5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
We were able to walk here from the hotel.
Cave and Basin National Historic Site Tours
Visit Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Reviews of Cave and Basin National Historic Site
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Super cool to go inside the cave (costs only a few dollars). There is a trail that goes up to the cave opening from above too. Another trail goes down to the marshy area where you can see tiny fish, snakes, and birds.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Unessential unless you are a hard-core watersnail nerd, but you can see multiple species of (alien) tropical fish living in the hot spring-fed marsh here, and this is also where you can find one of the best wildlife trails there is (don't leave without bear spray, available at the gift center for 50 dollars).
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
There are several species of (alien) tropical fish living in the hot spring-fed marshes here. The center itself is fairly modest, but there is a fantastic trail that starts here (bear spray available at the gift shop!).
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Sundance Canyon Loop hike was spectacular! Our favorite in the Banff / Lake Louise area.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
So interesting. Take the time.
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Best Lodging Options Near Cave and Basin National Historic Site
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Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB
Moose Hotel And Suites
345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
Peaks Hotel and Suites
218 Lynx Street,, P.O. Box 2200,, Banff, AB
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
Hotel Canoe and Suites
600 Banff Avenue, 2000, Banff, AB
Brewster Mountain Lodge
208 Caribou Street, Banff, AB
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB
Banff Aspen Lodge
401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
Otter Hotel
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
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