Vermilion Lakes, Banff National Park

Name: Vermilion Lakes
Address: Banff National Park, Canada

#6 among attractions in Banff National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Vermilion Lakes are a series of lakes located immediately west of Banff, Alberta, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. ()

Alternative names: Area: 118.61 acres (0.1853 mi²)Elevation: 4521 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°10'41"N, 115°36'11"W

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Vermilion Lakes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Banff Upper Hot Springs, Mt Norquay, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain.

2.6 miSE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Banff Upper Hot Springs, Banff
67 min walk • Banff Upper Hot Springs are commercially developed hot springs located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, near the Banff townsite.
1.8 miN
Winter sport, Ski area
Mt Norquay, Banff National Park
46 min walk • Mt. Norquay is a mountain and ski resort in Banff National Park, Canada that lies directly northwest of the Town of Banff. The regular ski season starts early December and ends mid-April. Mount Norquay is one of three major ski resorts located in the Banff National Park.
2 miE
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Bow Falls, Banff
50 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Bow Falls is a charming natural attraction located in the picturesque town of Banff, Alberta, Canada. This easily accessible waterfall is less imposing in height than some of its counterparts, but it more than makes up for...
2.1 miE
Hiking trail, Park, Outdoor activities
Tunnel Mountain, Banff
55 min walk • Tunnel Mountain, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies within the charming town of Banff, Alberta, offers a unique and accessible hiking experience for visitors looking to immerse themselves in Canada's natural beauty.
1.4 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Banff Park Museum, Banff
35 min walk • The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, located in downtown Banff, Alberta, is an exhibition space associated with Banff National Park.
1.3 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff
33 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.
0.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Historical place
Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff
21 min walk • 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.
1.4 miE
Bridge
Bow River Bridge, Banff
37 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.
1.9 miE
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff
48 min walk • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, formerly known as The Banff Centre, located in Banff, Alberta, was established in 1933 as the Banff School of Drama.
1.4 miE
51°10'14"N • 115°34'23"W
Cascades of Time Gardens, Banff
36 min walk • Garden, Park
1.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stoney Squaw Mountain, Banff National Park
50 min walk • Stoney Squaw Mountain, often called just Stoney Squaw, is a mountain in the Bow River Valley of Banff National Park, adjacent to the town of Banff, Alberta, Canada.