Outdoors things to do in Banff

We rank 142 outdoor things to do in Banff, Canada. The highest scoring is Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $15 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
142
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
60
From
$15

Outdoors in Banff compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Banff by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour96$2208h4.9/5 (930)
Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus96$1108h4.9/5 (834)
ShuttleBus 2way Banff to Lake Louise (1Hr) and Moraine Lake (1Hr)91$395h4.8/5 (520)
Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff90$26711h4.8/5 (685)
Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure88$1393h4.7/5 (933)
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Half Day Tour87$654h4.8/5 (263)
Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Tour from Calgary - Canmore - Banff86$1158h5/5 (389)
Explore Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Takakkaw & 3 National Parks85$1059h5/5 (144)
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon 1.5h Half Day Tour84$794h4.9/5 (396)
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town84$558h4.8/5 (483)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Banff

Outdoors in Banff: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Banff?
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 930 traveler reviews. Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus, ShuttleBus 2way Banff to Lake Louise (1Hr) and Moraine Lake (1Hr), Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff follow close behind. We rank 142 outdoors experiences in Banff in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Banff cost?
Expect around $135 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Moraine Lake And Lake Louise Tour from Banff from $15, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Banff for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Banff currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Banff?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Banff, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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