Banff, Alberta, Canada
Banff National Park travel, tourism

Banff, Alberta, Canada

A small mountain village, an adventure centre and a popular resort destination located in the Rocky Mountains of the Banff National Park. The village sits on the banks of the Bow River surrounded by mountains, glaciers, waterways and wildlife.

The community of Banff, Alberta, Canada operates within the park boundaries of the Banff National Park and, therefore, enjoys the luxury of living with nature. And because there are so many mountains, rivers and lakes are at your doorstep this is a much talked about adventure destination.

Banff, Alberta, Canada is a year round adventure destination with popular activities available in every season. During the summer months Banff National Park is a popular destination for many outdoor activities - both self guided and guided.

Some of the summer activities include hiking, backpacking, river rafting, golfing, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, camping, boating, rock climbing, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, flightseeing, picnicking, swimming and more.

In the winter months, after the snow has fallen and temperatures have dropped, Banff Village, the local Nordic Centre and the surrounding ski resorts cater to many winter activities. Some of the winter activities include cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, heli skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice climbing, snowshoeing and dog sledding.

The stores work out of chalet type buildings and the streets are pedestrian friendly. It is easy to get around on foot. There are bike trails and walking paths connecting the village to various parks, attractions and smaller villages.

Banff, Alberta, Canada provides many of the services important to travelers including accommodations, tours, guides, attractions, restaurants, transportation, grocery stores, rental stores, gas stations, banks, internet, coffee shops, gift shops, laundromat, post office, museums and more.

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Banff National Park