On this drive you can get a great shot of the Banff Springs Hotel (castle). There is a place to pull over and snap pics and the's also a little hiking trail across the road with benches. We've done the trail before but it is closed during the winter.It's also a place to spot wildlife in the area so use some caution. We saw a couple coyotes in the area on this trip. If you want a photo with the castle in the background, this is the place to stop and take the photo.
shilohmilo
The time I recommend going here is just before sunset when the light is dimming and the fairmont is glowing with its outside night lights illuminating the building. It looked like a hidden castle, nestled in the mountains. Something out of a movie - a lot of Banff looks like it is out of a movie. This was probably one of my favourite view points in Banff. A must!!
TravelTheWorld853
This is THE spot for a picture of the Banff Springs hotel and only a very short drive out of town. Well worth the time!
CarolG900
We were at a wedding and afterwards thought we would have a drive out. It was funny that we had just been to Banff Springs Hotel and here we were with a different view of it. The views and scenery is just amazing. I thought that Scotland had big mountains until I came here.
rodneyg369
It sounds like a cool name but really aint a heck of alot there.Why not have more amenities or change the name.. Therewere some nice views though.
154914Charlie
Nice way to see the impressive side of The Banff Springs Hotel.Not a lot of traffic. Only negative is the viewing platform is closed, maybe just for the winter?
Beachbrideandgroom
Well worth the drive. We could see it from our room, and the staff recommended the visit. We're glad we did, if only to get a great shot of the Banff Springs Hotel. But there was much more. the panorama was stunning.
middleagedhoneymoone
Surprise - there's the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - so what. There's a small carpark area and then you have to walk back along the road for a view of the Bow River and the hotel.
foks_2000
This is one of the best spots to take a photo of The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Absolutely magnificent. We stopped here in October and there was nobody around.
bikeco
This is a very good spot to set up for a photo of the hotel. You can also get the river in the foreground. Close to downtown Banff.