Banff,
ALBERTA
 The town of Banff is in Banff National Park, one of Canada's oldest national parks. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, the largest mountain range in Canada, Banff is located 1 and a half hours west from Calgary,
What to do in Banff? The area offers endless possibilities as diverse as anywhere else in the world. Great outdoor adventures include Golfing the course at the Banff Springs Hotel, the Castle in the Rockies, soft or extreme adventure sports, or for the refined traveler, Spas or International award winning cuisine is available in several upscale 4 and 5 Star hotels. Other choices include fine ethnic and European restaurants as well as several Canadian dining experiences featuring Alberta Beef, Bison or game are available.
The Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a year round protected wilderness area. Wildlife can often be seen roaming the streets with the Grizzly Bear and Mountain Sheep often seen at higher elevations.
A number of movies have been filmed in the area including movies with Marilyn Munroe, and recently with Sir Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt filed a movie just east of Banff. Each year International celebrities come to Banff to raise money for worthwhile environmental causes. The Banff Television Festival attracts participants from around the world who come each June to discuss and promote Television.
 Renown for its Art, Music, Theatre, Opera and Business courses, the Banff Centre attracts world class educators and participants for their many programs.
Accommodation in Banff and area includes 4 and 5 star hotels, Inns and Lodges, Chalets, Vacation Homes, Cabins, Bed and Breakfasts, Motels and Camping.
Banff is a four season town offering a variety of summer and winter adventure experiences. Your visit to Banff can be relaxing, where you come to unwind and enjoy the majestic beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Take a Limousine sight seeing tour, ride the Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, experience the Cave & Basin, enjoy a walking nature tour, visit the Whyte or Banff National Park Museums, go Bird watching, do photography, shop in unique shops with arts and crafts, fine clothing and jewelry and Canadiana .
International shops are also available to choose some of your well known upscale brands.
Adventure more your style? Horseback riding, mountain climbing, canoeing, Mountain Biking, Cycling, Fly fishing, Trail rides, Helicopter tours, Kayaking, Rafting, Overnight camping trips, the list goes on.
In the winter, Ice skating, Snowshoeing, Downhill skiing on powder so deep at Norquay or Sunshine, Heli skiing, cross country skiing, Snowmobile tours, Glacier walking, Tobogganing, Snow Boarding and Dog Sledding can keep you busy.
We invite you to come to Banff and enjoy yourself. A great place for family and friends.
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