Banff, Alberta

Location

Banff is the largest town in Banff National Park, in Alberta's Rockies, Canada.

It is the community with the second highest elevation in Canada; the highest is Lake Louise. Banff is surrounded by mountains, notably Mount Rundle, Sulphur Mountain, Mount Norquay, and Cascade Mountain, and is situated above Bow Falls near the junction of the Bow and Spray Rivers.

Banff is a resort town and one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations, known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs. It is a major destination for outdoor sports and features extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing areas within the region. The three ski resorts located in proximity closest to Banff are Sunshine Village, Ski Norquay and Lake Louise Mountain Resort.