I go to Elevation Place fitness classes all the time and I usually enjoy them, except for…read moreWednesdays. I find Sandy condescending and her workouts lack rigour. Her physique is hardly inspiring and her workouts reflect her energy level. Maybe it's time you reconsider her role. I guess I'll do groceries on Wednesday because that is a better workout.

I dropped in to see their facilities and inquire about fees. A beautiful designed community…read moregathering location with very high climbing walls, swimming pool, hot tubs, lockers, showers, steam bath, exercise room, activity rooms for arts and crafts, yoga, etc. The Canmore Library is located inside along with the The Canmore Art Guild Gallery. Lots of parking.

Absolutely breathtaking! Pics don't do this garden justice! Definitely one of most beautiful…read moregardens we have been to (and we have been to many many gardens including Buchart in Victoria). Free to enter, free parking too! We spent about 2 hours here just soaking in all the manicured beauty! And an easy walk to all the shops and cafes in Banff Village :)

It's a free garden just outside of downtown. I found it quite bland just because everything is…read morequite artificial and not very natural but it is a free attraction near town, so there's that. Quick 30 minutes walk through the garden.

As far as off leash parks go, this one is actually rather small, especially for the middle of…read morewilderness, like Canmore is, and kind of boring. But, when the bears aren't around, I'll go into the forest behind (which is technically not off-leash) and there's better scenery, a lake, etc. and makes for a more interesting, longer walk. Lots of people do it, but I won't say it never gets patrolled. However, the background imagery cannot be beat! I've never had issues with parking - it's very easy to find. May be a little hard to turn left into the dog park if traffic is heavy but otherwise it's a good place to let your dog blow off some steam if you're not going to take him/her for a hike. Review #2 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge

Quite the view, too bad most of the hiking spots were closed due to bear activity. Anyways, made…read morethe best of my day by taking photos with a group of friends and chilling near the lake. Oddly enough you can swim but only at your own risk. I'd imagine it would be very cold. Parking lot is fairly big with an open field next to parking lot for your dogs. There is an outhouse next to the lake which is nice. There is Canmore which is not a far drive away from this lake. People are quite friendly. If your brace enough to swim in the lake go for it, there is no life guard on site at all or ever I suppose. I would definitely comeback again just to enjoy the scenery. Mountains in the distance, what else can you say. Benches and rocks everywhere along the lake. Recommended for any adventurist or picnic's.

Ready for a birds-eye view of Banff and the majestic mountains surrounding the area? No need to…read morehike the switchback trails 3000ft up to the top, there's a fun little gondola ride you can take! We had a group of 8 people, which was perfect to fit into two gondolas. The rides up and down are about 5min long and you get a nice 360 view of the area. Once at the top, there's a few boarded walking paths with overviews to take your pictures. The walk all the way to the opposite point is another 5-10mins. It's a casual walk but it does include about 100 stairs for those who may have difficulty getting around. If you don't want to make the walk, there's a coffee shop and restaurant where you can dine with a view. There's wildlife around to see as well- goats, chipmunks, birds and more. We didn't see any bears but they do advise bear spray. We spent about 45min up top, making the round-trip experience about 1 hour. It was the perfect way to enjoy the crisp morning air on a sunny summer day!

We made reservations in advance via Pursuit Pass for departure time and return time. Print out all…read moretickets in advance in case of SOS before arrival for faster check-in. If you're taking a free shuttle from Brewster Transportation, there are certain areas in Banff where shuttle will pick up and drop off passengers. Allow over an hour before departure time: 1) Park your vehicle in free or paid public parking. 2) Walk to designated shuttle area(s). 3) Shuttle(s) will make multiple stops prior to arriving at Sulphur Mountain. We enjoyed the magnificent scenery from various elevation levels indoors and outdoors. Highest peak at 7,846 ft. There's a plethora of information to read, washrooms, hydration station to refill water flask(s), casual and fine dining, observatory deck, fireplace, gelato cart, gift shop, Starbucks. We spent about a little less than two hours exploring everywhere on upper level before descending and catching the shuttle. Worth the exhilarating and fascinating experience!

Great viewpoint and the perfect spot to capture those iconic postcard quality pictures of Fairmont…read moreBanff Springs, Bow River, and the Rundle Mountains. This viewpoint is located between Buffalo Street and Tunnel Mountain Road. The drive to this viewpoint does go through some residential areas, however it is scenic and worth the journey. There's a very small parking area and this lot does get busy. Surprise Corner provides a breathtaking vantage point of the Rundle Mountains. There's a trail connected to the parking area that goes down to the Bow River. This is called the Hoodoo Trail and is a lovely walk down to the river. There's also an elevated platform across the street from the parking lot. This does require ascending a flight of stairs. If you are visiting during the winter months, traction shoes help quite a bit. The parking lot does get a little icy and slick.

I had been trying to get some good shots of the Fairmont Hotel, but could not find the perfect…read morespot. Then our bus drove a little ways out of town to a perfect spot to take an photo of this iconic hotel. This platform was built with the distinct purpose to allow people/tourists to take a photo of the hotel and surrounding area. There is additional signage that talks about the arts programs that have long been a part of the Banff community. So glad that we had this opportunity.

I can't believe there's only one other review for this beautiful park in the heart of Banff town!…read more Just a few minutes walk from downtown Banff and perfectly situated along the Bow River, Central Park is a huge park for everyone to enjoy! My first time here was actually in summer of 2019 and they happened to have live music one afternoon at the gazebo. So many people were spread out around the park relaxing on the grass, picnic blankets or sitting at one of the many picnic tables just enjoying the sunny day, hanging out and listening to the local artist/band while soaking in the gorgeous views of the mountains and Banff town! More recently, my hubby and I were back in town for the 2023 Banff Marathon/Half Marathon/10K weekend and the race hub was set up at Central Park (race packet pick up, expo, pre-race festivities, and start/finish area). We loved getting to do "Yoga in the Park" here as part of the Banff Marathon festivities and just hang out here before and after the race itself. If I lived in Banff, I'd probably be here everyday! It's just the most picturesque place to go for a run, walk, have a picnic, take your kids to play in the playground or just run around on the grass. They even have a farmers' market and craft market here from time to time (possibly weekly), and a large public washroom/restroom building by the main parking lot. Not to be missed when in Banff!

What a great place to be on Canada Day! Live music, dancing, drums, fireworks, everyone in red -…read morefrom head to toe. Great to see the community to come together to celebrate their country. Shout out to Amelie Patterson. Awesome performer- hope she comes to SF one day.

Easy and longer walk where you're able to hear the sounds of waterfalls. Calming. Able to take…read morephotos from different vantage points. Spacious area to stop and go at your own pace.

Absolutely gorgeous falls! A must-see while visiting the town of Banff. The parking lot is decent…read moresize, and well maintained. You can see the falls from the area right across the parking lot. If you want a view from above, you can take the stairs trail up to the top. Such beautiful scenery and the sound of the waterfall is therapeutic. There are places to sit and eat and enjoy the waterfall at the base and riverbank. Such an awesome viewpoint. Would highly recommend!

The Fenlands Banff Recreation Center is located in the town of Banff, where you can play a…read moremultitude of sports and activities while being surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Even when checking in at the front desk, she told me, "Yeah, we're really lucky!" We found this place because we wanted to play a little pickleball to mix in with all of our outdoor adventures. We contacted them through email, and they were very responsive in our interactions. When we finally arrived, they were having their pickleball courts renovated. However, they set up a pickleball net in the curling area and gave us tape to set up our own court! It was awesome! We had this whole area to ourselves, and it was a memorable experience to play pickleball with good friends and music, while being surrounded by beautiful, rainy nature through the windows. It was unforgettable! Who would want to do indoor activities while in the Banff area?! Well, sometimes, it's ok to take a break and play some sports, especially if there is rough weather. This is the perfect place for it! Excellent customer service with fair prices, and I can't wait to return to check out the entire facility!

Rocking out to 80's music and roller skating! I skated the whole two hours, as I just wanted to…read moresing all the tunes I grew up listening to!