Mount Norquay Road

Look for bighorn sheep here, and if you are lucky, you may also spot a mountain goat along the cliffs.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Banff, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Fenland Trail
A very good spot for birdwatching all year, and you may also see beaver or muskrat in 40 Mile Creek. May be closed in spring due to calving elk. (Cow elk are very protective of calves.)
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Vermilion Lakes
These three shallow lakes make a marvellous foreground to dramatic Mount Rundle in the background. Come at sunrise or sunset to see muskrat and beaver and get great lighting for photos.
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Moose and Squirrel
Rather, the intersection thereof, about 2 blocks east of the train station, diagonal from the school. Nothing more than the signpost, but good for a chuckle.
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Canoeing & kayaking with Banff Adventures Unlimited
formerly Blue Canoe
Three minutes walk from the centre of Banff, you can find the canoe docks. There, you can rent canoe or kayak to take a tranquil journey on the Bow River. 1- and 2-person kayaks available; canoes seat three. Guided tours in large voyageur canoes are offered twice daily. Purchase canoe vouchers at 211 Bear Street.
$36 per person for one hour