Banff National Park is nestled in the Rocky Mountains of South Western Alberta. Banff can boast much more than just being Canada's first National park. Here, downhill and cross-country skiing, backcountry hiking, ice climbing and mountain biking are unsurpassed.
Lake Louise in the heart of the park has been developed as a high-class tourism destination, but even intrepid adventures will be thrilled with ice skating in winter or canoeing the glacier waters in summertime. Indeed, Banff offers visitors the chance to be rendered speechless by many clear blue lakes, all surrounded by rugged peaks. Lake Moraine and Peyto Lake, to name a few, and each is more beautiful than the last. For an exclusive ski time, try Sunshine Village, accessible only by gondola- no cars allowed!
Be sure to take a break from skiing to take in your surroundings. Johnston Creek and Mistaya canyons are sculpted in limestone by centuries of cold mountain water. Each year, frozen waterfalls give ice climbers new winter challenges but don't forget safety first. The pristine snow and ice is... (... more information below the photos)
Scenic Tours Canada Most Scenic Tours Canada include Moraine Lake in Banff National Park |
Beautiful Winter Ice Formations Johnston Canyon Banff National Park Vibrant blue vertical ice formations create a beautiful contrast against the stone walls of Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, and the plunge pool which still flows freely during mid winter. |
Ice Wall Climbing Picks Upper Falls Johnston Canyon Situated along the Bow Valley Parkway in Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon is a mecca for ice climbing enthusiasts as the Upper Falls form a wall of ice during the winter months. Be sure to pack the ice picks, crampons, climbing gear and hard hat. |
Snow Covered Log Cabin Dusk Winter Scene A real winter scene of a cabin covered with fresh snow lit up by decorative lights which give the cabin a sense of coziness and warmth despite the cold surroundings of winter. |
Beautiful Picture Cave And Basin National Historic Site The Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada at Sulphur Mountain in Banff, Alberta, Canada marks the beginning of the great National Park system of Canada. Sunlight streams through the hole in the roof and shines on the beautiful blue pool. |
Bighorn Lamb Picture Banff National Park Alberta Canada A picture of a spring bighorn lamb, likely born in May, frolicking in a grassy field in the Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. |
Reflection Pool Cave And Basin National Historic Site Banff Canada An historic site nestled at the foot of Sulphur Mountain in the town of Banff in Canada, the Cave and Basin features a large pool of reflection which was once fed by the therapeutic waters of a natural hot spring. |
Two Jack Lake Banff National Park Alberta Canada Fringed by lush forest and towering mountain peaks is Two Jack Lake, a peaceful and popular haven for nature lovers, which is situated in Banff National Park in the province of Alberta, Canada. |
Waterfall Canada A beautiful waterfall surrounded by rich green moss along the Icefield Parkway in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. |
Banff National Park The beautiful Banff National Park is situated in Alberta, Canada and features a mosaic of interesting geological land forms. |
Peyto Lake Panoramic Image of Peyto Lake in Banff National Park |
Mount Rundle Winter Reflections 2nd Vermilion Lake Full Moon A clear winter night with a full moon rising up over the Fairholme Range and Mount Rundle sheds reflections on the surface of a partially frozen 2nd Vermilion Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. |
Rocky Mountains Winter Scenery Banff National Park It doesn't seem to matter where or when you visit the Rocky Mountains whether in the summer or winter, the scenery is stunning. Here, the Mistaya River which is fed from the slopes of Mt Sarbach in Banff National Park, is covered by snow and ice. |
Winter Snow Mountain Scenery Picture A well known and popular tourist destination in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park offers visitors spectacular scenery and mountain vistas no matter what the season. During winter snow and ice cover the landscape making it a magical wonderland. |
Winter Snow Fall Night Scene Lake Louise Alberta The sight of warm cozy lights shining brightly from the Post Hotel and surrounding buildings in Lake Louise, Alberta during a winter night of snow fall is an inviting scene and makes one think of a roaring open place and hot chocolate. |
Mountain Animals Bighorn Sheep Lake Banff National Park Alberta This Bighorn sheep is a species of sheep that is native to North America and Siberia. This species of mountain animal thrives in the alpine regions of Banff and Jasper National Parks in the province of Alberta, Canada. |
Banff Geology Cave And Basin Alberta Canada A treasure trove of geology and interesting formations line the walls of the Cave and Basin situated on the side of Sulphur Mountain in the town of Banff, Alberta, Canada. |
Cascade Mountain Banff National Park Alberta Canada A scenic view of Cascade Mountain from the shores of Lake Minnewanka in the Banff National Park, Province of Alberta, Canada. |
Hot Spring Cave And Basin National Historic Site Banff A steaming hot spring which is home to the endangered Banff Springs Snail at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site in the town of Banff, Alberta, Canada. |
Banff Tourist Attraction Cave And Basin National Historic Site A must see tourist attraction for visitors to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada is the famous Cave and Basin a National Historic Site at the heart of the Canadian Rockies. |
Lake Minnewanka Banff National Park Alberta Canada Situated 15kms from the town of Banff, Alberta, Lake Minnewanka is the longest lake in Banff National Park of Canada stretching to over 20 kilometres. |
Cave And Basin National Historic Site Banff Alberta Canada A sunbeam lightens the interior of the famous Cave and Basin National Historic Site in the town of Banff, Alberta, the birthplace of the National Parks System in Canada. |
Johnston Creek Ice Melt Banff National Park The ice begins to melt around the Johnston Creek in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada as Spring starts to approach the area. |
Johnston Creek Canyon Water flowing over a little edge in Johnston Creek in Banff National Park, Alberta in Canada. |
Town Of Banff Alberta The streets in the town of Banff, Alberta offer tourists unique shops to find the right souvenir to take home from their trip. |
Johnston Creek Banff National Park The pristine Johnston Creek carves its way through Johnston Canyon which is situated in the famous Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. |
Johnston Canyon Banff National Park The lower falls of the Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park plunge 10 metres (33 feet) over a limestone escarpment. |
Waterfall Ice Climbing Canada Ice climbing on a frozen waterfall in Banff National Park in Canada is a winter activity enjoyed by many people. |
Lake Moraine Canada Lake Moraine in Banff National Park is a glacier fed lake located in the Valley of the Ten Peaks in Alberta, Canada. |
Lake Louise Skiing World-class skiing at Lake Louise in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada is an incredible winter adventure for the whole family. |
Banff Alberta The resort town of Banff is situated in the Banff National Park of Alberta, Canada. |
Flowing Water The cool refreshing sound of flowing water from a waterfall in the Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. |
Lake Moraine Banff The azure waters of Lake Moraine which is situated in the Banff National Park of Alberta, Canada. |
Chateau Lake Louise Spring time at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the Banff National Park of Alberta, Canada. |
Lake Louise The resort of Lake Louise in Banff National Park is a popular year round vacation destination for tourist from around the globe to Alberta. |
Banff Town The town of Banff in the Banff National Park of Alberta is a popular year round vacation destination. |
Waterfall Picture A beautiful waterfall surrounded by lush green moss and grasses in the Banff National Park of Alberta, Canada. |
Sunshine Village The Sunshine Village Ski Resort is situated in the heart of the Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains of Alberta. |
Scenic Tours Canada Travellers staying at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Banff National Park of Canada can also take scenic tours for any season. |
Lake Louise Hotel A popular hotel in Lake Louise is the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise situated in Banff National Park of Alberta, Canada. |
Lake Louise Situated in the Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains of Canada is the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise a premium hotel. |
Lake Moraine A view of the Wenkchemna Peaks, the Valley of Ten Peaks, towering above Moraine Lake in the Banff National Park of Alberta. |
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... avalanche territory, and beginners should not venture out without a guide and proper training.
The town of Banff is the highest town in Canada at 1397 meters, (4540 feet). It is dedicated to conserving nature at their front door, and nature cooperates - often deer, elk, and bears are seen within the town limits! For the two-legged visitors, Banff caters to outdoor adventures and tourist services, everything you need to enjoy your visit to Banff National Park.
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