Cave and Basin National Historic Site Tours

Cave and Basin National Historic Site which includes views, mountains and tranquil scenes
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Step outside and enjoy the natural spaces at Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Put on your boots, grab your map and tackle the walking trails.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when in Banff. Cave and Basin National Historic Site is a great place to kick off here, but there are lots of other fine spots to explore. Upper Hot Springs, Banff Gondola, and Mount Norquay Ski Resort are not far from the protected natural landscape and will fill in your day nicely.

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Reviews of Cave and Basin National Historic Site

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Sep 17, 2019

We were able to walk here from the hotel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Sep 11, 2019

Super cool to go inside the cave (costs only a few dollars). There is a trail that goes up to the cave opening from above too. Another trail goes down to the marshy area where you can see tiny fish, snakes, and birds.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Sep 1, 2019

Unessential unless you are a hard-core watersnail nerd, but you can see multiple species of (alien) tropical fish living in the hot spring-fed marsh here, and this is also where you can find one of the best wildlife trails there is (don't leave without bear spray, available at the gift center for 50 dollars).

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Sep 1, 2019

There are several species of (alien) tropical fish living in the hot spring-fed marshes here. The center itself is fairly modest, but there is a fantastic trail that starts here (bear spray available at the gift shop!).

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 16, 2019

Sundance Canyon Loop hike was spectacular! Our favorite in the Banff / Lake Louise area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 28, 2019

So interesting. Take the time.

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