3-Day Banff National Park itinerary guide

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Banff National Park — Lake Agnes im Banff National Park

Top stops to prioritize

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
WALLISER STUBE
Banff Gondola
Ramen Arashi Banff
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola
Johnston Canyon, Lower Falls

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Moraine Lake, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola
Johnston Canyon, Lower Falls
Johnston Canyon
Banff Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort
Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Day 2: Southeast side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the southeast side side of town.

Banff Gondola
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Bow Falls Viewpoint
Cascade of Time Garden
Surprise Corner Viewpoint
PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar
Banff Visitor Centre

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Athabasca Falls.

Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Athabasca Falls
Athabasca Glacier
Peyto Lake

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