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LBERTA
PARKS
Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House
BANFF
NATIONAL PARK
Everywhere you look is a perfect picture from a glossy
travel book. The elements that make the Rockies a
year-round dream destination – dazzling glaciers,
towering mountains, big animals, sublime alpine
meadows and emerald lakes – are all right here
in Banff National Park.
A scenic hour-and-a-half drive west of Calgary leads
to one of the most popular national parks in the world.
Nestled in superb natural settings, the charming towns
of Banff and Lake Louise have all the comforts of the
big city. Over 7,500 people call the park home, so
you’re as likely to encounter the locals as you are
the resident wildlife.
In summer, hit the links at the iconic Fairmont Banff
Springs Golf Course. Horseback ride, hike or cycle on
1,600 km (1,000 mi) of trails as you watch for wildlife.
Climb a mountain or paddle a kayak until there’s no
choice but to unwind at one of the local spas.
Come back in winter for some of the finest skiing and
boarding at Lake Louise Ski Area, Sunshine Village,
and Mount Norquay. Snuggle in on a sleigh ride or
skate on a lake framed by glaciers. See for yourself
why UNESCO included Canada’s first national park
as a World Heritage Site.
Parks Canada www.parkscanada.gc.ca
Banff & Lake Louise Tourism www.banfflakelouise.com