Romantic weekend in Banff
A two-day Banff itinerary built for couples — slow mornings, sunset views, dinners worth dressing for and the quiet corners only locals know.
Top spots in Banff
Banff Upper Hot Springs
OutdoorsSulphur Mountain
Soak in mineral pools with mountain views, open year-round.
Johnston Canyon
OutdoorsBow Valley Pkwy
Catwalks over waterfalls; ice-walks in winter.
Lake Louise
OutdoorsDay trip
Glacial turquoise lake under Victoria Glacier — canoe or hike Plain of Six.
Lake Louise Ski Resort
OutdoorsLake Louise
4,200 acres of powder across four faces.
Larch Valley
OutdoorsMoraine area
Golden larches peak late Sept.
Moraine Lake
OutdoorsDay trip
Valley of the Ten Peaks — shuttle-only, go for sunrise.
Where to eat
Bear Street Tavern
$$Pizza / Pub · Bear St
Wood-fired pies and 24 beers on tap.
Eden
$$$$French tasting · Rimrock Resort
Alberta's only AAA 5-Diamond — tasting menu with a view.
Park Distillery
$$Campfire-style · Banff Ave
Rotisserie chicken and house-made vodka.
Three Ravens
$$$Modern Canadian · Banff Centre
Top-floor windows looking at Cascade Mountain.
Tooloulou's
$$Cajun / Brunch · Caribou St
Line out the door for beignets and jambalaya.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Upper Hot Springs. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Banff and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.