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Banff Marsh Loop Trail

Alberta  >  Canada

This beautiful wetland lies at the foot of Sulphur Mountain. It features a magnificent lake and several viewpoints.

Geplaatst* door Hans Dampf
Meest recente update 18 december 2025

Beschrijving

A faint smell of sulfur hangs in the air as you approach the Banff Marsh Loop Trail. You share the nearby parking lot with visitors to the "Cave & Basin National Historic Site". The trail begins south of the lake with a wooden boardwalk that leads to several great viewpoints. The initial section offers the best views of the lake, but the whole 3 km loop trail is well worth it. It leads through forest, along meadows, and beside the river with its crystal-clear water. From the trail, you can spot American Bittern, Red-winged Blackbird, Green-winged Teal, Wilson's Snipe and with a bit of luck, coyotes, wolves, and bears.

Details

Toegang

The Banff Marsh Loop Trail is located directly west of the town of Banff. A parking lot is located nearby. Follow the signs for "Cave & Basin National Historic Site". Parking fees are included in the National Park Pass. Press P on the map for directions to the parking lot.

You need a valid Parks Canada pass to enter Banff National Park, including the town of Banff and Lake Louise. Day passes ($ 11.00 CAD, 2025) and annual passes ($75.25 CAD, 2025) are available Online via Parks Canada, at park gates when driving into Banff National Park or at Visitor Centres in Banff.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Berg , Wetland , Meer , Veen/heide , Grasland/weide

Omstandigheden

Vlak

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Najaarstrek , Voorjaarstrek , Lente , Herfst

Route

Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

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