A bad day’s fishing: better than a good day at work. Whether fishing is spiritual exercise or just relaxation, Banff, Alberta is a great place to fish.

A bicycle is an excellent way to take in the scenic beauty of Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies, whether you prefer mountain biking or road cycling.

In the midst of the Canadian Rockies alpine peaks and rugged, unspoiled wilderness you can hit a round of golf at the Fairmont Banff Springs course.

Banff has places to play and traditional recreation facilities available all year long, regardless of the weather, if you’re tired of skiing, hiking and such.

You can play outdoors in Banff, Alberta and Banff National Park, or you can indulge in more refined sports, such as tennis. Many local hotels boast a court.

Banff, Alberta, and Banff National Park: one of the best destinations in the Canadian Rockies for outdoor recreation, and that includes swimming.

Placid alpine lakes; lazy rivers; rippling mountain creeks and epic whitewater: perfect for canoeing and kayaking. It’s all in Banff National Park.

Two great ways to cool off in the alpine summer: enjoy a sedate float tour or an adrenaline-soaked whitewater rafting trip in Canada’s Banff National Park.

Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours offers interpretive tours each day; each cruise explores the history, native folklore, and geology of Banff National Park.

Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, Banff is a wonderful spot for a romantic getaway, and what’s more romantic than a tour via horse drawn carriage?