Overview
Located in Canada's Rocky Mountains of the province of Alberta, Banff National Park is Canada's first national park.
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Located in Canada's Rocky Mountains of the province of Alberta, Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, established in 1885, and the third national park in the world. The park spans 2,564 square miles and encompasses valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers. Its sheer beauty is equally appealing in the spring, summer, fall and winter, making Banff National Park a terrific year-round destination.
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