Banff Travel Tips

Banff

Standing in the shadows of beautifully rugged Rocky Mountain peaks, 86 miles (138km) west of Calgary, Banff Town is a cosmopolitan, vibrant Alpine-like village. Historic and modern buildings line its streets, which bustle with chic restaurants and bars, shops and even some worthwhile museums. July and August are the busy months, when the town's population swells by 25,000. Indeed, the town can get crowded during this time, but the many visitors always manage to create a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

Nearby is Banff National Park, Canada's oldest park and the reason most visitors vacation here. Dramatic mountain landscapes, abundant wildlife, glaciers and rushing rivers highlight this spectacular wilderness, making it one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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Banff Suggested Itineraries

Viator

Written by Viator, August 2010

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 33 | Tours & Tickets

Are you looking for spectacular mountains, pristine snow, misty canyons or shopping til you drop into some natural hot springs? Banff is the place for you. Located in the spectacular Canadian ... 
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Banff Winter Adventures

Viator

Written by Viator, January 2011

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 17 | Tours & Tickets

The largest town in Canada’s oldest national park, Banff is the ideal starting point from which to explore the rugged beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Situated along the Trans-Canada Highway roughly ... 
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Traveler Photos We Envy in Banff

Ice Climbers

Photo by: Kelly G, USA
Doing what: Grotto Canyon Icewalk