What To Do Near Banff National Park? by K Gordon Schultz June 12, 2015 written by K Gordon Schultz June 12, 2015 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 2.4K While youโre in the Canadian Rockies, you might as well take advantage of all that Mother Nature has to offer and experience the activities that speak to you along with your BC whitewater rafting day trips. Here are four top Banff National Park activities you can partake in before or after a rafting day trip with your trusted, local outfitter, Wild Water Adventures. HIKING Twenty minutes from Field, BC, youโll find a short trail to Takakkaw Falls. From the Cree word meaning โmagnificent,โ Takakkaw could either be a refreshing start to your day or a great way to finish! Park in the lot and begin the short hike. Once you reach a fork in the trail, you can either turn left to go across the bridge that will take you to the base of the waterfall, or turn right and visit the viewpoint. There you can see the waterfall tumbling behind the trees. Note that the trail is only open from June until October. Other hiking options include Emerald Lake and the Iceline Trail. It takes about an hour to hike all the way around Emerald Lake but itโs a great way to see the local wildlife and to sneak a peek at the Burgess Shale fossil beds. The Iceline Trail is a more intense day trip that begins at Takakkaw Falls but takes you around mountain peaks, glaciers, and the Yoho River. One day of rafting and another around the Iceline Trail, and youโll be spent! LEARN THE HISTORY The interactive Burgess Shale exhibit at the Field Information Centre allows you to explore the mysteries of a long-gone world that existed half a billion years ago. Fossils extracted from the fossil bed are also on display. Visiting Emerald Lake will also allow you to view the fossil site. The Spiral Tunnels were an important part of Western Canadian history, as they allowed for safer, easier transport within the Canadian Rockies. Two viewpoints are available to watch the trains that still pass through daily. GO UP THE MOUNTAIN One of the most popular Banff National Park activities is taking the Sightseeing Lift, which allows you to get a birds-eye view of the Canadian Rockies in all their splendor. Combine this with a gentle whitewater rafting trip (or something a little more advanced!), and that would be an exciting, fulfilling day. See our whitewater rafting specials for our Up the Mountain and Down the River activity package. If you are in need of lodging, be sure to check out the unique accommodations at the Beaverfoot Lodge & Resort! EXPERIENCE BANFFโS WORLD CLASS GOLFING Looking for the best in Canadian Rockies golf but donโt know where to start? Let Golf Canadaโs West help you plan and customize your Canada golf vacation package! They take care of the details so you can focus on the golf course and the beauty of western Canada. Check out their golf vacation packages for Whistler, Columbia Valley, Victoria and Vancouver Island, Kelowna, and more! 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the clubโs operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival next post New Icefields Parkway Travel Site helps visitors max out on exhilarating experiences in the Canadian Rockies You may also like Rare Bear Attack in Banff National Park: Essential... October 5, 2023 Canada Day Celebrations in Banff National Park June 26, 2014 Weather in Banff National Park June 5, 2014 Hostelling in Banff National Park, Alberta July 25, 2013 Couples Getaway & Mount Robson Inn Are A... January 30, 2012 Banff National Park Climate July 26, 2010 Yoga in Banff National Park May 6, 2010 Banff, Alberta Spas May 6, 2010 FAQ About Banff and the Canadian Rockies April 14, 2009 Banff Starter Pack, Canadian Rockies April 13, 2009