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Discover Banff® - Set in the heart of Banff
National Park and snugly embraced by Alberta's
Rocky Mountains, the little town of Banff boasts a big, worldwide reputation.
Its charming streets are abuzz year round due to an annual influx of millions
of visitors, and this famous mountain resort town caters accordingly with world-class
shopping, dining and accommodation.
At first sight it's apparent why the world is in love with Banff. From the
ever-watchful Cascade
Mountain to the picturesque Bow
River, the community is blessed with a spectacular natural setting, woven
with parks, woods and trails. Winter turns the area into a snow sport enthusiast's
dream; the Sunshine
Village Ski Resort and Norquay
attract a global deluge of skiers and snowboarders, while cross-country skiers,
snowshoers and ice climbers explore numerous local trails. Banff is an ideal
base for hiking and wildlife viewing excursions into surrounding park areas
during summer and provides a popular weekend retreat throughout the year with
excellent restaurants, day spas and the Banff
Upper Hot Springs.
Located only 144 km (90 mi) from Calgary
and close to Kananaskis Country,
Canmore and Lake
Louise, Banff is a convenient and much-loved mountain paradise.
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