See the Buffalo Nations Museum beside the Bow River and discover its focus on the cultures of Indigenous peoples of the Northern Plains and Rockies; admission is separate.

Admire the Banff Administration Building's grand stone exterior, framed by mountain views.

Wander the Cascades of Time Gardens and discover the rustic Cambrian and Devonian pavilions among its terraces.

Cross the Bow River pedestrian bridge for mountain views and the story of Norman Luxton, known as 'Mr. Banff.'

Look for Banff's sidewalk elevation marker and see how high this mountain town sits.

See the 1907 Crandell/Peck Cabin, one of Banff's early rustic homes, from outside.

Spot the Banff inukshuk and enjoy this distinctive stone landmark along the walk.

Hear how Banff's preserved 1905 power substation helped light the town's early streets and homes.

Follow the scenic path while Banff's early park and town history comes to life.

See Tarry-a-while, the historic home of Rockies explorer, writer and artist Mary Schaffer Warren, from outside.

Feel the mountain air as you discover how Banff's climate shapes life in the Rockies.

See the historic Luxton Home and nearby Banff Fire Station from outside; museum entry is separate and seasonal.

Explore Caribou Corner, where the Brewster family's Banff business story began in the 1880s.

Find the Four Sentries sculpture along Banff Avenue and take in its mountain-inspired forms.

Spot the Cave and Basin mural on Banff Avenue, a tribute to the national park's origins.

Pass the Banff Visitor Information Centre, a useful landmark for planning more time in the park.

Admire the historic exterior of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, whose congregation dates back to 1887.

See Mountain Camp, a playful sculpture evoking an early campsite at Banff Avenue and Elk Street.

Discover Cascade Lodge's historic Masonic hall, a lasting part of Banff's community life.

See the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and hear the story of the Mistahiya sculpture; museum admission is separate.

Take a break in Central Park, a riverside green space with mountain views.

Admire the Banff Park Museum's historic exterior and its natural history legacy; entry is separate.

See the Dave Whyte Block, one of Banff's oldest surviving commercial buildings.

Admire Harmony Lane's rustic park-style architecture and river-stone pillars.

See Rundle United Memorial Church and discover the people behind its Banff history.

Pass the historic Superintendent's Residence, a reminder of the park's early administration.

See the Banff Legion and its 1920 cenotaph, a place of remembrance on Banff Avenue.