Tunnel Mountain Resort – Seeing the Light Operating a business in a national park brings with it social responsibilities. Increasingly more and more companies are attempting to minimize their impact on the environment by making their business ‘green’. Tunnel Mountain Resort set out goals on the first day of 2008 to reduce their carbon footprint. [...]

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Canada – Ahead of the Pack Banff, Alberta, Canada Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is the largest luxury hotel company in North America, with a tidy cellection of 56 hotels around the world. Its size means that if run incorrectly, the effects on the environment could be disastrous. Luckily, the company [...]

How the Animals are Affected by the Changing Environment in Banff Parks Canada has recently, more than ever, started to take care of the comprehensive wildlife that abounds around its parks. They have implemented a thorough wildlife management plan and it maps moose and elk herds carefully. Among its many initiatives is the construction of [...]

History of Canada’s Environmental Stance In recent times, Canada has really taken the issue of the environment seriously but history tells a bumpier story. The Winter Olympics Canada launched several bids to host the Winter Olympics in Banff, with the first bid for the 1964 Winter Olympics which were eventually awarded to Innsbruck, Austria. Canada [...]

Have a Green Meeting at the Banff Centre The amount of waste that can result from a business meeting is something that would possibly give a heart attack to any watching conservationists. There are many, many ways to minimize the damage done. The Banff Centre is a Green Leaf Eco-Rated Member, with 4 Green Leaf [...]

Banff Ski Resorts – A Green Reputation to be Proud of. These days the words ‘green’ and ‘environmentally friendly’ are bandied around with such disregard that the real issue is often overlooked. To be seen as green is not just good for business, it is actually fashionable. However, three ski resorts in Banff National Park [...]

10 Ways to Make Your Business Better For the Environment The fact is that it is not only good for the environment but also ultimately profitable for your business to think green. Gone are the days when backs were turned on shady businessmen dumping toxins. The successful business must move with the times and especially [...]

Banff and Canada at a Glance for Foreigners The introduction to Canada may not be as intimidating as the rainforests of Brazil, for example, but it is definitely worth the effort for foreigners to have an idea of what awaits you. Below are a few tips to getting you started in Canada and Banff. Coins/Notes [...]

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.