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The Fairmont Banff Springs |
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Walter Phillips Gallery |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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107 Tunnel Mtn Rd Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff T1L 1H5 • 403-762-6281
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Distance:
~0.622 km * |
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Description:
This spare, intimate space, located on the grounds of the Banff Centre for the Arts, is home to a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. A substantial permanent collection is also available, much of which is displayed throughout the campus. Dedicated to contemporary art, the gallery represents national and international artists. In addition to the exhibitions, there are also lectures and other events that help to elucidate and inform the issues that the art addresses. Video and performance art are cultivated, along with more traditional media, such as photography, painting and sculpture. |
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Canada Place |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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101 Mountain Ave, Banff T1L 1K2 • 403-760-1338
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Distance:
~0.716 km * |
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Canada Place is a multi-faceted attraction with wide appeal. For the history buff, there are exhibits detailing Canadian culture and achievements, plus the fascinating Siksika Nation Interpretive Centre. For nature fans, there's beautiful Cascade Gardens where the view extends well beyond the colorful borders to include the mountains beyond. You'll also find Banff National Park administration building here. |
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Upper Hot Springs |
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(Attractions & Activities - Parks) |
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101 Mountain Ave Sulphur Mountain, Banff T0E 1E0 • 403-762-1515 • 800-767-1611
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Distance:
~0.717 km * |
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Just a brief drive south of town, these thermal springs draw bathers year-round to their warm, soothing waters. The complex, which was renovated in 1996, has attracted visitors since the 1880s and now boasts modern facilities, including a large outdoor pool, a wading pool, and an indoor spa. Several shops and a cafe are available as well. If you're ambitious, you can hike from town to the site over somewhat steep terrain. If not, simply enjoy the incredible vista from the comfort of the pool. |
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Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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1 Birch Ave, Banff T1L 1A8 • 403-762-2388
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Distance:
~0.865 km * |
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Commemorating the contributions and presence of native Americans in the area, this museum has been in operation since 1952. Named for a local shopkeeper and friend of the Indians, the facility maintains displays on hunting, culture, and domestic activities. Clothing, a teepee, and quilts are among the many items available for perusal. A gift shop offers related merchandise, showcasing the heritage of a society who lived close to nature in a time before Europeans inhabited Canada's western plains and mountains. |
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Cave and Basin National Historic Site |
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(Attractions & Activities - Parks) |
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311 Cave Ave, Banff T1L 1K2 • 403-762-1566
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Distance:
~0.894 km * |
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First discovered in 1883 by railroad workers, this underground spring is the reason that Banff and the Banff National Park exist today. Wealthy Victorians flocked to take the heated waters, believing the mineral-infused springs to be healing and therapeutic. The town was created around the site, and the springs operated until 1976. They were restored and reopened in 1985 for the centennial celebration of the park and have been open ever since. Although bathing in the pool is no longer permitted, visitors may explore the area via trails and informational displays. A fascinating excursion and a great attraction for kids and adults alike. |
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Banff Park Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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91 Banff Ave, Banff T1L 1J4 • 403-762-1558
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Distance:
~0.925 km * |
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Set in a rustic pagoda near the Bow River, this museum dates from the turn of the last century. It houses a collection of native creatures that have been stuffed and mounted for display. Most of the specimens date from 1890 to 1930 and were acquired when hunting was permitted in the area. The museum, which has the distinction of being western Canada's oldest natural history museum, provides a glimpse of both the diversity of the Rockies and the Victorian conception of a wilderness. A reading room and a hands-on discovery room for children are also part of the complex. |
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Primrose Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - Breakfast) |
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425 Mountain Ave Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff T1L 1J2 • 403-762-1841
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Distance:
~0.929 km * |
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Description:
A neutral decor, accented with honey-toned wood, ensures that each diner's attention focuses on the incredible view and the fantastic cuisine. An array of hot and cold appetizers prepares the palate for what's to come. Pastas include a Southern crayfish pappardelle and pink peppercorn smoked chicken and asparagus over penne. Main courses prove tempting as well. Take note of caribou medallions with blackberry sauce or lamb chops with a parmesan olive crust. Alberta beef and a variety of seafood dishes are also great options, and a tofu and vegetable strudel will resonate with vegetarians. |
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Banff Book & Art Den |
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(Shopping - Gift Stores) |
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94 Banff Ave, Banff T1L 1B3 • 403-762-3919 • 866-418-6613
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Distance:
~0.933 km * |
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Loved by locals and visitors alike, this stylish book store is bathed in tones of sage, ochre and terra cotta. A multitude of shelves houses thousands of books on subjects ranging from science and history to travel and cooking. Also available are New Age literature, best sellers, and a wide variety of local history, botany and mountain texts. Reggae and blues music drifts in the background, adding an extra level of pleasure to the experience of browsing. Maps and guides are also available, along with a wide selection of children's merchandise and a number of antique books. |
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About Canada |
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(Shopping - Gift Stores) |
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105 Banff Ave, Banff T1L 1B1 • 403-760-2996 • 800-760-9872
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Distance:
~0.950 km * |
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Description:
This shop offers higher quality merchandise than some of the other gift shops in town. Along with clothing, jewelry and trinkets, you'll find original paintings, photography in both black-and-white and color, stone sculptures, wood and antler carvings, and a variety of arts and crafts. Ceramics, glass, and ammolite (fossilized mother-of-pearl and Alberta's signature stone) are also available. |
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Quest Gallery |
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(Shopping - Art Galleries) |
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105 Banff Ave, Banff T1L 1B1 • 403-762-2722
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Distance:
~0.950 km * |
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Description:
Occupying part of an historic building, this gallery places a premium on works created by Canadian artists. Set in an environment of white walls, hardwood floors, and a pressed metal ceiling, the shapes and textures of the pieces become prominent. Much of the merchandise is Native American in origin: stone sculpture, wood turnings, jade carvings, and antler carvings are among the finds. Accompanying them are jewelry, raku pottery, geodes, sharks teeth and other fossils. Many of the items are quite affordable, and the quality is substantial as well. |
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