Day 1
Tunnel Mountain and Bow River
- 8:00Tunnel Mountain TrailheadSight
- 10:30Cave and BasinDay trip
- 14:00Bow River Trail WalkBow River PromenadeWalk
Day by day
Day 2
Johnston Canyon and Lake Louise
- 7:30Johnston Canyon TrailheadSight
- 11:30Lake Louise GondolaDay trip
- 16:00Moraine Lake by Parks Canada shuttleMoraine LakeSight
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Day 3
Sulphur Mountain and Spray River
- 8:00Banff GondolaDay trip
- 12:30Banff Park MuseumWalk
- 14:00Spray River Trail BikeSpray River TrailBike ride
Day 4
Lake Louise and Glaciers
- 7:30Lake LouiseSight
- 9:15Lake Agnes Tea House HikeLake Agnes TrailSight
- 12:00Plain of Six Glaciers TrailSight
Day 5
Johnston Canyon and Hot Springs
- 8:00Johnston CanyonSight
- 11:30Upper Hot SpringsSight
- 13:00Sulphur MountainSight
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Banff questions
Is 5 days enough for Banff?
Five days covers the main trails and viewpoints with early starts. Use the Banff bus system to move between sites without renting a car.
Do I need to book Lake Louise shuttles ahead?
Yes, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake require advance shuttle reservations in summer. Book through the Parks Canada website weeks before travel.
How much does the Banff Gondola cost?
Adult tickets in peak season cost roughly 90 CAD or more, and prices change by date. Buy online to skip the counter and choose a morning slot.
Can I reach Johnston Canyon without a car?
The Banff to Johnston Canyon bus runs from town in summer. It leaves from the Banff bus station and takes 25 minutes.
