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