Friday, December 5, 2008

Tourist attractions in Banff

Nestled in the mountains, Banff is the larger of the two towns in Banff National Park. With so many interesting and place worth visiting, Banff is a fun place to be in. Getting in and around Banff is easy which makes it all the more attractive to tourists.

Banff takes care of its guests by providing affordable and comfortable accommodations. Choose your hotel which is located close to local attractions. When you are in Banff, you must visit its must see places and complete your visit. If you are one of those who love mountains, then Banff will delight you. Visit popular mountains located immediately adjacent to the townsite including Mount Rundle (2,949 m/9,675 ft), Cascade Mountain (2,998 m/9,836 ft) and Mount Norquay (2,134 m/7,001 ft), which has a ski slope as well as mountain biking trails on the Stoney Squaw portion. A gondola lift is available to ascend Sulphur Mountain (2,281 m/7,484 ft) where a boardwalk beginning from the upper terminal takes visitors to Sanson Peak. Sulphur Mountain is also the location of one of Banff's most popular attractions, the Banff Upper Hot Springs.

Some of the recommended attractions in Banff are:
• Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours
• Banff Park Museum
• Banff Indian Trading Post
• Banff Gondola on Sulphur Mountain
• Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum
• Cave and Basin
• Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
• Banff Upper Hot Springs
• Town of Banff
• Natural History Museum

Enjoy your stay in Banff as it is home to the well-known Banff World Television Festival, Banff Mountain Film Festival and Rocky Mountain Music Festival.

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