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