Historical Sites

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The most famous cave in Banff is the Cave and Basin National Historic Site — it’s a very popular attraction because it’s the birthplace of Canada’s national parks 🇨🇦🌿.

Just 5 minutes from Banff town, Alberta.

Easily accessible by car, bike, or even a short walk along the Bow River trail.

A natural thermal cave with warm mineral water flowing from a spring.

Early explorers (in 1883) “discovered” the cave and hot springs — this led to the creation of Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park.

Today, the site is a protected historic landmark where you can explore the

Post by QUINOA. | Sep 29, 2025