Summer in Banff
Summer in the Canadian Rockies is unlike anything else. Glacier-fed, turquoise blue lakes provide endless opportunities for adventure – hiking, floating, fishing, rafting, canoeing – just to name a few. The possibilities are truly remarkable. Discover all there is to do to make the most of your summer in Banff National Park.
Banff Weather in Summer (July – September):
Average Temperature: 15°C to 26°C (59°F to 79°F)
Typical Weather: Warm and sunny with occasional thunderstorms, especially in the afternoons
Summer Activities
When you’re in a natural paradise in the heart of Canada’s first national park, there’s no shortage of activities to take on. Explore the mountains, paddle pristine lakes, play a round of tennis, or splash the day away in the pool. Find your ideal summer experience at Fairmont Banff Springs.
Running & Walking Trails
Bow Glacier Falls Hike & the Icefields Parkway
Glacier Skywalk
Ziplining
Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Pools & Fitness Centre
White Water Rafting
Private Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour
Tennis Courts & Lessons
Golf Course Driving Range Experience
The Yoho Explorer
Shuttles to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Helicopter & Heli-Hiking Tours
Golden Skybridge
Climbing Tours
Pursuit Collection Sightseeing
Hiking & Walking
Sherbrooke Lake & the Great Divide
Boating, Canoeing & Float Trips
Gondola & Lifts
Sunrise Hike
Golf
Open Top Touring
Ultimate Explorer
Horseback Riding
Guided Tours
ATV Tours
Family, Recreational & Cultural Programs
The Best of Banff
Wildlife Corridor Tour
Fishing
Celebrate Summer in Style with Banffchella
Forest Bathing
Exclusive Guided Sightseeing Adventure – Summer
Columbia Icefields Adventure
Whyte Museum
Vermilion Lakes Bike Tour
Stanley Thompson Golf Course Cart Tour
Banff Gondola
Summer Rentals
Exclusive Guided Hiking Adventure – Summer
Guided E-Bike Tours
Sightseeing & Wildlife Tours
Sundance Canyon E-Bike & Hike
Summer Events
Make the most of your summer and explore all the unforgettable events Banff has to offer. Fairmont Banff Springs is the perfect homebase for everything happening in this incredible summer vacation destination.
Bagpiper Performance
Stanley’s Clubhouse
Art in Nature Trail
Rundle Bar Patio
Canada Day at the Castle
Maybe Sammy x Rundle Bar Collaboration
Master Mentalist
Vermillion Room Lunch
Pottery Painting with Crock-A-Doodle
Vermillion Room Patio
Bagpiper Performance
Alice in Wonderland Circus Show
Shuttle to Lake Louise and Lake Moraine
Banffchella
The Ancestors are Talking – Painting by the Indigenous Seven
Summer Offers
Plan your perfect summer vacation escape to Canada’s Castle in the Rockies. Our special offers and packages make it even easier to get away to Fairmont Banff Springs in the summer.
Fairmont Gold
Suite Life
Fairmont Spa Wellness Retreat
CAA / AAA Membership Discount – Save 15% + Dining Credit
Banff Golf Vacation
Seniors Rate
Alberta Resident’s Rate
Banff Bed & Breakfast
Summer Blogs
Summer in Banff is a time filled with exciting activities, dining experiences, and adventure. Read all about what makes Banff National Park an unforgettable summer vacation destination on our blog.
Banffchella Signature Cocktail Recipe: Ruby Slipper
Swing into Summer
Banffchella Signature Cocktail Recipe: Ginger & Turmeric Mule
Experience Banffchella: Banff’s Parisian Garden Party
Wellness in Banff National Park
Wildflower Cocktail Recipe
Alberta Local Ingredients
10 Reasons to Visit Banff in Summer
Top 10 Summer Activities in Banff
Banff’s Best (and only) Golf Course
Best Hikes in Banff
Top 10 Rainy Day Activities in Banff
Celebrations At The Castle
The Best Nanaimo Cheesecake Bars
Garden & Tonic
Blanket Fever
Virgin Cherry French 75
Homemade Gingerale
Mad Hatter Mocktail
Healthy Homemade Granola Bars
Strawberry Arugula Salad
Healthy Power Balls
Caramelized Shallot and Crispy Speck Dip
Delicious Cauliflower Gratin
Smoked Fish Dip
Amazing Parsnip Soup
Adopting A Pet In Banff
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
The Vermillion Room’s Bison Bourguignon Recipe
Smoked Right Hand Cocktail Recipe
Golf Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course boasts an 18-hole championship course designed by legend Stanley Thompson, as well as a 9-hole Tunnel Mountain Course surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks. The two one-of-a-kind courses provide memorable experiences for golfers of every skill level.
Summer Weather In Banff
From July to September, Banff enjoys warm, sunny days, but cool temperatures are not uncommon. At an elevation of above 1,400 metres (4,600 feet), the outdoor temperature cools off significantly at night. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C (72°F).
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