Banff National Park - Canada's first national park - 1 1/2 hrs drive west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. From Banff's humble beginnings as a 26 square kilometre hot springs reserve, Banff National Park now consists of 6,641 square kilometres of unparalleled mountain scenery nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies.
Each year, millions of visitors come to Banff to marvel at the emerald waters of Lake Louise, walk amongst the flower-filled heavens at Sunshine Meadows, and drive beneath the towering jagged peaks lining the Icefields Parkway. Snow-capped peaks, glistening glaciers and sweeping vistas are just one part of the allure of Banff National Park.
You can enjoy all the comforts of home in the town of Banff and the village of Lake Louise, or step out into the wilderness and the home of some of North America's wildest creatures, including grizzly bears, caribou and wolves.
There are too many superlatives to be said about Banff. The truth is everything that you have heard is true.
Here is a list of some of the best and how to go about organizing your summer’s activities.
Here at BanffNationalPark.com, we have some great rides to recommend, all of which are not too demanding, even for the newly initiated rider.
If you only have a limited time in the Rockies, these towns are ideal for enjoying at least a week in the mountains.
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