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Castle Junction
Castle Junction is known as the Gateway to the Bow Valley Parkway
Plan Around Castle Junction
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Castle Junction Details
Castle Junction is known as the Gateway to the Bow Valley Parkway. From here, the midpoint of the parkway, you can decide which way to go - to Lake Louise or to Banff. Either way, you'll find roadside interpretive signs to learn more about the area, and be within the natural habitats of native black and grizzly bears.
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Nearby Parks Around Castle Junction
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Castle Junction
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0.3 mi away
Castle Mountain Campground
This camping site is 28 kilometers (17.4 miles) from Lake Louise, and 34 kilometers (21.1 miles) from downtown Banff, off of the Bow Valley Parkway.
0.5 mi away
Silverton Falls
Take a quick one kilometer hike that ends at a spectacular waterfall.
0.6 mi away
Castle Cliffs
Be inspired by Castle Cliffs, just as artists from around the world are. North of Storm Mountain, the views from Castle Cliffs of Castle Mountain are incredible
1.2 mi away
Bow Valley Parkway
A solid 120-kilometer (75-mile) ride awaits on this route.
