5 ways to spring into spring in Banff National Park

Floral notes drift through the air and mingle with sunlight sparkling on frosted trees. Anticipation lingers in the cool, crisp mountain breeze. This is a time of change, of rejuvenation, of growth. As we welcome a new season, we invite you to embrace all the opportunities that spring in the mountains has to offer!

1. Travel through time with open top touring

Beginning in April you can delight in a guided tour rich in history, viewpoints, and charm. Climb aboard a vintage-inspired open top coach and allow your guide to transport you back to Banff in the 1930s. This tour features highlights of people, places, and events that helped to make Banff National Park such a special spot to visit.  

2. Embark on an underground adventure

This season of growth and change is the perfect opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and into an underground cave. Brave it with Canmore Cave Tours on the Adventure Tour featuring an 18-metre rappel. Explore the ancient cave formations on the Explorer Tour or discover the cave at your own pace on the Solitude Tour. Follow your instincts as you choose your own adventure; there are no wrong turns on this tour. 

3. Wander and wonder

Although springtime feels synonymous with a fresh start, it is also a time of reflection and appreciation. As the snow melts and green spaces abound; take advantage of milder temperatures and enjoy a Walk Through Banff’s History. Guide yourself through the streets of Banff and discover the roots of this town, and the characters who made it the town it is today. 

4. Savour the season

As daylight stretches out before you, take time to slow down and savour each sweet moment. Treat yourself to a decadent Afternoon Tea experience at either the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel or the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Enjoy a charming afternoon filled with warm drinks and delicate pastries with unparalleled views of the mountains.  

Or, stretch your legs and take advantage of the fresh air with a stroll down Banff Avenue. You’ll be sure to find plenty of sweet stops along the way with familiar favourites such as The Fudgery and Mountain Chocolates. Or, try one of the new delectable desserts offered at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory or a cool ice cream cone at COWS Banff. 

5. Elevate your experience

Feel the change in the air as you take a heli-tour over the Canadian Rockies. Appreciate a new perspective as you soar over snow-capped peaks, glistening glaciers, and beautiful blue lakes. For an extra dash of adventure, you can book a heli-hiking or snowshoeing experience to really elevate your heart rate. Rise to new heights in the fresh mountain air with Alpine Helicopters Inc. or Rockies Heli Canada. 

Breathe in the energy of the mountains and allow yourself to be swept up in the rush of nature reawakening around you. Let go of any winter weariness and let the Banff and Lake Louise area reintroduce itself to you.