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Banff National Park
Among the world's oldest national parks, Banff National Park serves as a World Heritage-listed mecca for cyclists, hikers, skiers, bird-watchers, mountain climbers, and anyone else with a passion for exploring vast untouched wildernesses. Arguably the biggest attraction in Banff National Park is the glacial Lake Louise, which features one of the world's most-photographed mountain ranges for a backdrop. Two relatively small towns house residents and provide amenities for thousands of annual visitors--the rest of the area, about 93 percent of it, remains unspoiled wilderness. You can spend your entire Banff National Park holiday wandering though this natural playground on foot, but if you're strapped for time, drive the scenic roads and look out for deer, elk, and caribou. Banff National Park is in Canadian Rockies. Our Canada journey maker tool combines visitor reviews with your personal interests to make an itinerary informed by experts, but tailored to suit your style.
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Icefields Parkway
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Moraine Lake, Lake Louise ©
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Lake Louise, Lake Louise ©
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Bow Falls, Banff ©
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Peyto Lake, Lake Louise ©
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Bow Valley Parkway, Banff ©
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Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff ©
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Lake Minnewanka, Banff ©
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Johnston Canyon ©
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Sunshine Village ©
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise ©
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The Lake Louise Ski Resort, Lake Louise ©
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Parker Ridge Trail, Banff ©
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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff ©
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Banff Park Museum, Banff ©
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Yoho National Park, Field ©
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Banff Avenue, Banff ©
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Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, Banff ©
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Plain of Six Glaciers, Lake Louise ©
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Banff Springs Golf Course, Banff ©
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Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise
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Icefields Parkway
Banff National Park
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Bow Falls
Banff
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Peyto Lake
Lake Louise
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Lake Minnewanka
Banff
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Bow Valley Parkway
Banff
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Sunshine Village
Banff National Park
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Temple Mountain
Lake Louise
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Via Ferrata
Banff
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Parker Ridge Trail
Banff
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Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Banff
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Where to stay in Banff National Park
Banff National Park boasts a range of budget to luxury accommodations with amenities available for couples, families, and groups of friends. Options include bed and breakfasts, a wide variety of camping choices, and log cabins for those looking for a more luxurious woodland overnight stay. Reserve your space at campsites in advance online or over the phone to avoid disappointment during peak seasons.
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