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Banff weather essentials

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Feb
29°F -1°C
8°F -13°C
Mar
34°F 1°C
13°F -10°C
Apr
46°F 7°C
24°F -4°C
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
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Top-rated hotels

1 Hidden Ridge Resort 4.5 of 5 stars 503 reviews
2 Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets 4.5 of 5 stars 439 reviews
3 Fox Hotel & Suites 4.5 of 5 stars 687 reviews
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1 Buffaloberry Bed and Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 78 reviews
2 Banff Avenue B&B 5.0 of 5 stars 76 reviews
3 Thea's House 4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
4 The Poplar Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
5 Mountain Home Bed and Breakfast 4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
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Attractions

1 Bow Valley Parkway 4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
2 Ice Fields Parkway 4.5 of 5 stars 61 reviews
3 Banff Gondola 4.5 of 5 stars 337 reviews

Tours

1 Chinook Rafting 4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews
2 Discover Banff Tours 4.5 of 5 stars 208 reviews
3 Toloco Tours 5.0 of 5 stars 12 reviews
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Top-rated restaurants

1 Nourish Vegetarian Bistro and Tea... 4.5 of 5 stars 214 reviews
2 Bow Valley Grill 4.5 of 5 stars 60 reviews
3 The Maple Leaf 4.0 of 5 stars 202 reviews
  • Official Banff Lake Louise Tourism Office events
    • Snow Days!
      Snow Days!
      Banff and Lake Louise
      January 14, 2012 - February 12, 2012
      SnowDays is a exciting new festival that celebrates all that is wonderful about winter. Building on past traditions and establishing new ones, you can expect a variety of ways to play and enjoy our … more
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    • Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic
      Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic
      Lake Louise, Alberta
      February 25, 2012 - February 26, 2012
      On February 25 & 26 2012, the 3rd Annual Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic will bring that quintessentially Canadian game to one of the most scenic venues on the planet. Whether you're on the ice or … 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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