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Day trips from Edmonton

Saturday there, back by dinner. Quick-fire mini itineraries for the best places within a few hours of Edmonton.

Alberta

Banff

Big day, but doable — get up early, sunrise at Lake Louise, dinner back home.

4h drive Car only
  1. Morning
    Lake Louise
    Outdoors · Day trip

    Glacial turquoise lake under Victoria Glacier — canoe or hike Plain of Six.

  2. Lunch

    Park Distillery

    Campfire-style · $$ · Banff Ave

    Rotisserie chicken and house-made vodka.

    Find on Google Maps →
  3. Afternoon
    Banff Gondola
    Family · Sulphur Mountain

    8-minute ride to a boardwalk above town.

  4. Coffee + go

    Eden

    French tasting · $$$$ · Rimrock Resort

    One last bite before the drive back — Alberta's only AAA 5-Diamond — tasting menu with a view.

    Find on Google Maps →
  5. Home by dinner

    Back to Edmonton

    Leave by 4–5pm and you're back in Edmonton in time for dinner. Beat the worst of the return traffic.

Alberta

Canmore

Mountains without the Banff parking nightmare.

3h 30m drive Car only
  1. Morning
    Grassi Lakes
    Outdoors · Whiteman's Pond

    Easy 4 km loop to electric-blue glacial pools.

  2. Lunch

    Tavern 1883

    Pub / Comfort · $$ · Main St

    Historic building, hearty plates, great patio.

    Find on Google Maps →
  3. Afternoon
    The Rec Room
    Family · Entertainment district

    Arcade, axe throwing, virtual sports and shareable plates — works rain, snow or shine.

  4. Coffee + go

    Crazyweed Kitchen

    Globally inspired · $$$ · Bow Valley Trail

    One last bite before the drive back — Long-time critics' favourite — book ahead.

    Find on Google Maps →
  5. Home by dinner

    Back to Edmonton

    Leave by 4–5pm and you're back in Edmonton in time for dinner. Beat the worst of the return traffic.

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