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Banff Gondola is a lift-assisted journey to Sulphur Mountain's summit views, with the Bow Valley opening beneath you as the cabin climbs. At the top, the boardwalk and interpretive centre turn a short ride into a proper mountain visit without requiring the full uphill hike.

Allow two to four hours for the return gondola, summit exploration and a pause. Follow the boardwalk towards Sanson's Peak only as far as conditions and your mobility allow; the main viewing areas and indoor exhibits provide their own experience. Reach the lower terminal on Mountain Avenue for your booked arrival.

Reserve lift admission and check visibility and operational status before travelling. Meals and restaurant reservations are separate unless the exact package includes them. Compare the ticket’s cancellation terms before buying; poor visibility does not automatically entitle you to a refund.

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Gondola entry (official)

Banff Gondola

Banff Upper Hot Springs is an outdoor bathing experience in warm water beneath the Rockies, with a historic bathhouse giving the visit a sense of continuity. The mountain setting matters as much as the soak, particularly when cool air makes the water feel especially inviting.

Allow around two hours for admission, changing, a comfortable soak and departure. Use the designated Upper Hot Springs facility on Sulphur Mountain; the separate Cave and Basin historic site is not an alternative bathing pool. Admission is first come, first served and is sold at reception rather than through advance online reservations.

Bring swimwear and check the live opening notice before travelling. The facility is closed for annual maintenance from October thirteenth into early November in 2026, and weather can cause other interruptions. Follow the posted bathing guidance and keep younger children closely supervised.

Banff Upper Hot Springs

Bow Falls Viewpoint is an easy way to feel the force of the Bow River close to Banff town. The broad cascade and river valley make a satisfying short outing, with the changing water and mountain backdrop providing the interest rather than a long hiking commitment.

Use the designated Bow Falls viewing area and allow about an hour to reach the viewpoints, pause and return to your arrival point. Keep this visit distinct from a longer riverside walk or the higher view at Surprise Corner; they are different perspectives with different access.

Stay on the maintained paths and behind barriers, especially where spray or ice makes surfaces slippery. Check current access before travelling and use the most suitable viewpoint for your mobility. The public viewpoint does not require an attraction ticket, although the national park's current entry arrangements still apply.

Bow Falls Viewpoint

Bow River Guided Canoe is a shared paddle on Banff’s turquoise river in a large voyageur-style canoe, with forest and mountain slopes replacing the bustle of the town. A guide gives the river’s landscape and canoeing history more context than a quiet photograph alone can convey.

Banff Adventures’ River Explorer trip lasts about ninety minutes; allow two hours with check-in and instruction at the Banff Canoe Club. Everyone paddles together, and no previous canoeing experience is required. The actual river route depends on conditions, and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

The published season is May to September. Children aged two and up can join, with the operator supplying paddles and lifejackets. Reserve a departure, dress for changing weather and follow the guide’s directions around cold, moving water.

River Explorer (official)

Bow River Guided Canoe

Cave and Basin National Historic Site is a place to understand how thermal springs became entangled with the beginnings of Canada's national parks. Indigenous connections to the place long predate the railway-worker story, and the exhibitions invite a broader conversation about conservation and belonging.

Allow one to two hours for the visitor experience, exhibits and the short interpretive areas open that day. Enter at the site on Cave Avenue and follow the current visitor route; this is a historic-site visit, not a bathing session in the springs.

Check the seasonal opening calendar and admission arrangements before travelling. Youth admission is free under the published policy, while specific programmes can have separate terms. Bring a layer for outdoor portions and use the site's accessibility guidance to choose the parts of the visit that suit your group.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Johnston Canyon Falls Walk is a journey along a narrow limestone canyon, where suspended walkways bring you close to rushing water and two powerful waterfalls. The enclosed gorge is a striking contrast to Banff’s open lake and mountain viewpoints.

Follow the maintained route from the Johnston Canyon trailhead to Lower Falls and, when conditions allow, Upper Falls, then return the same way. Parks Canada lists 2.4 kilometres each way to Upper Falls and about two hours for the direct return; allow three with viewing queues and pauses. Continuing to the Ink Pots is a separate, longer hike.

The normal canyon trail, day-use area and main parking are closed for repairs through December 11, 2026. This description covers the usual route after reopening; do not use it as a current diversion route. Stay on the designated paths, wear shoes suited to wet or icy surfaces and follow current Parks Canada notices. National-park entry and transport are additional.

Johnston Canyon Falls Walk

Johnston Canyon–Ink Pots Hike is a longer walk beyond the busy waterfall walk into a quieter mountain valley, where clear spring pools bubble up in an open meadow. The appeal is the change from enclosed canyon walls to space, water and mountain views.

Allow around five hours for the roughly 11.4-kilometre return route from Johnston Canyon, passing the falls before continuing on the signed forest trail to the Ink Pots. Return the same way. The falls are included in this outing, so do not schedule the separate canyon walk as extra time on the same day.

The normal canyon trail, day-use area and main parking are closed for repairs through December 11, 2026. This description covers the usual route after reopening; do not use it as a current diversion route. Carry water, food and weather layers, follow wildlife guidance and remain on the trail around the pools. The longer distance and uneven ground make this a hiking day, not a short viewpoint stop.

Johnston Canyon–Ink Pots Hike

Lake Minnewanka Cruise is a guided boat trip into Banff's mountain scenery, with stories of the lake and submerged Minnewanka Landing giving the view a human dimension. The water-level perspective makes the surrounding slopes feel different from a roadside lookout.

Allow about two hours for arrival, boarding and the roughly one-hour cruise returning to the same dock. Make time for limited parking or use the transport included with your exact booking where available. Wildlife may appear along the shore, but no animal sighting is guaranteed.

Reserve a departure and download the ticket before travelling. Seasonal opening depends on conditions; check the cancellation terms of your chosen ticket. Children who travel free still require a ticket. Bring a warm layer and confirm boarding accessibility directly if a wheelchair or other mobility support is involved.

Pets may be accepted only with permission from the captain and other passengers; acceptance is explicitly not guaranteed. Confirm before travel and have an alternative pet-care arrangement.

Lake cruise (official)

Lake Minnewanka Cruise

Norquay Via Ferrata is a guided introduction to climbing high above Banff, using fixed cables, metal holds and a harness on the mountain’s rock faces. Crossing the suspension bridge with the Bow Valley below is a very different thrill from looking out through a gondola window.

The Explorer route is the shorter introduction: roughly two to two and a half hours, one kilometre and 125 metres of ascent. Allow three hours with equipment and check-in. A guide is required; this is not an independent trail, and longer Norquay routes have different durations and demands.

Explorer participants must be at least twelve and meet the operator’s 40–120 kilogram weight range. Reserve in advance, wear the required footwear and expect exposure to heights and weather. Summer dates and departure times vary; confirm the actual operating calendar for your trip.

Norquay Via Ferrata

Stewart Canyon Walk is a gentle introduction to Lake Minnewanka’s wooded shoreline and the narrow canyon where the Cascade River enters the lake. Clear water, stone walls and mountain glimpses make the walk rewarding without committing to a long backcountry route.

From the Lake Minnewanka day-use area, follow the signed lakeside trail to Stewart Canyon and return the same way. Allow about two hours with shoreline pauses; Parks Canada lists roughly one hour for the direct return walk. Do not continue onto the longer Minnewanka backcountry trail as part of this outing.

Check the current trail report and wildlife restrictions before setting out. Carry water, layers and the park’s recommended wildlife precautions, and stay back from the canyon edge. National-park entry and transport are separate from the free trail; summer parking can be busy.

Stewart Canyon Walk

Sundance Canyon Loop is a riverside approach that ends in a narrow, water-filled canyon, where a rougher footpath climbs among rock steps and forest. The transition from open Bow Valley views to the enclosed canyon gives the walk its character.

Begin at the Cave and Basin trailhead, follow the paved approach to the canyon and complete the signed hiking loop before returning the same way. Allow around three hours. The current park description gives a 3.7-kilometre approach each way plus a roughly two-kilometre loop, so this is a substantial walk rather than an add-on after a museum visit.

Wear hiking shoes and carry water and a weather layer. The canyon section is steep and uneven even though the approach is paved; choose only the gentler approach if that better matches your mobility. Check trail notices and wildlife guidance before leaving the visitor area.

Sundance Canyon Loop

Sunshine Meadows Rock Isle Lake Walk is a summer alpine outing among open meadows, small lakes and the peaks along the Continental Divide. The lake’s little island and the view from Standish make this one of the Rockies’ most distinctive lift-accessed walking days.

Allow about five hours from the Sunshine base for the gondola, Standish chairlift, viewing deck and a signed walk towards Rock Isle Lake before returning by the lifts. Stay on the marked paths to protect the fragile meadows. The lift does not remove the need for walking shoes, weather layers and enough water.

This is a short summer season, not the winter ski visit. The operator currently publishes June 25–September 19, 2027; snow, weather and trail conditions can change access. Confirm the day’s final downward lift and book the summer lift product before setting out. The summer gondola and chairlift ticket costs about US$60 per adult; park admission and meals are separate.

Summer lifts (official)

Sunshine Meadows Rock Isle Lake Walk

Tunnel Mountain Summit is a short mountain hike with an unusually generous reward: Banff, the Bow Valley and Mount Rundle spread out beneath a summit close to town. The steady climb makes it a real walk rather than a roadside viewpoint, without requiring an alpine expedition.

Follow the signed summit trail from the designated Tunnel Mountain trailhead, climb the switchbacks and return by the same route. Allow about three hours including pauses; the official route is roughly 2.3 kilometres each way, so reaching the top is only half the walking.

Check the current trail report and choose footwear with traction. Carry water, a warm layer and the park's recommended wildlife precautions. Snow or ice changes the difficulty substantially; a short distance does not make a winter ascent automatically suitable for every family or mobility level.

Trail map

Tunnel Mountain Summit

Two Jack Lake Shore Walk is a gentle lakeside outing with Mount Rundle rising beyond the water. Pebble edges, evergreens and changing reflections make this a satisfying pause without the commitment of a summit hike.

Allow about an hour from the Two Jack Lake day-use area for a short out-and-back shoreline stroll and time beside the water. Stay on the public day-use paths rather than trying to circle the lake or cross through occupied campsites.

Bring a layer for the lakeside breeze and use the designated parking or seasonal public transport. Keep wildlife at a distance, follow current park restrictions and avoid blocking the shoreline for photographs. National-park admission and transport are separate from the walk.

Two Jack Lake Shore Walk

Vermilion Lakes Sunset Walk is a quiet lakeside pause with Mount Rundle rising beyond reed beds and still water. Changing reflections and evening light give you a different side of Banff from the town’s shops and busy attraction queues.

Allow about an hour around a designated lakeside viewpoint on Vermilion Lakes Road, with a short out-and-back stroll on the public roadside path. Pause where the water opens to the mountains rather than attempting to circle the lakes. Sunset timing changes with the season.

Bring a warm layer and keep clear of the road when watching the light. Use designated stopping places and give wildlife room; an animal encounter is never a reason to approach or block traffic. The views depend on weather, and this low-key outing works equally well as a flexible evening pause.

Vermilion Lakes Sunset Walk

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is an indoor encounter with the art, histories and people of the mountain region. Its collections and changing exhibitions give the landscape a human dimension, rewarding time spent looking beyond the familiar lake-and-summit photographs.

Allow about two hours for a focused museum visit and use the current exhibition programme to decide where to linger. A permanent collection and a temporary show offer different perspectives; neither requires covering every display to make the visit worthwhile.

Check admission and current hours before arriving in Banff. Guided tours or special programmes may need their own reservation and should not be assumed to come with general entry. This is a useful lower-exertion option when the weather or your energy makes another mountain outing less appealing.

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Athabasca Falls is a close-range encounter with the power of the Athabasca River as it squeezes through a rocky gorge. The attraction is the force and changing viewpoints rather than a long approach, making the maintained visitor area a substantial short stop.

Arrive at the designated falls day-use area and follow the signed paths between the open viewpoints before returning to your vehicle. Allow about an hour, including time to look rather than simply cross the first platform. Keep a longer trail or riverside outing separate from this compact visit.

Check the current park opening report and use only maintained paths and protected viewpoints. Wet rock, spray and winter ice can be treacherous, so stay behind barriers. Large-vehicle parking is limited; choose a safe legal arrival plan rather than stopping on the highway when the area is busy.

Athabasca Falls

Columbia Icefield Adventure is a controlled glacier excursion reached by a specialised vehicle, with the immense ice landscape supplying a perspective that a roadside photograph cannot. It is a booked attraction with managed access, not permission to wander onto the glacier independently.

Check in at the Columbia Icefield visitor complex and allow roughly three hours for the complete attraction experience. Follow the operator's boarding sequence and instructions, and confirm whether your chosen ticket includes the Skywalk as well as the glacier journey; individual products and packages differ.

Reserve a time and leave substantial road-travel margin on the Icefields Parkway. Dress for cold, wind and wet footing even in summer. Never walk onto unmarked glacier terrain, where crevasses and unstable ice pose serious hazards. Seasonal opening and weather can change the available experience, so recheck operations before driving.

Glacier tour (official)

Columbia Icefield Adventure

Jasper SkyTram is a lift-assisted journey into the high mountain landscape above Jasper. The ride and upper viewing area provide a broad sense of the valley, with the option to linger in the alpine setting rather than treating the summit station as a quick turnaround.

Allow around three hours for check-in, the return tram journey and time at the upper station. Reach the signed lower terminal and follow the operator's scheduled boarding arrangements. Any longer summit hike is a separate choice whose distance, footing and weather requirements need their own allowance.

Reserve ahead and check seasonal operation, visibility and wind conditions before driving to the base. Dress for colder weather than in town and do not assume the upper terrain suits every mobility level. Meals, special experiences and transport from your hotel depend on the selected product rather than being automatic inclusions.

The published 2027 operating window is May 21–October 11, weather permitting. Tickets are due to become available; confirm the date and fare before planning a visit outside the core summer season.

Jasper SkyTram

Maligne Lake Cruise is a narrated journey through Jasper's mountain scenery to the celebrated views around Spirit Island. Glacial water and enclosing peaks supply the drama, while the boat provides access to a perspective that a brief visit to the road-end shore cannot reproduce.

Allow about two hours at the lake for boarding and the roughly ninety-minute cruise, with the journey from Jasper additional. The boat returns to the same departure area near the boathouse. Respect the guide's instructions and the cultural significance of the island landscape rather than treating it as unrestricted walking territory.

Reserve a departure, arrive early for limited parking and download tickets before losing reliable cell service. Confirm boarding accessibility and the policy for missed sailings before buying. Bring warm layers, check seasonal operation and leave a generous return buffer before another fixed commitment.

Spirit Island (official)

Maligne Lake Cruise

Pyramid Island Walk is a small lakeside outing where a footbridge leads to a wooded island beneath Jasper's mountain backdrop. The scale is intimate: a short circuit and a pause by the water can be more rewarding than trying to turn it into a strenuous hike.

Use the designated Pyramid Island access area, cross the pedestrian bridge and follow the maintained island paths before returning the same way. Allow about an hour including photographs and a quiet stop. This visit does not include a circuit of the entire lake or a climb towards Pyramid Mountain.

Check the current access report and park only in designated spaces, which are limited at popular times. Keep to open paths, respect any temporary restrictions and bring a layer for the exposed bridge. Snow or ice can change an otherwise gentle walk; use footwear suited to the actual conditions.

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Pyramid Island Walk

Sunwapta Falls Viewpoint is a short encounter with a river dropping into a narrow limestone gorge near the Icefields Parkway. The footbridge and maintained viewpoints let you experience the force of the upper falls without committing to the longer lower-falls or backcountry routes.

Use the signed falls day-use area, walk to the upper viewing points and return to the same arrival area. Allow about an hour for the complete stop. The route's convenience makes it easy to underestimate how much time a string of Parkway stops can add to a driving day.

Stay behind the railings: spray leaves nearby rocks dangerously slippery. Wear shoes with grip and check current day-use access before travelling. The upper viewpoint is the scope of this visit; an onward hike needs its own time, route preparation and current trail information.

Sunwapta Falls Viewpoint

Valley of the Five Lakes Hike is a lake-and-forest outing that also reveals Jasper's ongoing recovery after wildfire. The reopened trail's repaired surfaces and realigned sections bring a fresh perspective on a landscape that is still changing.

Begin at the designated Valley of the Five Lakes trailhead and choose the currently signed lake circuit that matches your group's ability. Allow three to four hours including pauses and return to the same access point. Use the current park map rather than an old saved track, because sections of the route have changed.

Check the live trail report before setting out and respect all remaining off-trail closures. Carry water, a weather layer and the park's recommended wildlife precautions. The route reopened in 2026 after restoration, but reopening does not make every adjoining path or burned area safe to explore.

Valley of the Five Lakes Hike

Emerald Lake Circuit is a gentle lakeside walk in Yoho where forest, water and surrounding peaks provide a complete change of scene. Completing the circuit lets you move beyond the busy arrival view and notice how the lake changes around its shore.

Begin at the designated Emerald Lake visitor area and follow the signed lakeshore loop back to the start. Allow about three hours for the roughly five-kilometre circuit with pauses. The drive from a Lake Louise base is additional.

Check current trail conditions and parking information before setting out. A relatively level path is not a guarantee of identical surfaces around the entire loop, and snow or wet sections can change the effort. Carry water, a rain layer and suitable shoes; lodge services or canoe hire are separate choices.

Emerald Lake Circuit

Lake Agnes Tea House Hike is a sustained forest climb to a small mountain lake and a seasonal tea house tucked beneath the peaks. The reward feels earned: a quieter alpine setting replaces the broad lakeshore below, with time to stop and take in the cirque.

Begin at Lake Louise's signed trailhead, follow the Lake Agnes trail uphill and return by the same route. Allow four to five hours including pauses and a possible tea-house stop; the published route is about 3.9 kilometres each way with a substantial climb. Extra Beehive routes are separate extensions, not part of this timing.

Arrange lakeshore transport and a return service that leaves enough hiking time. Check trail conditions and seasonal tea-house operation, carry food and water regardless, and wear suitable hiking footwear. This avalanche-exposed route is not a winter or spring sightseeing walk; wait for safe summer conditions and current park guidance.

Lake Agnes Tea House Hike

Lake Louise Lakeshore Walk is a gentle encounter with one of the Rockies' most recognisable mountain lakes. The shore path lets the view unfold gradually, with changing reflections and a closer sense of the valley than a single stop at the busy front viewpoint.

Start at the maintained lakeshore near the main visitor area, follow the shore towards the far end and return the same way. Allow about two hours for a relaxed walk and photographs. This outing does not include the climb to Lake Agnes or the Plain of Six Glaciers.

Arrange reliable access before travelling: reserved park shuttles or suitable public transit are preferable to gambling on scarce parking. Check the return service and leave time to board it. Wear layers and grippy shoes, follow current trail notices and do not mistake a partly frozen lake for a safe walking surface.

Lake Louise Lakeshore Walk

Moraine Lake Rockpile Viewpoint is the classic elevated encounter with a turquoise lake enclosed by the Valley of the Ten Peaks. The short rise changes the composition of the water and mountains, making the viewpoint a specific outing rather than a promise to hike the whole surrounding valley.

Use reserved transport from the designated Park and Ride, follow the signed Rockpile route and return to the lake's boarding area. Allow about four hours from check-in to return, including the shuttle legs, normal waiting and roughly two hours at the lake. High demand can extend this; keep the return instructions and do not add another major outing unless the booked timetable allows it.

Personal vehicles are prohibited on Moraine Lake Road except for the published limited exceptions. Reserve a park shuttle or licensed commercial option, retain the return instructions and check seasonal operation. Steps and uneven rock make access more demanding than the short distance suggests; snow and closures can remove the outing entirely.

On Parks Canada shuttles, pets must fit inside a clean carrier held on your lap for the entire journey. Larger pets need another permitted transport arrangement; keep dogs leashed at the lake.

Moraine Lake Rockpile Viewpoint

Natural Bridge on the Kicking Horse River is a compact viewpoint over water forcing its way through a natural stone formation. The river's energy gives the stop its character, making it more than a convenient place to stretch your legs on the road to Emerald Lake.

Use the designated visitor area on Emerald Lake Road and follow the short maintained route to the viewing platforms. Allow around thirty minutes to look from the proper vantage points and return. Keep the visit distinct from longer riverside trails so its modest time allowance stays realistic.

Stay on the public paths and behind barriers; the river and wet rock are not a safe place to scramble for a closer photograph. Check current access and wear shoes with grip. This viewpoint has no separate attraction admission, although national-park entry and current road rules still apply.

Natural Bridge on the Kicking Horse River

Peyto Lake Lookout is a short mountain approach to a striking view of glacier-fed water below Bow Summit. The lake's shape and colour make the view distinctive, while the elevation brings a real change in weather from the valley road.

Use the designated Bow Summit visitor parking and follow the signed path to the main Peyto Lake viewpoint, returning the same way. Allow about an hour for the approach, viewpoint and return. Continuing beyond the main lookout is a different hike and should not be assumed within this short stop.

Check the park's current access and trail notices, especially outside the settled summer season. Snow and ice can linger, so bring appropriate footwear and a warm layer. Remain on the maintained viewpoint and keep a protected stopping margin when fitting this visit into a longer Icefields Parkway journey.

Peyto Lake Lookout

Takakkaw Falls is a short walk to a towering waterfall in Yoho's steep-sided valley. Spray, falling water and the scale of the surrounding rock make this a strong scenic experience without adding a demanding high-country hike.

Use the designated falls day-use area at the end of Yoho Valley Road, follow the maintained approach to the viewing area and return the same way. Allow about an hour for the walk and photographs, with road travel from your Lake Louise base additional. Longer trails from this area are separate outings.

Check that the seasonal road is open and suitable for your vehicle before leaving. Tight switchbacks limit access to cars and small RVs; larger vehicles need another plan. Parking fills quickly in summer, and spray can make paths wet, so bring a layer and respect barriers around the falls.

Takakkaw Falls

Bowen Island Guided Sea Kayaking is a close-to-the-water look at the island’s rocky coast, with forest above the shoreline and the mountains of Howe Sound beyond. Paddling gives the island a different scale from its village lanes and walking trails.

Bowen Island Sea Kayaking’s three-hour Shoreline Tour starts in Snug Cove and includes instruction before the coastal paddle. The guide chooses the north or south shoreline to suit conditions, so particular coves and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Beginners are welcome; children must be at least six and accompanied by an adult.

Book a departure before arranging your ferry day and allow time to reach the meeting point. Wear clothes suited to getting splashed and follow the operator’s equipment instructions. Ferry travel from Horseshoe Bay is additional; leave a comfortable margin for the return crossing.

Bowen Island Guided Sea Kayaking

Britannia Mine Museum is an encounter with the machinery, labour and underground world of a former copper mine on Howe Sound. Riding a small train into the mountain and entering the towering mill make its industrial history feel physical rather than distant.

Choose General Admission for the underground train experience and BOOM! presentation, then explore the exhibitions and try gold panning. Allow about three hours overall; the guided underground and mill programme takes roughly seventy-five minutes, with the rest of the site explored around it.

Reserve your tour and follow the check-in instructions. A separate site-and-BOOM! ticket omits the underground train, so match the admission to the experience you want. Check holiday hours and early closures before driving from Vancouver; this is a substantial Sea-to-Sky stop rather than a quick roadside break.

Admission (official)

Britannia Mine Museum

Canada Place Canadian Trail Walk is a waterfront stroll beneath Vancouver’s white sails, with harbour traffic in front of you and the North Shore mountains beyond. Coloured glass and paving turn the country’s provinces and territories into a small journey across Canada.

Follow the thirteen sections along the west promenade towards North Point, pausing for views of Coal Harbour, Stanley Park and Burrard Inlet. At the entrance, look for the Coast Salish artwork created by Susan Point with Thomas Cannell and Brent Sparrow. If you are here at noon, listen for the Heritage Horns playing the opening notes of O Canada.

Allow about an hour for the outdoor walk, which is free. Bring a layer for the waterfront breeze and follow any event or terminal access signs. A cruise, Flyover admission or convention visit is separate; the public promenade fits easily beside a Gastown or Coal Harbour outing.

Canada Place Canadian Trail Walk

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a rainforest attraction built around the thrill of crossing a deep, wooded canyon. The suspension bridge, canopy walkways and Cliffwalk offer different perspectives on the same dramatic landscape, with cultural and historical displays adding context.

Allow two to four hours inside the park, following the visitor map between its attractions rather than expecting a single bridge crossing to fill the visit. Reach the main entrance in North Vancouver; an optional downtown shuttle is available with qualifying admission, but seating follows the operator's current arrangements.

Reserve admission and wear grippy shoes for wet surfaces. The moving bridge and elevated walkways are not a suitable route for every mobility need or fear of heights. Check the accessibility and shuttle information before choosing the visit, and leave room for travel from your Vancouver hotel.

Park entry (official)

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Chinese Canadian Museum is a journey through migration, belonging and community in the historic Wing Sang Building in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Personal stories give national history an intimate scale, while the building connects the exhibitions to the neighbourhood outside.

Allow about two hours to explore the galleries and any public tour that fits your visit. Exhibitions and programmes change, so choose the current displays that interest you rather than expecting one permanent route. Public guided tours run at selected times and are included with admission.

The museum normally opens Wednesday to Sunday, with holiday exceptions. Children twelve and under need an adult companion. The galleries have elevator access, and there is no on-site parking; leave time for the walk from transit or a nearby public parkade.

Museum entry (official)

Chinese Canadian Museum

Deep Cove Guided Kayaking is an introduction to Indian Arm from a small village at the foot of the North Shore mountains. Forested slopes rise directly from the water, giving even a short paddle a sense of leaving the city behind.

Deep Cove Kayak’s Beginner Explorer Tour combines equipment fitting, instruction and a guided paddle lasting about two and a half hours. Allow three hours at the centre. The guide adapts the route to conditions and the group; no particular island landing or wildlife encounter is promised.

Children must be at least eight; those under sixteen need one accompanying adult per child and use a double kayak. Reserve a departure and follow the operator’s clothing and arrival instructions. The published programme explicitly advertises July and August departures; confirm other dates directly before planning around them.

Deep Cove Guided Kayaking

Dorman Point Walk is a short forest climb on Bowen Island to a rocky lookout over Howe Sound. The ferry landing and little shops of Snug Cove soon give way to trees, with the water and mainland mountains appearing between the branches.

Walk from Snug Cove through Crippen Regional Park towards the signed Dorman Point route, climb to the lookout and return the same way. Allow about an hour for the outing and pauses. This is the shorter island walk; the Killarney Lake loop is a different, longer choice.

The trail is free, with ferry fares and travel to Horseshoe Bay additional. Expect roots, slopes and wet footing rather than a paved promenade. Leave room for the return ferry and a village lunch instead of rushing back to the terminal at the last moment.

Dorman Point Walk

English Bay Beach is Vancouver's easy downtown encounter with the Pacific shoreline, where the West End meets open water and the seawall. Come for a beach pause, people-watching and the changing light rather than expecting a secluded stretch of sand.

Use the beachfront between Gilford and Bidwell streets as the focus and allow one to two hours to sit, stroll along the shore or picnic. This is a beach visit, not the full Stanley Park seawall circuit; keep cyclists' and pedestrians' marked paths distinct when moving along the waterfront.

Public access is free. Swimming conditions, water quality and seasonal lifeguard coverage must be checked on the day; a beach open for walking is not a promise of supervised swimming. Bring a warm layer for breezy evenings and follow the current city rules for pets, fires and alcohol.

English Bay Beach

Gastown Food & History Walk is a guided introduction to Vancouver through the flavours and stories of its oldest commercial quarter. Heritage buildings, changing restaurant tables and the neighbourhood's complicated past give the walk more substance than a stop at the Steam Clock.

Follow a guide between tastings while hearing how the area developed around the waterfront. Different experiences place more weight on local history or contemporary food, so choose the emphasis that interests you. Menus and meeting points follow the selected booking, not a fixed route imposed on every tour.

Allow about three hours and confirm dietary requirements before paying. Routes and venues vary, so ask about stairs and step-free access before choosing a tour. Alcoholic samples are age-restricted, with non-alcoholic availability depending on the product. Visiting the public streets independently remains free; guided food and interpretation have separate charges.

Gastown tasting stories

Small-group gourmet walk

Gastown Food & History Walk

Granite Falls Zodiac Adventure is a fast-paced boat journey from Vancouver's urban waterfront into the forested scenery of Indian Arm. The contrast is the appeal: busy harbour views give way to cliffs, secluded shoreline and waterfalls reached from the water.

Allow three hours for the round trip from Granville Island, including the safety briefing and supplied protective gear. Stay with the skipper's instructions as the boat crosses open water and enters the fjord; this is an outdoor Zodiac experience rather than an enclosed sightseeing cruise.

Book ahead and confirm the actual departure dock. The trip requires a minimum height of 1.2 metres and is unsuitable for some back conditions and pregnancy. Bring layers, protect your belongings against spray and allow extra time to reach the island, where parking can be limited.

Fjord Zodiac adventure

Granite Falls Zodiac Adventure

Granville Island Food Walk is a guided tasting experience through Vancouver's lively public-market culture. Bakers, food stalls and specialty producers turn a visit into a conversation about Pacific ingredients and the many influences on the city's appetite.

Expect a compact walk with several tastings rather than a rigid shopping route. A guide helps connect the food with the market's people and history; the dishes and businesses vary with the chosen experience. Leave enough time to enjoy the waterfront independently if it appeals, without treating another attraction as an included stop.

Allow two to three hours and arrive hungry. Tell the operator about severe allergies or dietary restrictions before booking, because substitutions need advance agreement. Public access to the market is free; the guided tastings are a paid experience with their own meeting instructions and inclusions.

Public market tastings

Granville Island Food Walk

Grouse Mountain Skyride & Summit is a lift-accessed mountain visit above Vancouver, where the city gives way to forest and open views. The ascent is part of the experience, followed by time to explore the summit attractions operating in the season you actually visit.

Allow around four hours on the mountain and additional travel time to the base on Nancy Greene Way. Take the included return lift journey and use the current attraction schedule to choose a manageable summit visit. Wildlife talks and seasonal shows do not all run throughout the year.

Buy mountain admission rather than assuming it is a ski ticket. Skiing, equipment rental and some adventure activities cost extra; the Grouse Grind is a separate strenuous approach and can close for maintenance. Check visibility, lift status and access information before committing to a timed day.

Summit entry (official)

Grouse Mountain Skyride & Summit

Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a preserved industrial waterfront where the machinery and stories of British Columbia’s fishing industry remain close together. Inside the old Steveston cannery, enormous equipment and accounts of working life reveal the people behind the familiar tin of salmon.

Allow about two hours for the historic building and exhibitions, pausing at the machinery and stories that catch your attention. This is a museum visit inside the cannery; a walk through Steveston village or along the fishing harbour is additional time.

The cannery normally opens daily from ten to five, with special closures listed separately. Bring a warm layer: the building over the water can feel cooler than outdoors. The site is wheelchair accessible, though historic floors can be uneven, and ordinary pets cannot enter.

Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Jericho Beach is a west-side shoreline escape where sailboats, mountain views and a more open stretch of beach change the feel of Vancouver. It suits an unhurried few hours with a picnic and time beside the water rather than another crowded central attraction.

Focus on the public beach along the north side of Jericho Park and allow two to three hours. The eastern beach is associated with swimming and the western area with sailing and windsurfing; stay clear of launching activity and choose a comfortable spot for your group.

Beach access is free, while equipment hire or sailing instruction would be a separate booking. Check current water conditions and seasonal lifeguard coverage before swimming. Bring sun or rain protection as conditions demand, and plan your return transport instead of assuming the beach is beside downtown hotels.

Jericho Beach

Killarney Lake Loop is a woodland walk around Bowen Island’s quiet freshwater lake, where the city feels much farther away than the ferry crossing suggests. Mossy forest, wetland edges and water birds give the outing a slower rhythm than a busy waterfront attraction.

Start in Snug Cove, follow the Crippen Regional Park paths towards Killarney Lake, walk the signed lakeside loop and return to the village. Allow about three hours from Snug Cove with pauses; the lake circuit alone is roughly four kilometres, so the village approach adds to that distance.

Wear shoes with grip and bring water and a rain layer. The paths are uneven and can be muddy. Ferry travel is additional, and a ferry connection should leave room for normal waiting rather than depend on reaching the dock just before departure.

Killarney Lake Loop

Lighthouse Park Point Atkinson Walk is a coastal forest outing where tall trees open onto granite shore and views towards a white lighthouse. The combination of sheltered woodland and exposed saltwater viewpoints feels distinctly West Coast.

From the Beacon Lane parking area, follow the main approach towards the Point Atkinson viewing area and return through the signed park paths. Allow about two hours for an unhurried outing. Enjoy the lighthouse from public viewpoints; the light station grounds are not an unrestricted visitor attraction.

Use the current district trail map and choose paths suited to your group. Roots, slopes and wet rock require care, and exposed shoreline can be slippery. Parking charges apply year-round even though the park walk has no attraction ticket; check the posted arrangements before leaving your car.

Lighthouse Park Point Atkinson Walk

Lynn Canyon Bridge and Forest Walk is a rainforest outing above a narrow river gorge, with a suspension bridge that brings the rushing water sharply into focus. Ferns, tall trees and steep canyon walls make the surrounding paths as rewarding as the crossing itself.

Allow about two hours for the bridge and a signed forest walk towards Twin Falls, returning to the same visitor area. Follow the park map for the open route rather than trying to cover the whole valley. Stairs and uneven paths make this more demanding than the short bridge crossing alone.

Public park access is free, while parking and the Ecology Centre have their own arrangements. Check current bridge and trail notices, wear shoes with grip and stay on the marked paths. The river is dangerously powerful; this itinerary is a walk, not a swimming outing.

Lynn Canyon Bridge and Forest Walk

Museum of Anthropology at UBC is a collection-led encounter with cultural expression, with particular depth in the Indigenous cultures of the Northwest Coast. Monumental works and closely observed objects reward a slower visit that gives the artists and communities more attention than a quick photograph.

Allow two to three hours inside the museum and additional travel time to the University of British Columbia campus. Start with the museum's own orientation and current exhibitions, then follow the collections that interest you rather than trying to absorb every case.

Admission is paid, with eligibility concessions and a current Thursday-evening discount. The museum closes on Mondays during its published autumn-to-spring schedule, so check the date before making the campus journey. Use the museum's accessibility and getting-here guidance for the correct entrance and practical transport arrangements.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Porteau Cove Waterfront is a short break on the shore of Howe Sound, where driftwood, pebbles and dark mountain slopes make the Sea-to-Sky drive feel immediately coastal. It is a place to slow down beside the water rather than hurry through another attraction.

Allow around an hour in the public day-use area for the waterfront, a picnic and views from the accessible pier when it is open. Keep to the shoreline and public facilities; the campground, diving sites and boat launch serve different visits.

Use the designated day-use parking and obey the controlled railway crossing. Bring drinking water and a windproof layer. Tide and weather can change quickly; supervise children on the pier and leave shells, driftwood and marine life where you find them.

Porteau Cove Waterfront

Quarry Rock Hike is a forest climb from Deep Cove to a broad rock lookout over the inlet and the village below. Roots, stairs and small bridges give the approach its rhythm before the trees open onto the water.

Allow around two hours for the roughly 3.8-kilometre return walk, including a pause at the lookout. Follow the signed trail from the Panorama Park area and return the same way. The outing is distinct from a longer Baden-Powell Trail hike.

Wear shoes with grip and carry water; the path can be wet and crowded. Confirm current District of North Vancouver trail notices before setting out. Use legal village parking or public transport, and stay back from the unguarded rock edge.

Quarry Rock Hike

Queen Elizabeth Quarry Gardens is a compact garden outing through a former quarry transformed by planting, stone and water. The nearby upper viewpoints add Vancouver's city-and-mountain backdrop without turning the visit into a demanding hike.

Begin at the upper park garden area, descend through the landscaped quarry paths and return towards the upper terraces for the view. Allow one to two hours for the garden circuit and pauses. This defined outing excludes the separately ticketed Bloedel Conservatory and the park's sports facilities.

The outdoor gardens are free to visit, but slopes and steps make route choice important. Use the city's accessibility map if you need a gentler approach. Wear shoes with grip after rain, allow for the journey from downtown and treat the skyline view as weather-dependent rather than guaranteed.

Queen Elizabeth Quarry Gardens

Richmond Guided Dumpling Walk is a delicious way into the Chinese food traditions of the Golden Village, where regional restaurants turn a short neighbourhood walk into a substantial meal. A local guide helps explain the dumplings, the kitchens behind them and the differences between the dishes on your table.

Allow about three hours for a hosted walk with several tastings. Pacifik Food Tours offers a Richmond dumpling tour with food and some non-alcoholic drinks included; restaurants, dishes and meeting points depend on the departure you book. Leave room for the meal and allow extra time to travel between central Vancouver and Richmond.

Reserve a published departure and check its meeting instructions before travelling. This tour centres on meat and seafood dishes and is not recommended for vegetarian or vegan diets; discuss other dietary restrictions with the operator before paying. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a layer for the stretches outdoors.

Dumpling tour (official)

Richmond Guided Dumpling Walk

Sea to Sky Gondola is a mountain ascent above Howe Sound, where forested slopes drop towards the fjord and the granite peaks around Squamish fill the horizon. The summit suspension bridge and viewing decks put those changes of height and scale within an easy walk of the lift.

Allow about three hours for the round-trip gondola, the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge and a relaxed walk on the signed summit paths. This is the lift-accessed summit visit; the steep uphill Sea to Summit trail is a separate hike. Choose shorter paths if low cloud, wet ground or mobility makes a longer walk less appealing.

Buy a ticket valid for your visit and bring an extra layer for the summit. Lift operations depend on weather, and annual maintenance closes the gondola November 16–26, 2026, with reopening scheduled for November 27. Parking, food and travel from Vancouver are additional.

Return ticket (official)

Sea to Sky Gondola

Shannon Falls Viewpoint is a short rainforest outing beneath a waterfall that pours down a tall granite face beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway. The change from roadside traffic to cool spray and rushing water happens quickly, making this a memorable stop without a long mountain hike.

Follow the maintained path from the provincial park’s visitor area to the signed viewing platforms and return the same way. Allow around an hour to enjoy the falls and surrounding forest. Longer uphill trails towards the Chief or the gondola are separate outings.

Wear shoes with grip on wet paths and stay behind the barriers. Check current park notices and use designated parking; roadside stopping is not a substitute when the lot is full. The walk pairs well with one substantial Squamish visit rather than every attraction along the highway.

Shannon Falls Viewpoint

Stanley Park Ancient Forest Walk is a guided encounter with the enormous cedars and firs hidden behind Vancouver's familiar waterfront. An expert's eye changes the forest: old photographs, tree forms and traces of earlier landscapes reveal a place far richer than a quick drive around the park.

Join the booked forest walk at its confirmed meeting point and allow about three hours including the introduction and return. The selected experience concentrates on the trees and forest history rather than trying to cover every beach, seawall viewpoint and attraction in the park.

Wear shoes with grip and bring a rain layer for damp woodland paths. The woodland route is not wheelchair accessible. Check the current meeting instructions and trail conditions before setting out; the separate seawall route can have maintenance closures that do not describe every forest path.

Ancient forest walk

Stanley Park Ancient Forest Walk

Stanley Park Seawall Cycling is a ride between Vancouver’s harbour and its forested headland, with mountains, beaches and the city skyline changing around each bend. Siwash Rock and the passage beneath Lions Gate Bridge are some of the circuit’s most memorable sights.

Allow about two hours for the roughly nine-kilometre Stanley Park seawall circuit with photo stops, plus time to collect and return a bicycle. Follow the signed cycling direction and keep to the cycling lane. A guided ride can include additional forest paths and interpretation, with its own meeting point and runtime.

Bring a helmet, a layer for the breeze and a plan for wet weather. The seawall itself is free; bicycle hire and guided tours cost extra. Rock-scaling work closes a section from October 26 to November 14, 2026, with intermittent closures through November 20; follow the posted detour rather than assuming an uninterrupted loop.

Stanley Park bike tour

Stanley Park Seawall Cycling

Talaysay Talking Trees is an Indigenous-led walk that changes how you see Stanley Park’s forest. A Cultural Land Ambassador introduces the relationships between plants, people and place, sharing living knowledge rather than treating the trees as scenery alone.

The approximately ninety-minute walk follows the Beaver Lake forest area, with stories about plants used for food, medicine and materials. Allow two hours with check-in. The conversation, seasonal plants and guide shape each visit; it is a different experience from an independent old-growth forest walk.

Reserve through Talaysay and follow the meeting instructions for the Stanley Park Bus Loop. Wear walking shoes and dress for rain. Tours operate in ordinary wet weather, while extreme conditions can change the plan; ask the operator about access needs before booking.

Talking Trees (official)

Talaysay Talking Trees

Vancouver Art Gallery is a central-city art visit with a strong connection to British Columbia and a changing exhibition programme. It offers another way to read the landscapes and cultural conversations encountered around Vancouver, while leaving room for international and contemporary work.

Allow about two hours and choose the exhibitions that interest you most. Arrive at the current gallery on Hornby Street and use the live programme to shape the visit; a particular artist or temporary exhibition should never be assumed to remain on display indefinitely.

Reserve admission if you want a smooth arrival and check the weekly schedule: the gallery is currently closed on Tuesdays, with a later Friday opening. Public tours run on selected days rather than every hour. Exhibition changes and special events can affect the experience, so confirm the programme before travelling.

Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Seaplane Panorama is a short scenic flight that reveals how closely the city fits between water, forest and mountains. Taking off from the harbour is part of the pleasure, with Stanley Park and the downtown shoreline becoming a map beneath the aircraft.

Check in at the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre at Burrard Landing and allow around an hour overall. The thirty-minute experience includes boarding, take-off, the flight, landing and disembarking; it does not mean thirty uninterrupted minutes in the air. The aircraft returns to the same harbour terminal.

Book ahead and follow the exact check-in deadline, identification and baggage instructions on the confirmation. Flights depend on weather and operational limits, so protect a buffer before another fixed booking. This is sightseeing rather than an airport transfer, and the sightseeing aircraft is not wheelchair accessible.

Panorama flight (official)

Vancouver Seaplane Panorama

Vancouver Whale Watching is a naturalist-led boat outing into the coastal waters beyond the city. The search for whales is the draw, but seals, seabirds and the shifting mountain shoreline make the journey worthwhile even between wildlife encounters.

Set aside about five hours for a catamaran outing and use the departure point on your booking. Heated indoor space and outdoor viewing areas let you change perspective as conditions allow. Routes follow wildlife and weather, so sightings and a particular species can never be promised.

Reserve ahead, arrive for the required check-in and bring warm layers even on a bright summer day. Confirm whether your ticket includes transport to the dock. Check mobility and seasickness considerations before booking; the boat's access and the operator's sighting policy deserve separate attention from marketing claims.

Catamaran whale watching

Vancouver Whale Watching

VanDusen Botanical Garden is a planted retreat where Vancouver's pace slows to the scale of leaves, birds and changing seasonal colour. It rewards travellers who enjoy an unhurried outdoor visit rather than a sequence of high-adrenaline attractions.

Allow two to three hours, using the garden map to choose a comfortable circuit through the collections open that day. Pause where the planting or wildlife catches your attention and leave time simply to sit; the experience changes naturally through the year instead of relying on one permanent floral spectacle.

Check ordinary garden admission and opening hours separately from special evening events or courses. The Bloedel Conservatory is a different site and is not an automatic part of this visit. Wear shoes suited to damp paths, and use the garden's accessibility information to choose a route matching your needs.

Entry tickets (official)

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Audain Art Museum is a focused encounter with British Columbia's art in a striking Whistler building. Historic and contemporary works trace the province's creative life through carving, painting, photography and other media, offering a thoughtful indoor counterpoint to the mountain landscape.

Allow about two hours for the permanent collection and whichever temporary exhibition interests you. Move through the galleries at your own pace and give the architecture time as well; the setting is part of the visit rather than simply a container for the art.

Check the weekly opening calendar before reserving. The museum currently operates Thursday to Monday and closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with holiday exceptions. Temporary shows change, so avoid choosing a visit solely for an exhibition that has already ended; special tours and events can have separate booking requirements.

Audain Art Museum

Scandinave Spa Whistler is a quiet forest spa built around the simple rhythm of hot, cold and rest. Silence and a phone-free setting are part of the appeal, with outdoor thermal installations making the surrounding trees feel like an essential part of the experience.

Allow three to four hours to repeat the thermal cycle at your own pace. Travel to the spa outside the village and reserve the thermal journey itself; massage appointments are separate products or package-specific additions, not an automatic inclusion with bathing.

Bring swimwear and follow the spa's quiet-use rules. Current access welcomes guests aged fourteen and fifteen with adult supervision, while guests sixteen and older may attend unaccompanied. Robe rental, towels and a locker are included with the published thermal journey; check the selected date, taxes and any treatment requirements before paying.

Scandinave Spa Whistler

Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is a place to encounter the distinct living cultures of the Squamish and Lil'wat peoples through their own stories and artistic expression. Carved house posts, canoes, weaving and contemporary work connect the surrounding landscape with the people whose territory it is.

Allow about two hours and join an available cultural-ambassador tour when its schedule suits you. Spend time in the Great Hall and galleries rather than treating the building as a quick souvenir stop; workshops and special programmes may have separate arrangements.

Check admission and the live tour timetable before arriving at the centre in Whistler. A short renovation closure is published for November second to fifth in 2026, so those dates require another plan. Confirm accessibility and any workshop age limits against the specific experience you choose.

Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Day is a full day on two connected mountains, with enough terrain to make choosing a focus more rewarding than racing to cover everything. Long runs, changing alpine views and village access define the experience; powder and full lift openings remain conditions-dependent.

Choose a starting base and a terrain plan that matches the least confident skier in your group. Allow four to seven hours including lift access, breaks and the return to base, and check the daily lift report before relying on a connection between mountains. Stay within open, marked resort terrain.

Arrange the correct lift access, rentals and lessons separately unless your exact package includes them. Compare the linked Whistler Ski Pass options before buying: sightseeing access is not a ski ticket. Bring suitable mountain layers and leave exposed or unfamiliar terrain to an appropriate instructor or qualified guide.

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Day

Whistler Olympic Park Cross-Country Skiing is a quieter winter outing through the Callaghan Valley's Nordic landscape. The focus is the steady rhythm of gliding through snow and forest, with the park's Olympic setting adding context without turning the day into an alpine-resort experience.

Allow three to four hours at the park and choose a marked circuit matched to your experience and the current grooming report. Beginners should reserve instruction and suitable rentals rather than assuming downhill-skiing skills transfer directly. Travel from Whistler Village is additional.

Buy the appropriate Nordic trail access and check what your chosen rental or lesson includes. Snowshoeing and biathlon are separate experiences, and the Whistler Blackcomb alpine pass does not automatically cover them. Check the day's opening and road conditions before travelling, then carry layers, water and a route map.

Whistler Olympic Park Cross-Country Skiing

Whistler Wilderness Snowmobile Ride is a guided journey along snowy backcountry trails in the Callaghan and Brandywine area. Forest riding and mountain viewpoints provide a different way to experience winter, with the guide setting a pace suited to the booked group and conditions.

Allow about three hours including reaching the base, gearing up, the safety briefing and the ride. The two-hour programme includes preparation, so riding time is shorter than the full session. Return to the same base when the outing ends.

Drivers must be at least nineteen and hold a full valid driving licence. Confirm passenger eligibility and the route's ability level before booking. Collision coverage and tax can add to the advertised fare, while winter clothing and helmets are available under the product's stated inclusions. Follow the operator's health and safety restrictions.

Wilderness snowmobile ride

Whistler Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

Visa

U.S. citizens visiting Canada with a valid U.S. passport do not need a Canadian visitor visa or eTA. Meet the normal entry requirements and be ready to explain your visit and onward plans. Most visitors may stay for up to six months, but the border officer can set a different departure date.

U.S. lawful permanent residents have separate documentation rules: carry a valid passport or equivalent travel document and proof of valid U.S. permanent-resident status. Check the official requirements for the documents you will actually use. Verified October 29, 2026.

COVID

Canada does not currently require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, pre-entry or arrival tests, or quarantine for entry. Check current official travel-health guidance before departure and avoid travelling while ill. Verified October 29, 2026.

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