Banff Holidays
In 1883, the transcontinental railway reached the formidable Rocky Mountains and three railway workers chanced upon some simmering hot springs. The government immediately protected the area and two years later it became Canada's first national park, Banff National Park.Since then holidays to Banff have become as popular with international visitors as they have with Canadians.
Banff is the largest town in Banff National Park and is also the first incorporated municipality located within a national park in Canada. At 4,800 feet, it is the town with the highest elevation in Canada. It is surrounded by mountains, notably Mount Rundle, Sulphur Mountain, Mount Norquay and Cascade Mountain.
Banff is a truly unique place to visit year round. Holidays in Banff combine the lure of the wilderness and the variety of outdoor activities, with outstanding designer shopping, world-class restaurants, museums and plenty of culture.
On Banff's bustling Main Avenue, virtually every language from German and Japanese to French and Spanish can be heard. Yet only minutes away from all the action, a quiet walk along the banks of the Bow River reminds you that the town is located inside Canada's premier national park spanning 2,564 square miles of valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers.
Bon Voyage have been providing tailor-made travel and holidays to Banff in Canada since 1979. Have your Banff holidays expertly tailor-made by Bon Voyage to suit your exact requirements, with the quality and service you expect, and at great value prices.
Things to see and do
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Lake Louise
In 1882, guided by a Stoney Indian, Tom Wilson became the first white man to discover what native Indians called "Lake of Little Fishes". He named his discovery
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Kananaskis Country
Imagine over 2,500 square miles of mountain parks and foothills yours for the exploring. Kananaskis Country is located South West of Calgary and borders the town of Canmore and Banff National Park.
