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Updated May 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂8.8
    4.9/5
    413 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 573 reviews
    "absolutely stunning. the entire place seems surreal and looks painted. it is calming and awe-inspiring. get to the park early in order to get a parking space and see the water change colours as the sun reflects of it. i would also recommend coming early in order to have the space not be overcrowded, as it gets busy pretty fast and you are unable to enjoy the serenity or take pictures without thousands of people in it."
    Improvement District No. 9
    >100km from Calgary
    Highlights: Banff National Park is the first national park in Canada and the third in the world. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, second only to Yellowstone Park in the United States and Elephant Park in Australia. As the saying goes: 1 Banff is worth 20 Switzerland, which is enough to prove the beauty of Banff. The park is located in a small town west of Calgary, Alberta. It lies at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, surrounded and interspersed by the Rocky Mountains. It is a park floating among the blue sky, mountains, green spaces and rivers. A wonderful creation of nature, so called the soul of the Rocky Mountains. The national park includes the charming towns of Banff and Lake Louise. There are valleys and mountains, icefields and rivers, forests and grasslands, and it is a world-class tourist destination. The vast glaciers can be seen in the rolling mountains, and the emerald lakes are embedded in the dark green coniferous forests like jewels. The attractive attractions in Banff National Park are Banff Town, Lake Louise, Bow Valley Parkway, Banff Springs Castle Hotel, Icefield Drive, Columbia Icefield. In addition, there are five major animals of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in the park, such as bighorn sheep, elk and North American deer, wolves, and grizzly bears. Come to Banff National Park, you can experience a variety of outdoor adventure activities: alpine skiing, ice skating, dog sledding, mountain golf, mountain hiking, fishing, boating, caving; and a wealth of indoor entertainment: natural hot springs, Shopping, tasting local food, museum cultural tours and more. Banff National Park also provides tourist accommodation facilities that are quite complete and full of diversity. There are mysterious and elegant luxury castles with a century of history, affordable brand chain hotels with comprehensive services, warm and comfortable family hotels, and mountain huts loved by hikers... No matter which accommodation facility you choose, the view from the window is the same. Natural scenery. Fall asleep warmly in the embrace of the stalwart Rocky Mountains, wake up in the morning in the face of the transparent morning sun and incomparably fresh air, and the unforgettable travel begins and ends on such a day. In addition, the must-try food when visiting Banff is of course the famous Albert Prairie's premium beef. The beef here has become a local delicacy because of its tenderness, rich meat and no pollution. In addition, you can also taste local fresh food, such as cheese, fresh fish, wild elk and so on. For more information on hotel accommodation and restaurant and bar facilities, please contact the Banff and Lake Louise Visitor Information Centre: BanffVisitorInformationCentre Address: 224BanffAve Tel: 403-762-8421 Email: Info@banfflakelouise .com Lake Louise Visitor Information Center (LakeLouiseVisitorInformationCentre) Address: SamsonMall, VillageofLakeLouise Tel: 403-522-2744
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  • No.2
    󰺂7.5
    4.8/5
    215 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 7603 reviews
    "i was there in May, the weather was just perfect. the lake louise is extremely beautiful and amazing. planning to visit there again soon"
    Improvement District No. 9
    >100km from Calgary
    Highlights: Lake Louise, located on the south side of Highway 1, is a famous scenic spot in Banff National Park. It is shielded by Mount Victoria and surrounded by dense forests, forming a perfect landscape photo, Louise The lake is like a pearl, otherworldly, so it is known as the "sapphire on the Rocky Mountains" and has become a lake favored by photographers.
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  • No.3
    󰺂6.7
    4.8/5
    94 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6009 reviews
    "Canada 🇨🇦 Rocky Mountains Menglian Lake. The blue and green of Menglian Lake cannot be explained by words. Photos can't explain the blue and green like a gem. Photos can't take the color that the eyes see. So you must visit in person. I know how beautiful it is."
    Improvement District No. 9
    >100km from Calgary
    Highlights: Located in Banff National Park, Moraine Lake is a glacial lake at an altitude of 1,885 meters that does not begin to melt until June. The water level rises in late June every year, and the color of the lake changes with the weather, making the calm lake appear blue-green with rippling blue waves, sparkling and crystal clear under the sunlight. The bright blue-green color of Moraine Lake is the result of light refraction by fine rock particles from glacier runoff flowing into the lake. Moran Lake, surrounded by ten peaks, contrasts with the blue sky and white snow. There are many hiking trails around Moraine Lake, and the difficulty level can be selected by yourself. Of course, tourists can also take a cruise to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake.
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  • No.4
    󰺂6.3
    4.8/5
    57 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1358 reviews
    "Emerald Lake, it's really great and beautiful, it's like waiting for something to come here! In this magical world, this feeling of life is like this feeling of life!"
    Columbia-Shuswap A
    >100km from Calgary
    Highlights: Emerald Lake, located in Yoho National Park in British Columbia, Canada, is a must-see. The lake is surrounded by undulating mountains, making the Emerald Lake more beautiful against the mountains. In addition, the lakeside is equipped with various hotels, conference centers and other facilities to facilitate and meet the needs of various tourists. In summer, activities such as canoeing and hiking are also available.
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  • No.5
    󰺂6.1
    4.3/5
    57 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 4215 reviews
    "The trip to the Galaki Mountains in eastern and western Canada has been completed, and the lakes and mountains in the Rocky Mountains are lingering. I want to introduce the "lakelight" first, but I always have to bring the "lakelight" to show its overall potential and beauty. The first is the bow river waterfall, famous for the film "the east of the river" by American movie star Monroe, although far less than Niagara Falls, but the first stop of the Rocky Mountains is it."
    Banff
    >100km from Calgary
    Highlights: Bow Falls is one of the beauties of Banff, a well-known tourist city in Canada. The Bow River is a long river flowing through Banff National Park. The scenic spots here are beautiful and its name has two origins. One is that the river flows from west to north along the mountains north of Banff, forming a bow shape. It is due to the dwarf pine trees that the Indians used to make bows and arrows growing along the river banks. Bow River Falls is world-famous because of the filming of the movie "The Great River Goes East" starring Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Calgary?
Some Best Things to Do near Calgary include:Banff National Park|Lake Louise|Moraine Lake|Emerald Lake|Bow Falls
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Calgary?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Calgary include:Banff National Park:4.9|Lake Louise:4.8|Moraine Lake:4.8|Emerald Lake:4.8|Bow Falls:4.3
Where are Best Things to Do near Calgary located?
The Best Things to Do near Calgary are mainly located in:Banff National Park:Improvement District No. 9|Lake Louise:Improvement District No. 9|Moraine Lake:Improvement District No. 9|Emerald Lake:Columbia-Shuswap A|Bow Falls:Banff