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Banff weather essentials

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Feb
29°F -1°C
8°F -13°C
Mar
34°F 1°C
13°F -10°C
Apr
46°F 7°C
24°F -4°C
May
56°F 13°C
33°F 0°C
Jun
61°F 16°C
40°F 4°C
Jul
70°F 21°C
44°F 6°C
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Top-rated hotels

1 Hidden Ridge Resort 4.5 of 5 stars 503 reviews
2 Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets 4.5 of 5 stars 439 reviews
3 Fox Hotel & Suites 4.5 of 5 stars 687 reviews
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1 Buffaloberry Bed and Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 78 reviews
2 Banff Avenue B&B 5.0 of 5 stars 76 reviews
3 Thea's House 4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
4 The Poplar Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
5 Mountain Home Bed and Breakfast 4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
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Attractions

1 Bow Valley Parkway 4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
2 Ice Fields Parkway 4.5 of 5 stars 61 reviews
3 Banff Gondola 4.5 of 5 stars 337 reviews

Tours

1 Chinook Rafting 4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews
2 Discover Banff Tours 4.5 of 5 stars 208 reviews
3 Toloco Tours 5.0 of 5 stars 12 reviews
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Top-rated restaurants

1 Nourish Vegetarian Bistro and Tea... 4.5 of 5 stars 214 reviews
2 Bow Valley Grill 4.5 of 5 stars 60 reviews
3 The Maple Leaf 4.0 of 5 stars 202 reviews
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Banff overview

Flanked on all sides by the Rockies, Alberta's favourite mountain town offers an irresistible combination of luxury lodges, perfect powder, renowned restaurants and energetic nightlife. With both summer and winter appeal, Banff lures visitors to its stores, spas and slopes year-round. A thriving arts scene, and proximity to Lake Louise and Kananaskis County, add to its allure. Don't miss the hoodoos, intriguing rock spires, in Banff National Park, Canada's first and the world's third - National Park.

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