| This is the destination of a lifetime. Here, the | | | | were actually transported elsewhere so they would |
| mountains are so high; their peaks are lost in the | | | | not be in the park. |
| heavens. Glacial lakes are so sparkling blue, and lush | | | | One of the worlds largest protected areas, the four |
| deep forests are home to the bear and eagle. | | | | national parks of Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, and Yoho |
| The mountain communities of Canmore, Banff, Lake | | | | are recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Louise, Jasper, Hinton, and Grande Cache offer one | | | | If you want to live close to Banff, you can purchase |
| of the most fulfilling travel opportunities available. | | | | a home or condo in nearby Canmore. This is where |
| Surrounded by the many wonders of nature, and | | | | we stayed. It is a short drive to the park. But In |
| incorporating a multitude of activities and amenities, | | | | Banff, there are dozens of hotels you can stay at. |
| the Canadian Rockies appeal to visitors of all ages. | | | | I cannot describe it but the feeling of being in Banff |
| Banff National Park is Canadas first national park and | | | | is different from anywhere else I have been. It was |
| the third-oldest national park in the world. It is a | | | | awe inspiring. It was peaceful. It was natural. |
| Canadian national icon, solidly entrenched in Canadas | | | | The beauty in Banff and the surrounding parks is |
| identity and character. The park was first created in | | | | something you have to see for yourself to really |
| 1885 as Rocky Mountain Reserve, a tiny 10 acre | | | | appreciate. It is beauty that you can spend all day |
| parcel surrounding the mineral hot springs that bubble | | | | staring at. It is the world as God meant it to be, ad |
| to the surface on the flanks of the Sulphur | | | | he created it. Banff is definitely the most beautiful |
| Mountains. Since that time the park has expanded | | | | national park I have ever been to in Canada and the |
| and now includes the landmarks of Lake Louise and | | | | US. If you liked Yosemite, you will love Banff. |
| Moraine Lake. | | | | The park is about an hour drive from Calgary, and |
| That is why Banff national park has the city of Banff | | | | straight north of Glacier National Park in Montana. |
| inside the park. The city was built on the outside of | | | | We spent a couple days in Banff, but we should |
| the park when it was still small. Then it was | | | | have stayed longer. I know we will definitely be back. |
| expanded to include the entire city. Another city, | | | | If we can find a way to do a travel assignment in |
| which used to be a mining town, had to be moved | | | | Banff we will definitely do that as well. |
| to a new location. Almost all the buildings and homes | | | | |