Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff

Name: Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Address: 311 Cave Ave, Banff, T0L 0C0, Canada
Telephone: +1 403-762-1566

#7 among attractions in Banff

Nature, Natural attraction, Historical place, Hot springs

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Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff

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Facts and practical information

The Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada is located in the town of Banff, Alberta, within the Canadian Rocky Mountains, at the site of natural thermal mineral springs around which Canada's first national park, Banff National Park, was established. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1916 (108 years ago)Coordinates: 51°10'9"N, 115°35'28"W

Address

311 Cave AveBanff T0L 0C0 Canada

Contact

+1 403-762-1566

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Day trips

Cave and Basin National Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Banff Park Museum, Vermilion Lakes, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Bow River Bridge.

0.9 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Banff Park Museum, Banff
23 min walk • The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, located in downtown Banff, Alberta, is an exhibition space associated with Banff National Park.
0.8 miNW
3 lakes with wildlife and a bike trail
Vermilion Lakes, Banff National Park
21 min walk • The Vermilion Lakes are a series of lakes located immediately west of Banff, Alberta, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The three lakes are formed in the Bow River valley, in the Banff National Park, at the foot of Mount Norquay.
0.8 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff
22 min walk • The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits materials related to the cultural heritage of the Rocky Mountains of Canada, making them available for education as well as research.
0.9 miE
Bridge
Bow River Bridge, Banff
23 min walk • The Bow River Bridge is a road bridge that spans the Bow River in Banff, Alberta. It was built in 1921 and is currently in use. The bridge is adorned with small stones from the river and locally sourced Rundle rock. The bridge also has 3 Indian head reliefs with headresses on either side.
0.8 miE
51°10'14"N • 115°34'23"W
Cascades of Time Gardens, Banff
21 min walk • Garden, Park
1 miNE
51°10'39"N • 115°34'19"W
Willock & Sax Gallery - Banff, Banff
26 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.8 miNE
51°10'26"N • 115°34'23"W
Central Park, Banff
22 min walk • Park
0.8 miE
51°10'20"N • 115°34'23"W
Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, Banff
21 min walk • Museum
0.9 miE
51°10'17"N • 115°34'16"W
Canada Place Banff, Banff
23 min walk • Museum
1.1 miNE
51°10'43"N • 115°34'16"W
Canadian Ski Museum West, Banff
28 min walk • Museum
1 miNE
51°10'40"N • 115°34'23"W
Moraine Lake, Banff
25 min walk • Nature, Lake

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cave and Basin National Historic Site open?

Cave and Basin National Historic Site is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cave and Basin National Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Cascades of Time Gardens, Banff (21 min walk), Vermilion Lakes, Banff National Park (21 min walk), Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, Banff (21 min walk), Central Park, Banff (22 min walk).