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.
Sherbrooke Lake & the Great Divide
Climbing Tours
Gondola & Lifts
Ultimate Explorer
Wildlife Corridor Tour
Family, Recreational & Cultural Programs
Private Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour
Celebrate Summer in Style with Banffchella
Tennis Courts & Lessons
The Best of Banff
Golden Skybridge
Columbia Icefields Adventure
Exclusive Guided Sightseeing Adventure – Summer
Sightseeing & Wildlife Tours
ATV Tours
White Water Rafting
Guided Tours
Golf
Boating, Canoeing & Float Trips
Fishing
Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Stanley Thompson Golf Course Cart Tour
Forest Bathing
Sunrise Hike
Exclusive Guided Hiking Adventure – Summer
Pools & Fitness Centre
The Yoho Explorer
Helicopter & Heli-Hiking Tours
Sundance Canyon E-Bike & Hike
Summer Rentals
Bow Glacier Falls Hike & the Icefields Parkway
Pursuit Collection Sightseeing
Ziplining
Horseback Riding
Vermilion Lakes Bike Tour
Banff Gondola
Hiking & Walking
Whyte Museum
Golf Course Driving Range Experience
Shuttles to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Glacier Skywalk
Running & Walking Trails
Open Top Touring
Guided E-Bike Tours
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.
Rundle Bar Patio
Vermillion Room Lunch
Maybe Sammy x Rundle Bar Collaboration
Bagpiper Performance
The Ancestors are Talking – Painting by the Indigenous Seven
Shuttle to Lake Louise and Lake Moraine
Art in Nature Trail
Canada Day at the Castle
Banffchella
Stanley’s Clubhouse
Bagpiper Performance
Pottery Painting with Crock-A-Doodle
Vermillion Room Patio
Master Mentalist
Alice in Wonderland Circus Show
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.
Banff Bed & Breakfast
Good As Gold
CAA / AAA Membership Discount – Save 15% + Dining Credit
Fairmont Spa Wellness Retreat
Alberta Resident’s Rate
Seniors Rate
Suite Life
Spring into Summer – Save up to 25%
Banff Golf Vacation
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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