A short guide about Banff National Park
Imagine waking up to snow-capped peaks, glistening glaciers and sweeping vistas – well that is just one of the appeals of the Banff National Park – the birthplace of Canada's national park system and part of the Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. Banff is one of a string of national parks that straddle either side of the Continental Divide in the Canadian Rockies, so take a tour to discover a landscape rich in wildlife and history against a backdrop of glaciers and towering mountain peaks.
Founded in 1885 after the discovery of the Cave and Basin Hot Springs, Banff National Park is Canada's oldest and most famous national park. Each year, millions of visitors come to Banff to marvel at the emerald waters of Lake Louise, walk amongst the flower-filled heavens at Sunshine Meadows, and drive beneath the towering jagged peaks lining the Icefields Parkway.
Banff National Park’s most popular destinations are Lake Louise and Lake Moraine. You can hike as little or as much as you want around these areas, or even be taken via helicopter to higher elevations to "heli-hike." (Heli-skiing is equally popular in the winter.) When you get tired of hiking, you can dine in elegance or simplicity in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise—with its own abundance of shops that makes it a self-contained town in the middle of the mountains.
Tourabout’s vacation packages to Banff Natural Park provide plenty of opportunities for families, couples or as individuals – from fine dining to indoor and outdoor adventures. Spend your time strolling along nature trails, hike into the backcountry or climb peaks made famous by early explorers. At Tourabout we have catalogued all the best tours for your convenience – so whether you would like to venture into icy canyons, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride along a frozen lake-shore or fly across the snow in a dog sled – the choice is yours!