The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Banff National Park
Banff National Park’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Banff National Park. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Banff National Park. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Lake Louise
Highlight • Lake
One of Canada's most famous locations, Lake Louise (known in the Stoney Nakoda language as Ho-run-num-nay, meaning “Lake of the Little Fishes”) shines with its glacier-fed turquoise waters. The lake …
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Johnston Canyon Waterfalls
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The lower Johnston Falls are very easy to reach, but a completely wet experience. Plan this trip as a "day off" or an easy start before moving on to more …
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Moraine Lake
Highlight • Lake
A bright blue lake against a spectacular mountain backdrop.
In this case: If you are in Banff National Park and you do not want to stop by, it's your own fault!
In this case: If you are in Banff National Park and you do not want to stop by, it's your own fault!
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Lake Agnes
Highlight • Lake
Lake Agnes is a stunningly beautiful alpine lake with surrounding steep mountain walls. It can be a busy place, since there is also the famous Teahouse just at the lake …
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Mistaya Canyon
Highlight • Canyon
The canyon is located about 73 kilometers behind Lake Louise in the direction of Jasper, directly on the Icefield Parkway. There is a small parking lot right on the road. …
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