Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park, famous for glacier-fed lakes, mountain trails, and year-round outdoor adventure.
Lake Louise
Paddle a canoe across brilliant turquoise water framed by the Victoria Glacier.
How to get there: About a 45-minute drive from the town of Banff.
Moraine Lake
Hike scenic trails around one of the most photographed lakes in the world.
How to get there: Personal vehicles aren’t allowed on the access road, so take the Parks Canada shuttle or a tour bus from the Lake Louise area.
Johnston Canyon
Walk along catwalks bolted to canyon walls to reach two beautiful waterfalls.
How to get there: About a 25-minute drive from Banff along the Bow Valley Parkway.
