| Banff National Park |
PO Box 900
Banff, AB T0L 0C0
403-762-1550 |
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Distance: ~48.506 km from The Fairmont Banff Springs
The town of Banff is actually located inside Banff National Park. At 6641 square kilometers (2564 square miles), the park is a vast playground for close to four million visitors annually. Most are outdoorsy types who enjoy hiking, backcountry camping, cross country skiing, rock climbing, fishing, and a wealth of other activities. If time is a factor or if you simply prefer to see the wilderness from the relative comfort of an enclosed vehicle, there are a couple of scenic highways that cut through the park, so you can still appreciate the majesty of the rugged Canadian Rockies without getting dirty! But with its roaring waterfalls and ice-blue glaciers, meadows full of wildflowers and breathtaking panoramic vistas, this is one park that is best appreciated on foot. Luckily, several turnouts along the Icefields and Bow Valley Parkways allow you to get a closer look without investing too much time or energy. A plethora of companies offer guided one-day and multi-day park tours via bus, bike, snowshoe, ski and hiking boot. A Park Pass (available at the Banff or Lake Louise Visitor Center) is required. Hours: Winter Daily 9am-5pm
Spring Daily 9am-7pm
Summer Daily 8am-8pm
Fall Daily 9am-5pm Payment Methods: Cash Only Admission: One-day pass Adult CAD8.90; Senior (65+) CAD7.65; Child (6-16) CAD4.45; Family CAD17.80
Annual pass Adult CAD62.40; Senior CAD53.50; Child (6-16) CAD31.70; Family CAD123.80 |
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