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About Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Culture and history. History, culture, cultural landscape, designation information. Stewardship and management. Site management and plans. How to get here. Contact us. +1-403-762-1566 | caveandbasin@pc.gc.ca. For emergencies within the site: Banff Dispatch, non-emergency (24 hours): (403) 762-1470.
Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Coordinates: 51°10′06″N 115°35′29″W. The Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada is located in the town of Banff, Alberta, within the Canadian Rocky Mountains, at the site of natural thermal mineral springs around which Canada's first national park, Banff National Park, was established.
- 1916 (pool structure)
- 1885
- 1,405 m (4,610 ft)
311 Cave Ave, Banff, Alberta T1L 1K2. Phone. + 1- (403)-762-1566. Email. caveandbasin@pc.gc.ca. Directions. The Cave and Basin National Historic Site is 128 kilometres on the Trans-Canada Highway (#1) from the Calgary International Airport. Shuttles to Banff and rental cars are available at the airport and the city centre. Facilities and services.
Jan 30, 2024 · The Cave and Basin National Historic Site is a great thing to do while in Banff. It is close to downtown and doesn’t take up too much of your day. It plays an important part in the national park system and Canada’s rich history. Visitors can learn through exhibits, sites, and interactive displays.
Dec 28, 2010 · The Cave and Basin site marks the growth and development of Canada’s national parks with interactive displays, exhibits, and interpretive trails. Naturally-occurring, warm mineral springs can be found inside the cave, and outside in an emerald colored basin.
Cave and Basin National Historic Site. 1,605 reviews. #21 of 63 things to do in Banff. Historic Sites. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Duration: 1-2 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences. Explore different ways to experience this place. See options. Full view.
Cave & Basin National Historic Site. The cultural significance of the Cave & Basin can be felt from the first steps into the rocky cavern, home to a legendary natural hot spring. Steam rises from geothermally heated waters, and earthy mineral scents fill the air.
