With 1.6 million acres of mountain wilderness, more than 1,000 miles of hiking trails, and the bustling town of Banff at its center, Banff National Park is a great starting point for new visitors to the Canadian Rockies. Winter draws droves of skiers to Sunshine Village and other ski resorts (877-542-2633; www.skibanff.com). Summertime brings crowds to the city center, crystal-blue Lake Louise, Sunshine Meadow's blooming carpet of wildflowers, and the calming waters of Upper Hot Springs. Along the Bow Valley Parkway-which runs from Banff to Lake Louise-the abundance of bears, elk, and deer, paired with a 35-mile-per-hour speed limit, makes for a safe and relaxing drive-through wildlife watch.
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Alberta
phone: 403 762 1550
www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/banff
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