Banff

Banff has served as a railway and tourism centre in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains since the 1880s. Set in Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, the town lies beside the Bow River beneath the long limestone ridge of Mount Rundle. The park was created in 1885 after hot springs were discovered near the railway, beginning a national system of protected areas. Banff Avenue leads through the compact centre toward the 1888 Banff Springs Hotel, a landmark built by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Trails, ski areas and mountain roads make Banff a base for exploring the Bow Valley in every season. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Alberta.

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