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Banff
Canada’s oldest national park, Banff National Park pairs turquoise glacial lakes, towering Rocky Mountain peaks, and dramatic alpine scenery.
Top Stops
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Bow LakeThe headwaters of the Bow River is Bow Lake, which is also a terrific spot to stop and take a look at Crowfoot Glacier.
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Bow Glacier FallsThe melting glacial waters of Bow Glacier fall into Bow Lake via the Bow Glacier Falls.
Information
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Basic Information
OverviewLocated in Canada's Rocky Mountains of the province of Alberta, Banff National Park is Canada's first national park.
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Basic Information
Fees and ReservationsFees are required to visit Banff National Park, and a varied fee structure is in place.
Auto Tour
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Bow Valley Parkway OverviewThe Bow Valley Parkway runs between Banff and Lake Louise and many say it's a must-do when visiting the region.
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Morant's CurveFound on the western end of the Bow Valley Parkway, Morant's Curve is said to be for tourists and madmen.
Point of Interest
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Bow LakeThe headwaters of the Bow River is Bow Lake, which is also a terrific spot to stop and take a look at Crowfoot Glacier.
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Icefields ParkwayThe Icefields Parkway runs 232 kilometers (144 miles) through the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and has been called "the most spectacular journey in the world."
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Cave and Basin National Historic SiteCanada's National Park system began at this very spot in 1885.
Hiking
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Valley of Five LakesFind five lakes for the price of one at Valley of Five Lakes, just south of Jasper.
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Upper BankheadHike along old coal mine shafts to reach the basin of Cascade Mountain
Camping
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Tunnel Mountain Village IThis camping site is within 8 kilometers (5 miles) of downtown Banff.
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Tunnel Mountain Village IIThis camping site is within 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) of downtown Banff, but closed until Fall 2016.
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Tunnel Mountain TrailerThis full service camping site is within 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) of downtown Banff.
Bicycling
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Tunnel Mountain Scenic DriveA short drive just outside of the Town of Banff is big on highlights.
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Paddling
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Two Jack lakeTwo Jack Lake offers the perfect spot for canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving (yes-even scuba diving!) and camping
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Lodging
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Shadow Lake LodgeA day hike into Banff National Park's backcountry delivers you to Shadow Lake Lodge.
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Skoki LodgeHikers and skiers will want to find their way to Skoki Lodge in Banff National Park.
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Sundance LodgeTwo trails will deliver you to Sundance Lodge within Banff National Park.
Ranger Station
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Visitor Information KioskThis info kiosk supplements the Banff Visitor Center and is also found in downtown Banff.
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Lake Louise Visitor CentreThis visitor centre is found in the village of Lake Louise.
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Restrooms
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Storm Mountain ViewpoiintNamed for the winds that swirl and rise around it, Storm Mountain also boasts dense, dark subalpine forests.
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Bow Glacier FallsThe melting glacial waters of Bow Glacier fall into Bow Lake via the Bow Glacier Falls.
Nearby Parks Around Banff
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Banff
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Banff National Park
Canada's oldest national park and was established in 1885.
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Lake Louise Visitor Centre
This visitor centre is found in the village of Lake Louise.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Station - Lake Louise
Also built in 1910, the Canadian Pacific Railway Station is the first of six mountain stations built after 1909.
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Pipestone
Travel along the Pipestone River into Pipestone Valley along this aptly-named trail - Pipestone.
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Bow River Loop
This interpretive trail leads through a rich riparian zone of the Bow River.
