Cave and Basin National Historic Site Banff Canada

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

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The Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada commemorates the birthplace of Canada's National Park system, which began here in 1885. The …

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Apr 21, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about my time here. Parking was free, we walked around the grounds and we were able to get some beautiful pictures, then we were able to eto see the caves and other f…Full review by nkemo995
Sep 30, 2024
Fascinating discoveries along the boardwalk nature trails about the hot springs and cave pool here, and the unique and varied wildlife that make this lovely woods and marshland home.Full review by Margaretac53
Sep 22, 2024
If you are into checking out National Historic Sites, you don't want to miss it. For a small entrance fee, you can check out the cave and basin. The cave is small but clean. There is a slight smell, …Full review by Beachcomb_33
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The Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada is located in the town of Banff, Alberta within the Canadian Rocky Mountains, at the …
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Visitors to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site will learn all about Canada's National Parks System, as this was e country's first national p…
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Do I have to show the park pass to get admission into Cave In Basin? Do I return it to my vehicle to avoid a parking …
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Do I have to show the park pass to get admission into Cave In Basin? Do I return it to my vehicle to avoid a parking ticket? Do I have to advise how many people are in my party?
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The Cave is a separate admission, and each member of your party has to pay to get into the cave. Please don't waste your money!
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Is this something you need to book a tour of or is it come and go as you please?
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No need, this is a walking tour with an excellent interpretive centre.
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Is this place inaccessible to wheelchairs?
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The Cave & Basin National Historic Site has an all terrain wheelchair surface, a wheelchair friendly bathroom, and guides upon request. The paved access road/path to the …
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The Cave & Basin National Historic Site has an all terrain wheelchair surface, a wheelchair friendly bathroom, and guides upon request. The paved access road/path to the Museum is quite steep, but shouldn't be an issue for a motorised wheelchair. The tunnel to the cave is quite narrow, but if you go early, you won't have to worry about it being too crowded.
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Can you actually get in the water?
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No. The Banff Upper Hot Springs Pool is where you need to go, as mentioned. It is very nice, clean and with a great view. However, during certain winter and spring months it is …
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No. The Banff Upper Hot Springs Pool is where you need to go, as mentioned. It is very nice, clean and with a great view. However, during certain winter and spring months it is NOT hot spring water, but heated municipal water because there's not enough flow to the natural hot springs. The historic pool is small, sulpher smelling, and has the protected snails.
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Is there any age restriction? As I'm age of kids?
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Not only is there no age restriction, bt the sulphur smell will give you fart jokes for days!!!
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