Lake Louise - Banff National Park, Alberta Canada. Banff National Park. Banff National Park /ˈbæmf/ is Canada's oldest national park, established in 1885 in the Rocky Mountains. The park, located 110–180 km (68–112 mi) west of Calgary in the province of Alberta, encompasses 6,641 km2 (2,564 sq mi)[3] of mountainous terrain, with numerous glaciers and ice fields, dense coniferous forest, and alpine landscapes. The Icefields Parkway extends from Lake Louise, connecting to Jasper National Park in the north. Provincial forests and Yoho National Park are neighbours to the west, while Kootenay National Park is located to the south and Kananaskis Country to the southeast.
The main commercial centre of the park is the town of Banff, in the Bow River valley. The Canadian Pacific Railway was instrumental in Banff's early years, building the Banff Springs Hotel and Chateau Lake Louise, and attracting tourists through extensive advertising. History[edit] Early history[edit] Rocky Mountains Park established[edit] By 1911, Banff was accessible by automobile from Calgary. Jasper National Park Travel Guide. Athabasca Falls The Athabasca Falls are breathtaking in both the summer and early spring.
In the summer you can see the rainbow in the spray of the water as it courses through the gorge. In the early spring the ice almost looks blue. There are paved paths for you to walk... more Lakes It is famed for the color of its water, the surrounding peaks, the three glaciers visible from the lake and Spirit Island, one of the most photographed locations in the world. Palisades What is your tummy telling you? This restaurant is tipped in many of the travel guides and by previous visitors on here. A good place to meet friends O'Shea's serves as a restaurant and a bar, but I have only been to it as a bar. THE ICEFIELD PARKWAY One of the easiest ways to get to know the area is from the comfort of your own vehicle.
Under the Clock Tower It's not so much of a mall as a little square underneath a big green clock that hasn't worked for a long time. Watch Out for Wild Animals! Jasper Alberta – Official Travel Site for Jasper National Park Canada. Jasper National Park. Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning 10,878 km2 (4,200 sq mi). It is located in the province of Alberta, north of Banff National Park and west of the City of Edmonton.
The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains. Wildlife in the park includes elk, caribou, moose, mule deer, white-tailed deer, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, grizzly bears, black bears, coyotes, beavers, Rocky Mountain pikas, hoary marmots, grey wolves, mountain lions, and wolverines.
History[edit] In 2011/2012, Jasper National Park had 1,958,206 visitors.[1] World Heritage Site[edit] This park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, together with the other national and provincial parks that form the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, for the mountain landscapes containing mountain peaks, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, canyons, and limestone caves as well as fossils found here. Geography[edit] Attractions[edit] Jasper National Park, Alberta - Jasper travel, tours and hotels. Yoho National Park - Yoho National Park of Canada. Banff National Park, Alberta- Banff Lake Louise Tourism- AB Travel Vacations, Canada. Banff, Alberta hotels - Banff National Park - Banff, Canada.