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Trip Planner:   Canada  /  Alberta  /  Canadian Rockies  /  Banff National Park  /  Banff  /  Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff National Park

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Historic Site · Tourist Spot
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The discovery of the thermal mineral springs of Cave and Basin National Historic Site in 1883 was a catalyst for establishing Canada's first national park. Today, you can no longer swim in the hot springs, but you can visit the historic site and view displays about the history of Canada's national parks. Admire the cave surrounded by scenic hiking trails and boasting indoor and outdoor natural pools filled with striking azure waters. Make Cave and Basin National Historic Site a centerpiece of your Banff National Park vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Banff National Park trip planner.
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Tours to Cave and Basin National Historic Site

FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Covered Wagon or Horseback Ride in Banff with Western Cookout Covered Wagon or Horseback Ride in Banff with Western Cookout
4.4
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $136 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure 2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR Banff Legends and Landmarks - Historical Walking Tour Banff Legends and Landmarks - Historical Walking Tour
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $7 BOOK WITH VIATOR Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $251 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Private Tour Banff Full Day Private Tour Banff
5.0
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $7 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Sights of Banff: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour The Sights of Banff: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
4.0
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
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FROM $16 BOOK WITH VIATOR Listen to a Tour Guide as You Drive & Walk with our Discover the Rockies Package Listen to a Tour Guide as You Drive & Walk with our Discover the Rockies Package
1.0
Duration: 3 to 6 hours
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FROM $6 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour
Duration: 3 hours
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Cave and Basin National Historic Site reviews

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  • By Julia S
    Availability of wheelchair enhanced mine and my husband's visit 100%. Able to observe all aspects of the displays - excellent viewing. Thank you very much. 
    Availability of wheelchair enhanced mine and my husband's visit 100%. Able to observe all aspects of the displays - excellent viewing. Thank you very much.  more »
  • By JFLeB325
    Recently visited this location which is the birth place of Parks Canada. The cave itself is way smaller than I thought but still very cool to see. Staff members were professional and helpful. I... 
    Recently visited this location which is the birth place of Parks Canada. The cave itself is way smaller than I thought but still very cool to see. Staff members were professional and helpful. I...  more »
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  • By Beena Khan
    Cave is closed because of Covid-19 and Basin is just okay.
  • By Bob Forsyth
    With covid there's not much to see or do.
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