Banff National Park

Canadas first national park, established in 1885, Banff covers 6,641 sq km of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta and has been part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. The park features glacially fed turquoise lakes including Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, towering peaks that exceed 3,400 metres, and a thriving ecosystem of grizzly bears, wolves, elk, and mountain goats. It is the most visited national park in Canada, welcoming over 4 million visitors each year.