3-Days BANFF Itinerary
Buses start point is from Banff Avenue/Banff Town unless specified.
DAY 1
🚌 Lake Louise - Bus Route 8S or 8X from Banff High School Transit Hub (along Banff Avenue)
Lake Louise
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To do: hiking, chilling, and eating while enjoying the beautiful view
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🚌 Moraine Lake - ride a Lake Connector bus from Lake Louise
Moraine Lake Trail
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To do: Rock hiking, walking on the trail surrounding the lake; it is recommended to be in a group of at least 4 members
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DAY 2
🚌 Sulphur Mountain/Banff Gondola - ride Bus Route 1 from Banff Avenue
Sulphur Mountain Trail
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To do: Hiking on the trail or ride a gondola 🚡 going up and have lunch at the top while enjoying the view; take a look at the mini museum above about Banff National Park, walk through the boardwalk above, and enjoy the view of the sea of mountains
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Banff Gondola
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This is where you will buy a ticket for the gondola if you have limited time to hike the Sulphur Mountain.
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Cave and Basin National Historic Site
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When you start hiking in the morning and got up and finished your lunch earlier, you can still hike going down from the Sulphur Mountain going to this place where you can catch the bus that is until 4 pm or 5pm only.
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Places for Lunch
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DAY 3
⛰️ Tunnel Mountain - walk from Banff Avenue or Banff High School Transit Hub bus station to Tunnel Mountain Trail
Tunnel Mountain Trail
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To do: Hiking on the lower trail, then walk back to the bus station
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🚌 Johnson Lake - ride bus route 6 from Banff High School Transit Hub station
Johnson Lake
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To do: Bring extra clothes or swimwear and experience walking into the lake (it's not that deep, good for swimming during summer); walk around the trail around the lake; chill or have a picnic or swing by a hammock by the side of the lake
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🚌 Two Jack Lake - ride bus route 6 from Johnson Lake bus station where you dropped off
Two Jack Lake
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To do: A chill place to do canoeing 🛶; there are picnic tables and chairs; cross the small island 🏝️ (this is fun)
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🚌 Lake Minnewanka - ride bus route 6 from Two Jack Lake where you dropped off
Lake Minnewanka
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To do: Walk on the trail surrounding the lake, rent a boat, or ride the mini cruise to tour around the lake
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💰Budget Tips
🛟 Bring granola bars, sandwich, and water with you when you hike
🛟 Purchase a ROAM super pass on DAY 1 worth $25 CAD
🛟 Purchase a day pass on DAY 3 worth $5 CAD
🛟 Reserve a ticket online to secure a seat on the bus (not applicable for a super pass)
🛟 See https://roamtransit.com/ for updated bus routes and fees
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