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OverviewLocated in Canada's Rocky Mountains of the province of Alberta, Banff National Park is Canada's first national park.
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Information, Banff National Park
Explore Information in Banff National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Information Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Information guide to compare the stops that belong together in Banff National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Fees and ReservationsFees are required to visit Banff National Park, and a varied fee structure is in place.
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Operating HoursOperating hours for Banff Visitor Centre, Information Kiosk and Lake Louise Visitor Centre.
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When To VisitExplore Banff anytime of the year-there's always somewhere to explore and something to do.
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Food and ShoppingPlenty of dining and shopping await in the Town of Banff and Village of Lake Louise.
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Cell Phone ServiceService is spotty, but the Chimani app will always work in Banff!
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Backcountry InformationBanff National Park's backcountry is mostly accessed by hikers, but bicyclists and horseback riders can venture away from the crowds, too.
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WeatherWhile the weather within Banff National Park varies by season, it can also vary by the part of the park in which you find yourself.
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AccessibilityBanff National Park offers a variety of accessible services and facilities. Check in with the visitor centres to learn more and to plan your best visit.
Activities
BicycingExplore the over 190 kilometers of trails and roads that criss cross Banff National Park.
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CampingThere are plenty of camping sites within Banff National Park - the hardest part of your camping trip may be determining just where you want to pitch a tent!
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Horseback RidingSaddle up and ride through Banff National Park, just as generations before you.
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SwimmingThough the park's lakes are inviting, a quick dip of the toe will reveal they're too cold for swimming.
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Kid-Friendly OptionsSign your children up for Junior Naturalist walk to learn about Banff.
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