Quick Facts
- Banff National Park, established in 1885, is Canada's first national park and one of the oldest in the world.
- The stunning Lake Louise, located in Banff, has a surface area of 0.8 square kilometers and is renowned for its bright turquoise color, which is caused by rock flour suspended in the water.
- The Banff Gondola, which opened in 2016, takes visitors to the summit of Sulphur Mountain at an elevation of 2,281 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Rockies.
- Banff is home to over 60 species of mammals, including elk, grizzly bears, and wolves, making it a prime location for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
- The iconic Banff Springs Hotel, built in 1888, is a National Historic Site of Canada and has hosted numerous dignitaries, including Queen Elizabeth II and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Travel Details
- Country
- Canada
- Population
- 8K
- Daily Budget
- $100-180
- Best Time to Visit
- Jun-Aug
- Current Weather
- 🌧️5°C/41°FDrizzle
- Currency
- C$ CAD
- Coordinates
- 51.1784, -115.5708
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