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Banff, Jewel of the Canadian Rockies
See Banff in real time — and use it to plan when to visit. The webcam updates continuously, day and night.
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The Banff Live Webcam
Live feed — refreshes every 2.0s. Mountain time is 12:20 a.m. MDT right now.
Plan Your Visit
Banff weather & climate
Summer (Jun – Aug)
Highs 21–24°C, long daylight (5am–10pm), wildflowers in full bloom. Peak season for hiking, rafting, and lake tours.
Fall (Sep – Oct)
Highs 10–16°C, gold-and-crimson larch trees in late September, fewer crowds, prime wildlife viewing as the elk rut begins.
Winter (Nov – Mar)
Highs -5 to -10°C, world-class skiing at three resorts, frozen Lake Louise, ice walks at Johnston Canyon.
Spring (Apr – May)
Variable: snow still on the peaks but valleys thaw. Quietest months. Wildlife wakes up — bears emerge mid-April through May.
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