Why you should visit Banff. Canada’s first national park is also its most majestic. It’s a mosaic of Rocky Mountains and deep valleys, glaciers and icefields, rushing rivers and tranquil lakes ...

The national park consists of 2,564 square miles of rugged terrain, ice fields, forests, and picture-perfect landscapes. Within the national park, there are two main towns, Banff and Lake Louise ...

Canada’s national parks are all about experiences, complemented with glaciers and geological drama. These places are such ...

For Lake Louise skiers and for iconic photos of Canada’s most famous lake: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Lake Louise is a 40-minute drive deeper into the mountains from the town of Banff.

This iconic hotel built in 1911, overlooks Lake Louise in the heart of Banff National Park, Alberta. The stunning natural beauty of the area and the luxurious hotel draw visitors from all over the ...

I traveled to Banff — Canada's most-visited national park — for the first time and loved it. Located in the Rockies, it's a popular destination for skiers and hikers from all over.

A well-known Alberta conservationist says the idea of holding alpine skiing in Banff National Park as part of a potential Calgary Olympic bid is bad and shouldn't even be discussed.

A helicopter is shown close to the scene of a rock slide near Bow Glacier Falls north of Lake Louise, Alta., in Banff National Park on June 19, 2025. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press) ...