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Kootenay National Park Travel Guide

Kootenay National Park, just west of Banff on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies, preserves the valleys of the Kootenay and Vermillion rivers. The park contains prime wildlife habitats and a number of hiking trails. Although Kootenay's scenery is as grand as anywhere else in the Rockies, its trails are considerably less crowded than those in the neighboring parks. Read More

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Hotels

from: $268

The Fairmont Banff Springs

Box 960
Banff T1L 1J4 Map

Distance: 28.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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from: $110

Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

521 Banff Avenue
Banff T1L1B1 Map

Distance: 29.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Brewsters Mountain Lodge

208 Caribou St
Banff T1L 1C1 Map

Distance: 29.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

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Attractions

Johnston Canyon

30 minutes west of Banff on the Bow Valley Parkway
Alberta, Canada

Distance: 26.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Open year-round, Johnston Canyon features a 5.5 km interpretive trail up the canyon where you can... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola

expert favorite attraction
2.5 km south of downtown Banff
Hot Springs Rd.
Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0

Distance: 28.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Gliding high over the Canadian Rockies, the glass-enclosed Banff Gondola flies its passengers above... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Two Jack Lakeside Campground

expert favorite attraction
Minnewanka Lake Loop Road, Banff National Park
Banff, Alberta T1L 1K2

Distance: 28.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Two Jack Lakeside Campground is a small campground with 74 sites located on Minnewanka Lake loop... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Kootenay

Distance (mi.)
Calgary International Airport 89.8 map
Edmonton International Airport 197.9 map
Spokane International Airport 234.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Kootenay

Distance (mi.)
Kalispell Glacier National Park Airport 194.6 map
Missoula Johnson-Bell Field 288.5 map
Pullman Moscow Regional Airport 289.9 map

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