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Tunnel Mountain Scenic Drive
A short drive just outside of the Town of Banff is big on highlights.
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Tunnel Mountain Scenic Drive Details
A short drive just outside of the Town of Banff is big on highlights. Though the Tunnel Mountain Scenic Drive is short (just 9 kilometers, or 5.6 miles) and slow-moving (hikers and bicyclists use the drive, too, to reach trails), it's chock-full of highlights. From the intersection of Banff Avenue and Buffalo Street, follow Buffalo Street until it turns into Tunnel Mountain Drive. Nearly immediately, the view opens at Surprise Corner on the right hand side to overlook the Bow River and iconic Banff Springs Hotel. Continuing along, the drive meets up with Tunnel Mountain Road and views of Mount Rundle and again, the Bow Valley below. Continue following around until you meet back up with Banff Avenue in downtown Banff. But before you do, take advantage of any of the numerous picnic spots feature terrific vantage points over the Town of Banff below, and hoodoos, or unique rock formations that resemble towers of rocks, that can be found along the roadside.
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Tarry-A-While
Three treed lots were transformed into this residence, Tarry-a-while.
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Tunnel Campground Loop
Beginners and kids will have a blast on this entry-level trail.
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Tunnel Mountain Summit
No need to get into your car to access this hike - you can get to the trailhead easily, right in downtown Banff.
0.4 mi away
Tanglewood
The oldest building in Banff is believed to be Tanglewood, built in 1886.
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Beaver Lodge
The Beaver Lodge was built in 1914 as a boarding house rental property, among the first in Banff National Park.
