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.Banff.com: Banff Facts
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.
Trip Advisor 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.TripAdvisor: Rocky Mountaineer Ride
Other things to do include biking, hiking, swimming and year-round camping.
Banff Basics
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References
Fast Facts
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Country
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Province
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Region
Alberta Rockies
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Mayor
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Language spoken
English
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Currency
Canadian dollar
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Country code
1
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Area code
403
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Time zone
MST
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Population
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Climate
Dry continental climate
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Elevation
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Mountains surrounding the townsite includes
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- Tunnel Mountain (1,690 m / 5,545 ft)
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- Mount Rundle (2,949 m / 9,675 ft)
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- Cascade Mountain (2,998 m / 9,836 ft)
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- Mount Norquay (2,134 m / 7,001 ft)
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- Sulphur Mountain (2,281 m / 7,484 ft)
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Since 1996, more than 4,000,000 visitors have traveled to Banff National Park every yearOfficial Site: Banff Fast Facts
