Located in Alberta Province, Canada, Banff National Park was founded in 1855 after railroad workmen happened upon hot springs in a cave on Sulphur Mountain. Banff, Canada's first national park, is part of the Rocky Mountain National Park Network. Breathtaking and stunning year round, the park offers activities for everyone. Individual, group and family friendly tours enjoy world class camping areas, hotel accommodations and restaurants. Known world wide for its glaciers, forests, mountains and rivers, Banff is visited by greater than five million yearly. One of four national parks in Alberta, Banff offers activities that are categorized by season since a great part of the park lies in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Tour packages are offered to picturesque sights by hiking, walking, driving, kayaking, white water rafting, by rail and by air. Backpacking and camping also allow you to view the dramatic backdrop of the Rockies that includes the Valley of Ten Peaks full of mid-summer flowers and spectacular wildlife. The Columbia River wetlands are home to 250 species of wild birds. Tours can scheduled for half-a-day, a day or a week with some for a month. Lake Louise is a gleaming jewel that can be thoroughly enjoyed by fishing, canoeing, driving tours and horseback riding. The Columbia River and the Kicking Horse River provide opportunities for water sports and sightseeing. There are many activities designed for kids that include pony and carriage rides, BBQ facilities and a dance barn. There are even golf packages for the consummate golfer. No matter how you choose to visit Banff National Park and it's spectacular display of mountains, hills, rivers, and wildlife, you are sure to be well-satisfied by your decision to spend part of the summer in the Canadian Rockies. |
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