Banff & Lake Louise
The Heart of the Rockies
Turquoise lakes, glaciers, and wildlife in Canada's first national park.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Banff & Lake Louise.
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake — impossibly turquoise glacial water.
The Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic drives.
Ski three big resorts in winter; hike and canoe in summer.
Soak in hot springs with mountain views.
Elk, bighorn sheep, and bears around a postcard town.
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Banff is the Rockies at full volume — glacier-fed turquoise lakes, jaw-dropping drives, and wildlife everywhere, with a cozy mountain town at its heart.
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Banff & Lake Louise
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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