{"id":23360,"date":"2011-08-24T11:20:33","date_gmt":"2011-08-24T15:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=23360"},"modified":"2018-11-30T12:52:44","modified_gmt":"2018-11-30T17:52:44","slug":"things-to-do-in-banff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/23360\/things-to-do-in-banff\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in Banff Without a Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the ironies of experiencing the wide-open spaces that North American National Parks offer is the lack of public transportation available to reach or explore these pristine places. Personal vehicles are a major cause of pollutants that are contributing to devastating environmental effects in our National Park system.<\/p>\n<p>What if an alpine wilderness of supreme beauty existed, that was blissfully easy to reach without a car?&nbsp; What if, once you arrived, there was a network of inexpensive buses so extensive and frequent that all of nature\u2019s glories were easily accessible? What if the town center offered fine dining and shopping, without intruding on the pristine surroundings?<\/p>\n<p>Head north to the Canadian Rockies for <strong>things to do in Banff<\/strong>, and you will see that ecologically-sound dreams really do come true.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Banff Transportation Scoop<\/strong><br \/>\nGetting around Banff is super convenient, thanks to <strong><a title=\"Roam transit system\" href=\"http:\/\/www.banff.ca\/locals-residents\/public-transit-buses\/roam.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roam<\/a><\/strong>, the public transit bus system. Roam operates three bus routes that cover the whole town, with bus stops near just about any spot that you could want to get to. Roam is Canada&#8217;s first all-hybrid bio-diesel\/electric bus fleet, so your energy-efficient conscience can rest at ease. They are user-friendly, accepting U.S. and Canadian currency for the $2 single fare. The three-day, unlimited pass is a bargain at $12. MTA, if you\u2019re listening take note, buses can be attractive. Roam hybrid buses feature eye-catching mountain wildlife imagery that brightens their exteriors with graceful photographs of local bears, elks and goats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience the Natural Beauty of Banff<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-27343 aligncenter\" title=\"Banff\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/19527615312_00f3cf5f5f_h-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/19527615312_00f3cf5f5f_h-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/19527615312_00f3cf5f5f_h-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/19527615312_00f3cf5f5f_h-37x25.jpg 37w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/19527615312_00f3cf5f5f_h.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/>Banff has an extensive trail network, with something for all levels of hikers. If you\u2019re after sweeping vistas without sweating too much, try Tunnel Mountain Trail, about a 15-minute walk from the town center, or a five-minute bus ride. Reaching the summit takes about an hour of steady uphill walking, but your efforts will be rewarded with one of the most gorgeous panoramas in the Rockies.<\/p>\n<p>If your muscles are feeling a bit sore after the exertion, hop on the bus and head straight to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotsprings.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Banff Upper Hot Springs<\/a><\/strong>. Luxuriate in the comfort of these soothing outdoor hot springs, set against the backdrop of stunning alpine scenery. The mineral-rich water\u2019s temperature is consistently between 98-104 degrees, so it feels good year round, and that rotten-egg sulfur smell is hardly noticeable once you\u2019re immersed in the water. They even rent swimsuits, so there\u2019s no excuse not to take the plunge.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing says Canada more than canoeing, and Banff is a lovely place to spend some time engaging in this pursuit. The Bow River runs through town, and <strong><a title=\"Blue Canoe site\" href=\"http:\/\/banffcanoeing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Canoe<\/a><\/strong> is the place to rent kayaks and canoes. The helpful staff is always ready to give novices some instruction before they start paddling, and they even have guided trips for those who desire expert company.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Rocky Mtn. Raft Tours\" href=\"http:\/\/www.banffrafttours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocky Mountain Raft Tours<\/a> has several daily float trips, providing a free shuttle to the launch site. The floats traverse a calm section of the Bow River, making it a good choice for those who want to experience the river without getting too wet. If you\u2019re looking for more thrill-inducing whitewater, <a title=\"Chinook Rafting\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chinookrafting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinook Rafting<\/a> has a half-day trip that should suit you. The Horseshoe Canyon trip serves up big waves and Grade IV whitewater, alongside spectacular scenery, and includes shuttle service.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23760 aligncenter\" title=\"Horseback riding in Banff\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5773_125567601179_525671179_2975209_1825756_n.jpg\" alt=\"Horseback riding in Banff\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\">If you\u2019re itching for a truly Western experience, get on a horse. <a title=\"Horseback riding Banff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.horseback.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday on Horseback<\/a> has a varied selection of trail rides with something to suit all levels of equestrian skill. The Wilderness Cookout ride will have you feeling like an extra in a John Wayne movie.<\/p>\n<p>Banff is a cycler\u2019s paradise, and renting a bike and helmet is easy at <a title=\"Bactrax biking\" href=\"http:\/\/www.snowtips-bactrax.com\/index.php\/bike-camping-rentals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bactrax<\/a>, located on Bear Street in downtown Banff. There is a good selection of bikes in excellent condition, and the staff will be happy to point you in the direction of some great rides, where you are likely to cross paths with a herd of grazing elk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shopping in Town<\/strong><br \/>\nBanff is a world-class resort town, and you will find many shopping options. If you want to bring home a piece of the West, <strong><a title=\"Trail Rider Store in Banff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.banffpark.tv\/warnertrailriderstore\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trail Rider Store<\/a><\/strong> will be more than happy to oblige with Boulet Boots and Stetson Hats. Canadian global favorites Lululemon and Roots are here too, and don\u2019t miss a scoop at <strong><a title=\"Cows shop in Bannf\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cows.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cows<\/a><\/strong> on Banff Avenue, known as Canada\u2019s best ice cream. After you\u2019ve finished your cone, wander into one of the many art galleries that represent local, Canadian and international artists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When Hunger Strikes<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23763 aligncenter\" title=\"Balkan Restaurant\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/6076308451_e0be7d3376.jpg\" alt=\"Balkan Restaurant\" width=\"416\" height=\"244\">You will build up an appetite in the mountain air, and Banff restaurants will satisfy your cravings. If you\u2019re wanting a smattering of belly dancing and plate smashing with your <em>Moussaka<\/em>, head to family-run <strong><a title=\"Balkan restaurant Banff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.banffbalkan.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Balkan<\/a><\/strong> for good food and entertainment at a reasonable price. The <strong><a title=\"Sleeping Buffalo Resto in Banff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.crmr.com\/buffalo\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleeping Buffalo Restaurant<\/a><\/strong> at the Buffalo Mountain Lodge is just outside of town on Tunnel Mountain Road. Set amidst breathtaking beauty, this casually elegant restaurant is the place to sample regional Canadian cuisine. For a sophisticated tangle of flavors, start with the <em>Charcuterie Platter<\/em>, a smattering of locally smoked and cured meats, served with house-made fruit relish. The wine list features some good Canadian choices from Niagara and British Columbia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to Stay<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27344 aligncenter\" title=\"Fairmont Banff\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/ce9541ba-556f-403f-a56a-99b6de53a75c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"449\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/ce9541ba-556f-403f-a56a-99b6de53a75c.jpg 980w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/ce9541ba-556f-403f-a56a-99b6de53a75c-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/ce9541ba-556f-403f-a56a-99b6de53a75c-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/ce9541ba-556f-403f-a56a-99b6de53a75c-53x25.jpg 53w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/>The&nbsp;<strong><a title=\"Buffalo Mountain Lodge\" href=\"http:\/\/www.crmr.com\/buffalo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buffalo Mountain Lodge<\/a><\/strong> (from $169) is just outside of town, in an unsurpassed natural setting, easy to reach by bus or on foot. Offering a two-night stay and soak package for $120, <strong><a title=\"Banff Mountain Lodge website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ymountainlodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Banff Mountain Lodge<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is located in the heart of town and is run by the YWCA and has clean and comfy private and dorm accommodations at low prices, with amenities like wifi, a cafe and a cook-it-yourself kitchen. The iconic and eco-friendly <strong><a title=\"Banff Fairmont Hotel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fairmont.com\/banffsprings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel<\/a><\/strong> (from $240), which sets guests up with everything from horseback riding to rafting to a day of skiing, is magnificent in its castle-like splendor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there<\/strong>: <em><a title=\"Air Canada website\" href=\"http:\/\/aircanada.com\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Canada<\/a> flies non-stop from Newark to Calgary daily, in four and \u00bd hours. The <a title=\"Banff Airport shuttle service\" href=\"http:\/\/www.explorerockies.com\/airport-shuttles\/?utm_source=google-adwords&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=brewster%20airport&amp;utm_campaign=airporter-shuttles-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brewster Banff Airport Express<\/a> runs 7 times each day, will get you from the airport to Banff in 90 minutes. These comfortable buses have WiFi on board, and cost just under $50 each way. The <a title=\"Banff Tourism Website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.banfflakelouise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Banff Lake Louise Tourism<\/a> website is full of useful information that will help you plan your active getaway.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>KPICASA_GALLERY(ThingsToDoInBanffCanada)<\/p>\n<p>Lead photo by <a title=\"Go to Rick Schwartz's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/justenoughfocus\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"57\">Rick Schwartz,<\/a> lake shot by <a title=\"Go to Krishna Santhanam's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wonderkris\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"50\">Krishna Santhanam<\/a><\/p>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the ironies of experiencing the wide-open spaces that North American National Parks offer is the lack of public transportation available to reach or explore these pristine places. Personal vehicles are a major cause of pollutants that are contributing to devastating environmental effects in our National Park system. What if an alpine wilderness of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":128,"featured_media":27341,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[146,105,147],"tags":[103,88,104,13,8,57,95,99,52,41,11],"class_list":["post-23360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-banff","category-canada","category-featured","tag-active","tag-adventure","tag-bus","tag-dining","tag-green-travel","tag-hotel","tag-kayaking","tag-luxury-hotel","tag-outdoors","tag-romantic","tag-shopping"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Things to do in Banff<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our list of the best things to do in Banff, Canada. From outdoor adventures, eating, shopping, and romantic experiences. 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