Attractions Banff, Alberta

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downtown banff in march.




summer in banff overlooking bow river.




banff park museum



fairmont banff springs hotel in 2008


there number of popular mountains located adjacent townsite include mount rundle (2,949 m or 9,675 ft); cascade mountain (2,998 m or 9,836 ft); , mount norquay (2,134 m or 7,001 ft). mount norquay has ski slope mountain biking trails on stoney squaw portion. popular tourist attraction, banff gondola, available ascend sulphur mountain (2,281 m or 7,484 ft) boardwalk (banff skywalk) beginning upper terminal takes visitors sanson peak. sulphur mountain location of 1 of banff s popular attractions, banff upper hot springs.


lake minnewanka located 6 minutes north of townsite popular day use area variety of activities. mountain biking, hiking , fishing activities allowed in part of park. popular lake cruise, motor boat rentals , small food concession available @ marina.


tunnel mountain (formerly known sleeping buffalo mountain) (1,690 m or 5,545 ft) situated within townsite , popular quick hikes; 1 can reach summit in less half hour. named tunnel mountain because surveyors wanted make tunnel canadian pacific railway right through mountain, instead of following bow river valley.


banff home well-known banff world television festival, banff mountain film festival, rocky mountain music festival , bike fest. city starting point of 4,417 km (2,745 mi) great divide mountain bike route, terminates @ antelope wells, new mexico in united states.



each roam bus decorated different images of national park



banff trail







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