Photogallery of Banff, Canada

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More to see in Banff
Banff is considered one of the most popular tourist centers in Canada. It offers every opportunity for entertainment and active sports at any time of the year. In summer, the city is visited by fans of picturesque natural areas, climbers, golfers, and water sports enthusiasts. One of the main treasures of Banff National Park is its wonderful lakes ideal for water activities in the warmer months. There are also exciting boat tours on the lakes. One of the greatest attractions of the national park is beautiful Moraine Lake. It is relatively small - the surface of the lake covers just about 500 square meters. The distinguishing feature of the lake is its location in the mountains at the height of 1885 meters above sea level. The lake is fed by mountaintop glaciers and is especially beautiful in summer. There are many interesting hiking trails around the lake. During the hike, you can admire snow-covered mountain peaks even at the height of summer. An equally breathtaking sight is Lake Peyto. Several comfortable tourist centers are based around it, so nature enthusiasts can spend a few days here. The lake was named in honor of the famous traveler who was the first to discover it. Due to the inclusion of rare minerals, the water in the lake has a rich turquoise hue. Fascinating hiking tours are held in this area in summer. Among the most interesting attractions that can be seen in the national park, it is worth noting Johnston Canyon. Over millions of years, water has … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Banff

Banff for children - what to visit

Many great sports centers can be found in the city and around it. Douglas Fir Resort Waterslides & Pools is considered one of the best centers. It is a small indoor water park, which can be visited at any time of the year and in any weather. Be ready to enjoy its excellent swimming pools for adults and children, as well as several slides of various levels. It is nice to visit the water park even with babies, as it … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

A large portion of the shops is concentrated in the city center. One of the largest in Banff is Town Center Mall. It houses clothing and footwear stores of the most famous Canadian and American brands. Its customer will have a chance to pick stylish clothes for active leisure, original souvenirs, and homeware. You can buy sweet gifts for loved ones at several excellent confectioneries located here. They sell … Open

Attractions and active leisure

It is important to note that Banff is a great city to visit in winter, as it is a major winter sports center. Fans of skiing and snowboarding should head to Sunshine village, which is about 8 km away from the city. Here, they will find slopes of various difficulty levels, as well as a good ski school. An equally attractive skiing destination is Lake Louise located on the shores of the eponymous lake. Mount Norquay … Open

Cultural excursion through Banff - things to see

The historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel opened in 1888 is now one of the city's main symbols. Only the wealthiest travelers could afford to stay here in the 19th century. Fortunately, the hotel is accessible to absolutely everyone in our days. Externally, the hotel building resembles an old castle surrounded by beautiful forests and mountain ranges. Even budget tourists can afford staying in affordable standard … Open

Banff sightseeing

You are lucky if you arrive in Banff at the end of November or the start of December. The town hosts an interesting celebration at this time of the year. A parade of Santa Clauses is an essential part of the event. Everyone is welcome to join the parade if they have the right costume. This is not the only entertaining celebration in Banff. Indian Days and Winter Carnival are also popular events. The resort … Open

Top sigths of Canada

According to most Canadians, Quebec is the most beautiful province of their country. Despite its rather modest administrative importance, Quebec is a large science and university centre. Laval University is the most famous education facility in the province. In Quebec guests will see numerous beautiful university buildings, old libraries, spacious squares and picturesque parks. There are also several botanic gardens and zoos in Quebec. … Open

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