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Here we list the must-visit places in Banff:
Elk & Oarsman Restaurant & Bar: bar meal, delicious food, and good service.
St James's Gate Iris Pub: rich in wine and delicious in taste.
Banff Park Museum: located in the center of Banff Town, Banff National Park, Canada, on the south end of Banff street, beside the bridge on the Bow River. The museum mainly displays some specimens of animals, plants, and minerals related to Banff National Park, most of which are the specimens of animals and birds in the Rockies, and the giant grizzly bear is the most striking specimen.
The Bison: the restaurant is located in the center of Banff Town, with an invincible view. Through three large French windows, you can see the rolling Rockies in the distance. You can enjoy sitting all afternoon. Be sure to order AAA beef at the bison to see if the best food in the Rockies suits your taste. Don't worry about food safety. The restaurant adopts an open kitchen. Guests can see the whole process of making each food. They are happy and eat at ease.
Banff National Park
Banff National Park, located in the northern part of the Rockies, is the oldest national park in Canada. It is one of the three earliest national forest parks in the world, along with Yellowstone National Forest Park next door and Royal Australian park in Oceania. Banff Park covers an area of 6641 square kilometers. The park is covered with glaciers, hot springs, pine forests, and lakes. There are a variety of animals and plants, many of which are endangered species. It is difficult to see other places, such as hot spring snails.
Sulfur Mountain: the invincible cable car and the hot spring backed by "big tree" are the core competitiveness of sulfur mountain, which has attracted numerous tourists. The sulfur mountain is 2280 meters above sea level. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of Banff National Park, including a green coniferous forest nearby, a snowy mountain peak ahead, a panoramic view of the ice lake with only a corner on the ground, and even Banff street in the distance.
Banff Town: Banff town is surrounded by mountains. No matter which street you are on, you can see the mountains ahead, the green trees, and the accumulated ice and snow. There are a lot of tourists in the town, but it is still very quiet and clean. The center of the town is Banff street, Central Avenue. Other streets are named after bison, elk, bear, and other animals.
Upper Hot Spring: Sulfur mountain hot spring is open 24 hours a year, which is another place in Banff Park you can't miss in winter. It is said that the sulfur spring is rich in minerals and hydrogen sulfide, and it is effective in treating rheumatism.
Lake Louise: in the major Geographic magazines, Lake Louise, which is highly featured, originates from the Victoria glacier. The green and tranquil lake is more beautiful and moving in the light of the Rockies and the Victoria Glacier. The green and clear water of the lake looks like an emerald inlaid in the Rockies.
Train: Rocky Mountaineer Vacations provides train access between Banff and Vancouver.
Long-distance Bus: both Calgary city and Calgary International Airport have buses directly to Banff town and Lake Louise village.
Self-drive: Banff National Park is located in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, 128 kilometers west of Calgary, 401 kilometers southwest of Edmonton.
Nesters Market: it is a famous local shopping store with much local stuff and a low price.
Banff Festival: opera, symphony, ballet, and drama performances are held in Banff Art Center every year, which is one of the largest arts activities in North America.
Banff Winter Festival: Held in the last week of January, winter fun will last for six days. Take part in the cross-country skiing loop race or the cardboard open, even the Iron Chef cooking competition and the famous spelling bee.
Lake Louise Pond Hockey Classic: in the most beautiful Banff National Park on the earth, Lake Louise holds an exciting Lake hockey competition. Whether you are on the ice or gathered with the crowd to cheer for your favorite team, the scene will surely be unforgettable for you.
Banff town has experienced a subpolar climate, the temperature in winter is generally from − 13.3° to − 0.2° C while the temperature in summer is in the range of 7.3° C to 21.6° C. The average annual snowfall is 191.0 cm (75.2 in). All seasons are suitable for tourism.
Day 1: The Last Spike - Upper Hot Spring - Banff Town.
Day 2: Banff Town - Lake Louise.