Bow Valley, Banff National Park
#82 among attractions in Banff National Park
Facts and practical information
Bow Valley is a valley located along the upper Bow River in Alberta, Canada. ()
Banff National Park Canada
Bow Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Banff Upper Hot Springs, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, Banff Park Museum.
- 3.7 miWWatersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Banff Upper Hot Springs, Banff
94 min walk • Banff Upper Hot Springs are commercially developed hot springs located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, near the Banff townsite.
- 3.5 miWNatural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Bow Falls, Banff
90 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...
- 3.3 miWHiking trail, Park, Outdoor activities
Tunnel Mountain, Banff
84 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.
- 4 miWSpecialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Banff Park Museum, Banff
103 min walk • The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, located in downtown Banff, Alberta, is an exhibition space associated with Banff National Park.
- 4.4 miWView point, Observatories and planetariums
Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station, Banff
113 min walk • Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station, a National Historic Site of Canada found atop Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, commemorates Canada's participation in the International Geophysical Year, during 1957 to 1958.
- 4.1 miWSpecialty museum, Museum, History museum
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff
105 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 miSNature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Rundle, Banff National Park
76 min walk • Mount Rundle is a mountain in Canada's Banff National Park overlooking the towns of Banff and Canmore, Alberta. The Cree name was Waskahigan Watchi or house mountain.
- 4.4 miSWHike or gondola ride to dramatic views
Sulphur Mountain, Banff National Park
113 min walk • Sulphur Mountain is a mountain in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains overlooking the town of Banff, Alberta, Canada. The mountain was named in 1916 for the hot springs on its lower slopes. George Dawson had referred to this landform as Terrace Mountain on his 1886 map of the area.
- 4 miWBridge
Bow River Bridge, Banff
102 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.
- 3.5 miWConvention center, Theater, Concerts and shows
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff
90 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 miW