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Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Banff
A rustic-elegant timber lodge on Tunnel Mountain above Banff town, with fireplaces in the rooms.
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Boutique hotels in Banff
Banff's lodges sit beneath the Canadian Rockies, near turquoise lakes, glaciers and the wildlife of Canada's first national park.
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Where to stay in Banff
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Moraine Lake Lodge
Banff
A small summer-only lodge on the shore of Moraine Lake, with the Valley of the Ten Peaks outside the window.
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Mount Engadine Lodge
Banff
A remote, all-inclusive mountain lodge in Kananaskis, with moose often grazing in the meadow.
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Post Hotel & Spa
Banff
A Relais & Châteaux log lodge in Lake Louise village, famous for its wine cellar and restaurant.
Banff National Park, founded in 1885, is Canada's oldest and most famous park, with glacier-fed lakes such as Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway and forests full of elk, bears and bighorn sheep. The town of Banff is small and lively, with hot springs and a gondola, while Lake Louise is quieter and closer to the high mountains.
Where to stay
Banff town is the most convenient base, with restaurants and shops. Lake Louise and the remote lodges in the backcountry are better for those who want to be among the peaks.
Good to know
Summer is busy and access to Moraine Lake is by shuttle or tour only. September is quieter and often beautiful, and winter brings three ski areas. A park pass is required.
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Questions about Banff
How many boutique hotels are there in Banff?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Banff, including Buffalo Mountain Lodge, Moraine Lake Lodge and Mount Engadine Lodge.
