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Autumn in Banff is also a fantastic time to go hiking. With the summer crowds gone, the hiking trails in Banff National Park are far less crowded. You might even get to have some epic views all to your own!
Unlike during spring, the famous glacial lakes of Banff National Park won’t be frozen. In autumn, you’ll experience some of the top places to visit in Banff at their best. Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Lake Agnes, and Peyto Lake will all be at full technicolour glory.
Keep in mind that the best time to visit Banff in fall is between mid-September and mid-October. By mid- to late October, the weather in Banff starts to take a sharp turn. Blizzards aren’t unheard of towards the end of the month.
By November, the last official month of fall in Banff, things are already starting to feel wintry. November marks the beginning of Banff’s long ski season. Snow starts to fall and the top ski resorts in Banff & Lake Louise opening their runs to skier & snowboarders.
Places to see in Banff in autumn
Larch Valley
Undoubtedly, Larch Valley is one of the top places to go in Banff National Park for autumn colours. The distinctive larch trees of Larch Valley are an absolute must-see for your fall Banff trip.
Larch Valley is one of the best hiking trails in Banff National Park & the Canadian Rockies. And at no time of year does it shine more than in autumn.
he 4.6-kilometre-long Larch Valley hike is set among a dense thicket of larch trees. In the fall, they shimmer with their distinctive golden yellow needles. The majestic Ten Peaks form their dramatic backdrop.
The Larch Valley trailhead shares a parking lot with the insanely popular Lake Moraine. You’ll need to start out in the wee hours of the morning to grab a parking spot.