Canadian Rockies Vacations Guide – Banff National Park

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Banff National Park – Center of the Canadian Rockies

By raparre on Jul 01, 2009 in Banff

Capture the incredible scenery in Banff National Park.

So much to see and do in Banff National Park

By Michele Kadison

Staff Writer

Rockies.com

BANFF, Alberta (Rockies.com) – Banff National Park is the oldest and largest conservation wilderness and wildlife park in the Canadian Rockies. As an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is only a three kilometer drive from the town of Canmore and just 17 kilometers from the town of Banff.

Banff is an ideal Canadian Rockies vacation destination as it is home to a plethora of interesting hot spots. Visit the historic Banff Springs Hotel, the Cave and Basin Hot Springs, the Sulphur Mountain Gondola, the Banff Centre for the Performing Arts, as well as the many shops, galleries, museums and restaurants that make the town so rich with things to do and see. Visit nearby Lake Louise with its emerald surface surrounded by towering Canadian Rocky mountain peaks. Hike the area to see the plentiful flora and fauna that make for excellent photo opportunities and proof for your friends at home that you had a magnificent experience visiting the Canadian Rockies.

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