated hotels

1 Hidden Ridge Resort 4.5 of 5 stars 551 reviews
2 Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets 4.5 of 5 stars 490 reviews
3 Fox Hotel & Suites 4.5 of 5 stars 743 reviews
4 The Fairmont Banff Springs 4.0 of 5 stars 1,236 reviews
5 Banff Aspen Lodge 4.0 of 5 stars 329 reviews
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1 Buffaloberry Bed and Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 83 reviews
2 Banff Avenue B&B 5.0 of 5 stars 77 reviews
3 Thea's House 4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
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1 Bow Valley Parkway 4.5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
2 Banff Gondola 4.5 of 5 stars 455 reviews
3 Parker Ridge Trail 5.0 of 5 stars 19 reviews

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1 Discover Banff Tours 4.5 of 5 stars 239 reviews
2 Chinook Rafting 4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews
3 GyPSy Guide 4.5 of 5 stars 90 reviews
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Top-rated restaurants

1 Nourish Vegetarian Bistro and Tea... 4.5 of 5 stars 229 reviews
2 Bow Valley Grill 4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
3 The Terrace 5.0 of 5 stars 11 reviews
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  • Official Banff Lake Louise Tourism Office events
    • Banff National Park Bike Fest, June 14-17
      Banff National Park Bike Fest, June 14-17
      Banff & Lake Louise
      June 14, 2012 - June 17, 2012
      Banff National Park will come alive with over 400 competitive cyclists participating in five challenging road races and two family fun events. … more
    • Performance In The Park-with Sam Roberts Band
      Performance In The Park-with Sam Roberts Band
      Cascade Gardens, Banff
      June 23, 2012 - June 23, 2012
      Join us in celebrating our mountain and cultural heritage and the importance of protected places while having some rollicking fun in a great location, with friends, family, and great tunes. Bring your … more
    • Banff National Park Dragon Boat Festival: August 11 & 12, 2012
      Banff National Park Dragon Boat Festival: August 11 & 12, 2012
      Lake Minnewanka, Banff
      August 11, 2012 - August 12, 2012
      On August 11 & 12 boats will surge ahead towards towering peaks surrounding a mythical mountain lake, propelled by paddles lifting and lowering in perfect synchronicity. The adrenaline is as palpable … more
    • RBC Granfondo Banff
      RBC Granfondo Banff
      Banff National Park
      August 25, 2012 - August 25, 2012
      The RBC GranFondo Banff is the only GranFondo in North America that is fully contained within the boundaries of a national park. Starting and finishing in the beautiful mountain town of Banff, the 142 … more
    • Subaru Banff International Triathlon
      Subaru Banff International Triathlon
      Banff
      September 8, 2012 - September 8, 2012
      This is one of the most picturesque races in the world. Swim in the pristine waters of Two Jack Lake and bike around the picturesque Minnewanka Loop Road and then into the town of Banff finishing the … more
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Banff overview

Flanked on all sides by the Rockies, Alberta's favorite mountain town offers an irresistible combination of luxury lodges, perfect powder, renowned restaurants and energetic nightlife. With both summer and winter appeal, Banff lures visitors to its stores, spas and slopes year-round. A thriving arts scene, and proximity to Lake Louise and Kananaskis County, add to its allure. Don't miss the hoodoos, intriguing rock spires, in Banff National Park, Canada's first - and the world's third - National Park.
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