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Banff in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Banff cover the town, the lakes and the glaciers. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: town & gondola
  2. 2Day 2: Lake Louise
  3. 3Day 3: Icefields Parkway
  4. 4Glacier walk

Day 1: the town

Gondola, Bow Falls and Lake Minnewanka.

Day 2: the lakes

Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.

Day 3: the glaciers

The Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefield.

Banff in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Banff?
Three days lets you enjoy the town and gondola, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, and the Columbia Icefield.
What are the best day trips from Banff?
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway and Columbia Icefield, and Johnston Canyon are the top trips.
How do I plan a 3-day Banff itinerary?
Spend day one in town, day two at the lakes, and day three on the Icefields Parkway.