Banff

The world famous resort town of Banff is located at the foot of Cascade Mountain in the Bow River Valley right in the centre of Banff National Park. The national park itself occupies 4117 sq miles of mountain wilderness within the breathtaking Alberta’s Canadian Rockies and countless visitors travel to the town each year, lured by the cosy resorts, unparalleled recreational opportunities on its doorstep and some of Canada's finest shopping and dining.

Banff is also home to the fairytale Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Styled after a Scottish baronial castle, few hotels in the world can rival the majesty and seclusion that has made it a symbol of the Rocky Mountains. Other attractions include the Banff Gondola offering an 8-minute ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, at an elevation of 7,486 ft with panoramic views of Banff and the Bow Valley waiting for you at the top. Just a brief drive south of town are Banff Upper Hot Springs. These thermal springs draw bathers year-round to their warm, soothing waters. Banff is just 90 miles west of Calgary and just a short hour’s trip to the stunning mountain area of Lake Louise. Banff will exceed your expectations.