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About Banff National Park
Banff National Park has a long and celebrated history as one of the world’s premier mountain destinations. Throughout centuries of indigenous peoples' habitation, the establishment of a National Park in 1885, and today’s modern, world class destination: the landscape of Banff National Park has long inspired people with its natural beauty and grandeur.
What makes Banff National Park so special is its easy access and close proximity to the vast unspoiled wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. The park spans 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles) of mountainous terrain, packed with spectacularly scenic valleys, peaks, glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers. It is home to black and grizzly bears, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bald eagles and many other mammal and bird species.
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Getting to Banff National Park
Banff is located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It's one of five national parks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is located along the TransCanada Highway, a well-maintained road open year-round. Calgary is The closest international airport (130 km/87 miles away).
Getting herePurchase a National Park Pass
Think of this as your passport to adventure. Explore soaring peaks, paddle across turquoise alpine lakes, or find a place to soak up the view. With over 6,000 square kilometers of wilderness to explore in Banff National Park alone, your Parks Canada Pass is your ticket to countless moments of awe.
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Weather and WebcamsSeason and Climate
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