Good to know
- Tickets
- Admission fees apply; confirm current rates on the Parks Canada website.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Summer for outdoor pool access
- Getting there
- 2 km southwest of Banff town centre by foot or short drive
Itineraries with Cave and Basin
Cave and Basin is on day 1
Day 1 of Banff & the Rockies
Tunnel Mountain and Bow River
How Cave and Basin fits into a day.- 8:00Tunnel Mountain HikeTunnel Mountain Trailhead
- 10:30Cave and Basin National Historic SiteCave and Basin
- 14:00Bow River Trail WalkBow River Promenade
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Cave and Basin questions
Can you swim in the Cave and Basin?
No. The pools are protected and closed to swimming.
Is Cave and Basin free to visit?
No. Standard Parks Canada fees apply unless you hold a valid pass.
How long does it take to visit Cave and Basin?
Most visitors spend about one hour on the exhibits and cave viewing.
