| Canadas Great Lakes are some of the | | | | history museum in western Canada and |
| largest and most beautiful in the world. | | | | features a fantastic assortment of |
| Albertas Rocky Mountains and its | | | | wildlife specimens, minerals and other |
| National and Provincial Parks are major | | | | artefacts. |
| year round attractions, with stunning | | | | A short way away is the Whyte Museum of |
| mountain peaks, glaciers, valleys and | | | | the Canadian Rockies dedicated to the |
| lakes. | | | | rich cultural history of the area, with |
| Banff, offer a vast number of tourist | | | | four art galleries, a heritage gallery |
| attractions to entertain and entrance | | | | and a research library. The Cave and |
| visitors all year round to complement | | | | Basin National Historic Site, in Cave |
| the natural attractions. | | | | Avenue, tells the story of the discovery |
| The town of Banff is situated inside the | | | | of the hot springs that led to the |
| spectacular and unspoilt Banff National | | | | establishment of Canadas first national |
| Park, Canadas first national park and | | | | reserve in 1885. Visitors can also take |
| most popular tourist attraction, about | | | | a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur |
| an hour and a halfs drive west of | | | | Mountain to enjoy the spectacular views |
| Calgary. The surrounding national park | | | | from the observation deck at the top, or |
| offers 2,564 square miles of | | | | soak in hot mineral waters at the Upper |
| unparalleled mountain scenery in the | | | | Hot Springs in Mountain Avenue. |
| heart of the Canadian Rockies, including | | | | Winter is low season in Banff National |
| glaciers, ice fields, jagged peaks, | | | | Park, but skiers and snowboarders who |
| crystal clear lakes and raging rivers. | | | | brave the low temperatures are delighted |
| The town and nearby village of Lake | | | | with what they find. The slopes have |
| Louise draws millions of visitors every | | | | something for everyone, from steep |
| year, offering as it does a wide variety | | | | couloirs to gentle cruising and the snow |
| of comfortable accommodation and | | | | is some of the coldest, driest and most |
| entertainment for those wanting a base | | | | reliable youll find anywhere in the |
| to explore the mountain wilderness. It | | | | world, and theres a lot of it, |
| is recommended that visitors stay at | | | | particularly at Sunshine Village. |
| least four days to make the most of | | | | Europeans are also impressed by the |
| sightseeing excursions in the park. | | | | staggering scenery and mountain |
| Attractions in the town itself include | | | | wildlife, as well as the welcoming |
| the Banff Park Museum, on Buffalo | | | | locals and excellent value. |
| Street, which is the oldest natural | | | | A trip to remember. |