Banff Cabins & Vacation Rentals

Banff Travel Guide

Banff is one of the most beautiful spots in Canada and is known for being the home of Banff National park which is made up of glacier lakes and rugged mountains.

Things to Do in Banff

The town, which is surrounded by the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, is set within thousands of miles of national parkland. Top things to do include seeing (and Instagramming) the vivid blue Lake Louise, relaxing in the Banff Upper Hot Springs, which have a well-preserved 1930s bathhouse, hiking around Lake Minnewanka and taking an excursion to see grizzly bears and elk.

The main town is filled with restaurants, cafes and shops and it’s an easy place to spend a few days relaxing, before getting ready to explore the mountains.

Best Time to Visit Banff

The best times to visit Banff are the summer months from June to August, when the weather is hot and you’re not restricted by snow, and December to March, when Banff is used by many as a base town for skiing.

A Local's Guide to Banff

Banff Alberta is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, getting a vacation home in Banff is the best way to get close to some of the most spectacular wilderness. Banff National Park is one of the most impressive national parks in the region, and allows visitors to be fully immersed in nature.

Staying downtown means being in the center of it all. The lively streets are lined with great restaurants, shops, bars, museums and art galleries, and cafes.

Nearby is the beautiful Lake Louise, known around the world for its bright turquoise waters surrounded by rugged peaks. There are many hikes around the lakes, and if you can manage the climb, some offer stunning views of the waters below -- hikes range from easy walks to multi-day backpacking hikes. If you still want to see what the landscape has to offer but aren't up for the walk, horseback riding is a great option.

Banff horse riding tours have been designed to give visitors a taste of what settlers would have experienced 200 years ago. On the journey, riders cross emerald green rivers, climb Sulphur Mountain, and learn to lasso like a cowboy.

A popular day trip is to the world-famous Banff Springs. The hot springs flow from caves on the lower slopes of Sulphur Mountain, and people flock to Banff to enjoy the soothing and healing properties of the mineral rich waters. Today, the Upper hot springs are the last hot springs in the area that are open to the public. It truly is a magical experience to sit in the pools in winter as snows fall on the surrounding mountains.

A mountain vacation would not be the same without some skiing. Sunshine Village ski resort is known for having Canada’s best snow and has three mountains of diverse terrain. The park is suitable for skiers of all abilities, and feature easier green runs to advanced double blacks. Be sure to look into the selection of vacation rentals that Sunshine Village offer, such as Banff’s only ski-in, ski-out hotel: the Sunshine Mountain Lodge.

The spirited town has a range of Banff vacation rentals to suit all types of traveler. Whether on a family vacation looking, looking for a romantic place to stay, or a group of friends in need of budget accommodation, the town has the largest selection in the area. Private vacation rentals are dotted throughout Banff and the mountains, many of which have additional features such as having a hot tub or are pet-friendly.