Banff National Park

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Banff National Park, National park in Alberta, Canada

The park covers 6,641 square kilometers of mountains, glaciers, and alpine lakes, including Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in the Canadian Rockies.

Established in 1885 as Rocky Mountains Park, the area gained protected status after railway workers discovered natural hot springs at Sulphur Mountain.

The lands within Banff National Park hold historical importance for Indigenous peoples who used these territories for hunting and gathering through generations.

Three visitor centers provide information about trails, accommodations, and safety guidelines, while park passes remain mandatory for all entries throughout the year.

The park contains thermal springs reaching temperatures of 47 degrees Celsius, forming the only natural hot mineral springs in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Location: Improvement District No. 09 (Banff National Park)

Location: Banff

Inception: November 25, 1885

Phone: +14037621550

Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff

GPS coordinates: 51.16667,-115.55000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16

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