Guide Note
Banff is a resort town in Banff National Park that is located in the Alberta Rockies. The park is one of Canada's most popular tourist attractions and attracts 4,000,000 visitors a year.1
Fast Facts
- Country: Canada
- Province: Alberta
- Region: Alberta Rockies
- Mayor: John Stutz
- Founded: 1880
- Time zone: MST
- Population: 6,700 (2006)2
Things To Do
Banff Gondola: Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain and see 360 degree views.
Tunnel Mountain: Hike up this mountain for a bird's eye view of Banff and the lakes that surround it.
Upper Hot Springs: The perfect way to end a day of touring by relaxing in the therapeutic spring waters.
TripAdvisor rates the Rocky Mountaineer two-day train trip as the number one attraction. This ride combines sightseeing with escorted tours and overnight stays in grand hotels.3
Other things to do include biking, hiking, swimming and year-round camping.
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