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FIND SOMETHING TO DO IN BANFF

Family Fun

Discover Banff & Its Wildlife

Uncover the secrets of a historic mountain haven with a local guide leading the way as you gaze at stunning
8:30am
3 Hours
Most Popular

Canmore Helicopter Tours

A once in a lifetime experience to fly over mountain peaks, alpine meadows, pristine lakes and to the “Matterhorn of
Throughout the day
25 Mins, 35 Mins, 45 Mins
See Lake Louise with Discover Banff Tours
Most Popular

Banff + Lake Louise Tours

Combo Package; experience the picture perfect viewpoints of Banff and the world-famous Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.  Included: Discover Banff
All Ages
May-Oct

Columbia Icefield Tour

Explore The Canadian Rockies on a Columbia Icefield Adventure The Columbia Icefield is a truly awe-inspiring natural wonder, and it
8:00am
11 Hours

Horseshoe Canyon Raft + Horseback Ride

Combo Package; raft through exciting whitewater rapids through Horseshoe Canyon, then take a scenic horseback ride along the glacier-fed Bow
12+
May-Sep

Horseback + Gondola + Hot Springs

Combo Package; saddle up for a riverside ride, soar up to a mountain summit and soak in mineral hot springs. 
8+
Apr-Oct

TRIP PLANNING ADVICE

32 Things to Pack for Banff Weather: A Seasonal Guide

The old saying in Banff goes, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait 20 minutes.” Alberta temperatures are notorious for their unpredictable fluctuations and when traveling in the Rocky Mountains you never know what the weather will do next. So what should you pack when you visit Banff? Here are a few tips.

What To Do In Banff In June

In June the snow is melting, the lakes are thawing and the rivers are filling. It’s the perfect time to be outside! Here are our recommended top 6 June activities.

What To Do In Banff In May

Looking for the best things to do in May? Our furry neighbours are waking up, feeding on berries in the low valley bottoms and giving wildlife watchers a show! As summer inches closer lakes start to thaw and it’s the perfect time for water activities such as whitewater rafting and lake cruises.

32 Things to Pack for Banff Weather: A Seasonal Guide

The old saying in Banff goes, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait 20 minutes.” Alberta temperatures are notorious for their unpredictable fluctuations and when traveling in the Rocky Mountains you never know what the weather will do next. So what should you pack when you visit Banff? Here are a few tips.

Getting From Calgary to Banff & Canmore: All the Options

We’ve come a long way from the days when the only way to get from Calgary to Banff was on horseback. You’ve now got a lot more options to choose from and whether you choose to drive, take a shuttle service, a bus, private transfer or taxi, the journey is truly spectacular.

BANFF WEATHER & CLIMATE

Banff Average Temperatures

High Low
Celsius Fahrenheit Celsius Fahrenheit
January -5 23 -15 5
February 0 32 -11 13
March 4 40 -8 18
April 9 49 -3 27
May 14 57 2 31
June 20 72 5 41
July 25 82 7 45
August 24 80 7 44
September 17 66 3 38
October 10 50 -1 31
November 1 32 -8 18
December -5 23 -14 7

Banff Average Precipitation

Rainfall
(mm)
Snowfall
(cm)
January 2.4 38.2
February 1.7 30.0
March 1.6 27.0
April 10.6 26.3
May 42.4 17.1
June 58.4 1.7
July 51.1 0.0
August 51.2 0.0
September 37.7 7.0
October 15.4 18.9
November 6.0 33.6
December 2.8 43.9