Banff Canada - Banff Trek

Town of Banff Canada

The town of Banff Canada has a very unique setting: The mighty Bow River winds through the town; Massive tall, majestic snow-capped mountains surround the town.

Mt. Rundle, a finlike mountain, stands to the south. Mt. Cascade, exposing its glacial face at every corner, rises up immediately north of downtown.

The photo below is taken from the Cascade Garden, it shows Banff Avenue stretching quite perfectly toward the base of Cascade Mountain.

While you stand at middle of the town of Banff Canada, you will amazed to see craggy peaks fill the sky in every direction.

The town of Banff Canada also abounds with opportunities to experience everything: from the most rugged of outdoor activities to world-class arts and culture displays. It is full of restaurants and shops. It is also a party town. It is a small town with big city feeling.

Paddle a canoe or kayak along the river; hike or bike a mountain trail and drink or dine in the view. After a day of outdoor adventure, the area’s restaurants, bars, spas, shops, hotels and attractions will provide recreational adventures of a different kind.

Down the main street in the town of Banff you will find several gift stores that have amazing artwork on display. These were created by aboriginal artists which are a very important part of the heritage of this town. You will feel like you walking in museum when you browse around the gemstone / fossils stores on the main street.

Summer in Banff offers many activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, golfing, canoeing, and kayaking. In Winter, Banff is one of the best places in North America to ski, snowboard, toboggan or snowshoe or try an experience of a lifetime and dog sled in the mountain wilderness.

Banff is an amazing place to enjoy some well deserved relaxing time and explore the beauty of Alberta.

The map of Banff will help you getting around the town and finding the local attractions and some hiking trails.

The Overview of town of Banff Canada

“Banff” was named in 1884 by a former CPR director, Lord Steven, recalling his birthplace, Banffshire in Scotland;
Highest town in Canada at an elevation of 1,383 meters (4,537 feet);
A population of 8,352 (2005 Municipal Census);
The first incorporated municipality within a national park in Canada and offering all basic services, including grocery outlets, a hospital, an RCMP detachment, a post office, a public library, churches of several denominations, municipal government offices, and a provincial court of law;
Accommodations in the townsite include hotels, lodges, hostels, bed & breakfasts, and camp sites;
Numerous local tour operators offer sightseeing and other types of organized tours;
Outdoor equipment ranging from town bikes to snowshoes is available for purchase or rental;
Banff runs a local bus service year-round, with stops throughout town including the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Sulphur Mountain attractions (Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola);
In the winter, shuttles are available to and from three world-class ski destinations: Ski Norquay, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise Mountain Resort;
There are several car rental agencies in Banff;
The resident community is active in many organized associations and leagues representing a wide variety of interests: see Our Town Directory for details
Mountains surrounding the townsite include Tunnel Mountain (1,690 m / 5,545 ft), Mount Rundle (2,949 m / 9,675 ft), Cascade Mountain (2,998 m / 9,836 ft), Mount Norquay (2,134 m / 7,001 ft), and Sulphur Mountain (2,281 m / 7,484 ft);