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See. Banff Park Museum National Historic Site Learn about local wildlife with preserved taxidermy, including guaranteed bear sightings. Cave and Basin National Historic Site Explore this historic site; check website for seasonal hours. Banff Gondola Mountaintop Experience Enjoy great views of the Canadian Rockies and Banff town from 2,281m elevation.

Eat. Chaya Visit this tiny Japanese noodle shop. Nesters Market Find a great range of organic products at this supermarket. Wild Flour Bakery Enjoy baked goods at this local bakery.

Stay. Banff Ptarmigan Inn Stay a block from downtown with a great location. Banff International Hostel Offers dorms or private rooms with lockers and private bathrooms. YWCA Banff Hotel Features a licensed bistro, common kitchen, and quiet sitting room.

Lonely PlanetJul 15, 2026

15 of the best places in Canada

Breathtaking mountains, lively cities and natural wonders.

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  • Montréal International Jazz FestivalFestivalMontreal, CanadaThe Festival international de Jazz de Montréal is an annual jazz festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Maid of the MistPlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaBoat tour to feel the thunderous spray up close.
  • Niagara Glen hiking trailTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaTakes you through ancient forests and rugged terrain.
  • Greater Niagara Circle RouteTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaScenic biking adventure.
  • Wildplay ZiplinePlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaOffers unmatched views of the falls.
  • Stanley ParkParkVancouver, CanadaThick rainforest near downtown.
  • Audain Art MuseumMuseumWhistler, CanadaDesigned by Patkau Architects and opened to the public in 2016, it holds a comprehensive permanent collection of…
  • Squamish Lil'wat Cultural CentreMuseumWhistler, CanadaVisit Whistler's First Nations museum, tours, art gallery, exhibitions, gift shop, cafe, tourist attraction, events…
  • Royal Tyrrell MuseumMuseumDrumheller, CanadaHome to one of the planet's pre-eminent fossil collections.
  • ManitoulinNeighborhoodManitoulin Island, CanadaWorld's largest freshwater island with First Nations culture.
  • Sylvia Grinnell ParkParkIqaluit, CanadaLandscape on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
  • Canadian RockiesSightCalgary, CanadaStraddles British Columbia and Alberta, offers national parks.
  • Pacific Rim National ParkSightUcluelet, CanadaIt is located in the Pacific Coast Mountains, which are characterized by rugged…
  • West Coast TrailMotelPort Renfrew, CanadaIt is West Coast of Vancouver Island, a 2 hour drive from Victoria, BC.
  • ChinatownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
  • GreektownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025

50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 7, 2025

18 Best Airbnbs for Ski Vacations, From Vermont to the Canadian Rockies

Here's where to call home when you're done on the slopes.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 3, 2025

9 Best Places to Ski in 2026

From the Canadian Rockies to Japan, here’s where to go for new on-site mountain lodges, swanky après wellness, and smooth slope-side experiences.

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