Cascade Mountain, Banff National Park

Name: Cascade Mountain
Address: Banff National Park, Canada

#33 among attractions in Banff National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Cascade Mountain is a mountain located in the Bow River Valley of Banff National Park, adjacent to the town of Banff. The mountain was named in 1858 by James Hector after the waterfall or cascade on the southern flanks of the peak. The mountain has also been called Stoney Chief, which is related to the name of the smaller neighbouring mountain Stoney Squaw, which is still in use. Cascade is the highest mountain adjacent to the townsite. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1887Elevation: 9836 ftProminence: 3077 ftCoordinates: 51°13'44"N, 115°33'47"W

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Cascade Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mt Norquay, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, Banff Park Museum.

2.3 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Mt Norquay, Banff National Park
60 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.
4.3 miS
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Bow Falls, Banff
109 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...
3.6 miS
Hiking trail, Park, Outdoor activities
Tunnel Mountain, Banff
92 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.
3.8 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Banff Park Museum, Banff
98 min walk • The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, located in downtown Banff, Alberta, is an exhibition space associated with Banff National Park.
3.9 miSW
3 lakes with wildlife and a bike trail
Vermilion Lakes, Banff National Park
100 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.
3.7 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff
96 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.
3.9 miS
Bridge
Bow River Bridge, Banff
100 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.
3.9 miS
Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff
100 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.
4.1 miS
51°10'14"N • 115°34'23"W
Cascades of Time Gardens, Banff
104 min walk • Garden, Park
2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stoney Squaw Mountain, Banff National Park
52 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.
4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Brewster, Banff National Park
106 min walk • Mount Brewster is a 2,859-metre mountain summit located in the Vermilion Range of Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada.