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Banff: Things To See & Do
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Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours
Experience the breathtaking scenery of Lake Minnewanka in this
90-minute tour of this rugged paradise richly steeped in
history, native folklore and geology, with the highlight being a
trip to Devil's Gap.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Sailing times:
10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm.
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Pricing:
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Boat tours approx.
CAD 28 per adult, CAD 12 per child (ages 5-11 years). Free
for children 4 and under.
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Contact:
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(403) 762-3473
(Telephone) |
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More
Info:
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Reservations
required for groups only. URL: www.minnewankaboattours.com |
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Getting
Here:
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Location: Approx.
15 minutes from Banff. Bus available from most downtown
hotels & the Brewster bus depot [(403) 762-6767]. |
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Banff Park Museum
This elegant building erected in 1903 exhibits the charms of
Victorian times, as well as hundreds of Rocky Mountain animal,
bird, insect, and geological specimens.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Daily. Summer
Hours: 10 am - 6 pm (May 15 to Sept. 30) Winter Hours: 1 pm
- 5 pm.
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Pricing:
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Youth: CAD 1.50,
Senior: CAD 2.00, Adult: CAD 2.50, Family: CAD 5.75.
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Contact:
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(403) 762-1558
(Telephone) |
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
Banff Avenue by the Bow River Bridge, Banff, AB |
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Cave & Basin
The birthplace of
Canada's National Park System, this attraction offers exhibits &
multimedia shows, as well as a self-guided trail experience. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Daily. Summer
Hours : 9 am - 6 pm (May 15 to Sept. 30) Winter Hours:
Weekends: 9:30 am - 5 pm. Weekdays: 11 am-4 pm.
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Pricing:
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Admission: Adults
CAD 2.50, Seniors (65+) CAD 2.00, Youths (6 - 18) CAD
1.50, Family (Two parents and children 6 - 18) CAD 5.75.
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Contact:
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(403) 762-1566
(Telephone) |
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
End of Cave Avenue, Banff, Alberta |
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The Whyte Museum of the
Canadian Rockies
This museum offers
contemporary & historical exhibitions on the Rockies heritage &
worldwide mountain culture, consisting of paintings, textiles,
photos and artefacts, as well as guided historical town walks,
heritage homes tours and gallery tours. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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10 am - 5 pm, year
round (except Christmas & New Year's).
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Pricing:
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Adult CAD 7.
Student CAD 4.50, Senior (65 & over) CAD 4.50, Free
Admission for Children 5 & under, Family Pack (any 4 family
members) CAD 18, Heritage Excursions & Guided Tours CAD 5.
Booking via telephone.
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Contact:
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(403) 762-2291
(Telephone) |
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
111 Bear St., Banff, AB T0L 0C0 (downtown Banff, opposite
Town Hall) |
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