Banff TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Up to $150 off: Dining at select Fairmont Hotels Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

$419/nt+: Banff Fairmont with late check-out, upgrade Perfect Escapes

$181/nt+: 4-star The Rimrock Resort Hotel Expedia

$280/nt+: 4-star The Fairmont Banff Springs Expedia

$249/nt+: 3-star Mount Royal Hotel Expedia

Banff Avenue Bed and Breakfast
The friendly hosts at this B&B minutes from downtown are eager to share information about the area. The décor is... romantic | b&b | hidden find

Bumper's Inn
This 39-unit bargain is cozy, conveniently located a block from Banff Avenue, and boasts a terrific steakhouse. Sizable rooms... family | hidden find

Banffshire Club
The Fairmont Banff Springs’ gourmet room is a majestic yet unstuffy throwback to classic fine dining, with clubby... romantic | smart splurge | restaurant | expensive | view | notable wine list | eclectic | notable chef | quiet | fine dining | date spot | people-watching | prix-fixe

Fairmont Banff Springs
Called “The Castle,” this 120-year-old, 778-unit property lives up to its nickname with splendid restaurants... golf | family | romantic | spas | smart splurge | business | historic | resort | pool | expensive | gym | shops | bowling | fine dining | ski valet

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
This eco-conscious grande dame, with its arched picture windows and hand-painted ceilings, reigns over the lake. Mount Temple... family | romantic | smart splurge | business | historic | resort | pool | expensive | gym | shops | fine dining | ski valet

Fox Hotel and Suites
Within walking distance of downtown, this homey, high-end hotel has friendly service, a gorgeous communal hot tub patterned... family | new | spas | business | all-suite | resort | gym | hot tub | ski tours

Hidden Ridge
These comfy, attractive condos, most with kitchens and fireplaces, come in assorted architectural styles. The clientele is... family | resort | hot tub | condo

Banffshire Club
The Fairmont Banff Springs’ gourmet room is a majestic yet unstuffy throwback to classic fine dining, with clubby... luxury | romantic | smart splurge | view | notable wine list | eclectic | notable chef | quiet | fine dining | date spot | people-watching | prix-fixe

Walliser Stube
Located in the Fairmont Chateau hotel, this exquisite eatery channels 19th-century Switzerland with hand-painted cabinets,... luxury | smart splurge | view | notable wine list | eclectic | notable chef | fine dining | swiss | date spot | celeb hangout | people-watching

Bison Mountain Bistro and General Store
Savor fine artisanal cheeses, specialty meats, and homemade preserves, mustards and ketchups in the general store. Come... family | patio | local favorite | lunch | fine dining | hidden find

Fuze Finer Dining
Banff’s sleekest space marries a U.N. of culinary influences in the kitchen. The result? Artful presentations of... design | notable wine list | eclectic | local favorite | lunch | fine dining | bar scene

Maple Leaf Grill
Canadian-themed (but utterly un-hokey), this lodge-style grill—think branch chandeliers, bear rugs and antique... family | notable wine list | eclectic | lunch | date spot | brunch | bar scene

The Keg
The Keg serves some of the town’s best steaks in Wild West upscale saloon-ski-lodge digs. Don’t miss the Baseball... family | business | local favorite | lunch | fireplace | steakhouse

Bruno's Café
Over a dozen hefty heifers are decked out with gourmet trappings (tapenade to smoked salmon!) at this classic burger joint.... family | live entertainment | open late | comfort food | lunch | hidden find | burgers | open 7 days

Tommy's
This lively, memorabilia-decked sports hangout dishes out great burgers, quesadillas, pierogies, pork ribs, and the house... open late | comfort food | local favorite | lunch | bar scene | burgers | open 7 days | happy hour