Dinner spot at the top of the Banff Gondola with an amazing view. Advanced reservation recommended.

Quite likely Banff’s most easily reached hike. The Bow Falls Trail delivers much more than you might expect from a 1.2 km walk. Fuel up with a velvety latte or an ice cream and set out right from downtown Banff over the historic Bow River Bridge.

The wooded trail along the river stays cool even on the sunniest of days, leading to an intriguing wooden staircase ascending above the trees. The viewpoint above cascading Bow Falls will make you stop in your tracks – and pull out your camera - before descending to feel the mist of the falls below.

With stunning views and 27 private treatment rooms, the 40,000-square-foot award-winning day spa beckons anyone seeking genuine connection and balance. Watch the sunset behind the Rockies from the outdoor whirlpool, lounge in your plush robe on the sunny spa terrace and detox in the steam room or eucalyptus-scented sauna. Give yourself over to treatments designed to prepare you to explore the stunning landscapes of Banff National Park - massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and couple's treatments.