Outdoors things to do in Banff

We rank 294 outdoor things to do in Banff, Canada. The highest scoring is Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $11 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
294
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$11

Outdoors in Banff compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Banff by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus94$808h4.9/5 (846)
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour91$1618h4.9/5 (965)
Lake Louise Emerald Lake Natural Bridge Half Day Tour89$464h4.9/5 (404)
ShuttleBus 2way Banff to Lake Louise (1Hr) and Moraine Lake (1Hr)88$285h4.8/5 (536)
Open Top Touring, Legendary Banff Tour87$471.5h4.9/5 (743)
Explore Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Takakkaw & 3 National Parks87$779h5/5 (162)
Sunwapta, Athabasca Falls, Peyto, Bow Lake, Icefield Parkway87$10210h4.9/5 (247)
Johnston Canyon Icewalk87$804h4.9/5 (534)
12 Iconic Stops: Banff & Yoho Premium Small Group Guided Tour86$15310h5/5 (140)
Lake Louise and Moraine Lake/ Emerald Lake Half Day Tour85$474h4.8/5 (324)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Banff

Outdoors in Banff: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Banff?
Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100 from 846 traveler reviews. Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour, Lake Louise Emerald Lake Natural Bridge Half Day Tour, ShuttleBus 2way Banff to Lake Louise (1Hr) and Moraine Lake (1Hr) follow close behind. We rank 294 outdoors experiences in Banff in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Banff cost?
Expect around $119 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Park Distillery Tour with Craft Spirits Tasting from $11, 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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