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The Perfect Banff Long Weekend Itinerary

🇨🇦What to do for a long weekend in Banff ⬇

Have 2-4 days to check out Banff? Here are some of the best things to add to your checklist of what not to miss!

Day 1:

♨Banff Upper Hot Springs Banff Upper Hot Springs

🐌Cave & Basin National Historic Site Cave and Basin National Historic Site

🚡Sulphur Mountain Gondola Sulphur Mountain

🌇Dinner at Sky Bistro restaurant

Day 2:

🌲Johnston Canyon Hike Johnston Canyon

🛍Shopping on Banff Ave Banff Ave

🍝Dinner at Lupo Italian restaurant

Day 3:

⛸Ice skating on Lake Louise Lake Louise

🛷Dog sledding at Kingmik dog tours

🍲 Fondue dinner at The Grizzly House restaurant

Day 4:

🚶‍♀️Walk along the Bow River

🏰 Explore Banff Springs Hotel Fairmont Banff Springs

🍸 Drinks at Rundle Bar

What would you add to this list? Let me know in the comments!

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#banff #banffnationalpark #banffcanada #visitbanff #travelcanada

2025/3/11 Edited to

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