Banff National Park covers 2,564 square miles (6,641 square kilometers) of unparalleled mountain sce ...
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Alexandra River | |
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Alexandra River | |
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Here you’ll get a close-up view of the silt-laden Alexandra River which originates from the A ... | |
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Bow Glacier Viewpoint | |
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Bow Glacier Viewpoint | |
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Beginning as meltwater from the Bow Glacier, the Bow River flows through the heart of Banff Nat ... | |
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Bow Lake Overview | |
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Bow Lake Overview | |
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Of all the famous mountain lakes in Banff National Park, Bow Lake is probably the least crowded ... | |
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Bridal Veil Falls Overlook | |
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Bridal Veil Falls Overlook | |
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Bridal Veil Falls is the second highest waterfall in Banff National Park. Bridal Veil Falls dro ... | |
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Castle Cliffs Viewpoint | |
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Castle Cliffs Viewpoint | |
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The Castle Cliffs are a prominent feature along the Trans-Canadian Highway through this section ... | |
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Cirrus Mountain Overlook | |
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Cirrus Mountain Overlook | |
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Towering Cirrus Mountain contains an impressive vertical wall of limestone on its lower slopes. ... | |
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Crowfoot Glacier | |
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Crowfoot Glacier | |
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Here, at the Crowfoot Glacier Overlook, you are standing within a living work of art: a magical ... | |
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | |
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | |
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Sheltered by the soaring peaks of the Canadian Rockies, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise sits o ... | |
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Hector Lake Pullout | |
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Hector Lake Pullout | |
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The beautiful turquoise-colored Hector Lake is the largest and deepest natural lake in Banff Na ... | |
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Herbert Lake | |
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Herbert Lake | |
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Herbert Lake is the first major stop heading north on the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise. T ... | |
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Lake Louise | |
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Lake Louise | |
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Lake Louise, affectionately known as the “Diamond in the Wilderness,” has been an icon of C ... | |
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Lake Louise Mountain Resort | |
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Lake Louise Mountain Resort | |
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Ski Magazine calls the Lake Louise Mountain Resort the most scenic ski resort in North America. ... | |
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Lake Louise Village | |
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Lake Louise Village | |
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Lake Louise Village is the highest town in Canada at 5,680 feet (1,730 meters). Development at ... | |
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Lake Louise Visitor Center | |
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Lake Louise Visitor Center | |
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Information, maps, brochures, permits, washrooms, up-to-date trail, road and weather reports ar ... | |
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Mistaya Canyon Trailhead | |
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Mistaya Canyon Trailhead | |
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Mistaya Canyon is a short hike off the main highway. The trail starts at the Mistaya Canyon par ... | |
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Mistaya Lake Trailhead | |
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Mistaya Lake Trailhead | |
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Mistaya Lake trailhead is located right off the highway. Beautifully backdropped by the Rockies ... | |
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Moraine Lake | |
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Moraine Lake | |
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Moraine Lake is one of the most beautiful bodies of water on planet Earth. It truly is hypnotic ... | |
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Mt. Amery Overlook | |
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Mt. Amery Overlook | |
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This overlook provides a good view of 10,940 foot (3,335 meter) Mt. Amery across the valley. Th ... | |
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Mt. Chephren Overlook | |
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Mt. Chephren Overlook | |
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Mount Chephren, known as "The Black Pyramid”, was named after an Egyptian pharaoh. It receive ... | |
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Nigel Creek Viewpoint &Trailhead | |
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Nigel Creek Viewpoint &Trailhead | |
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Here you can see the high alpine valley of Nigel Creek. This is a favorite area for viewing wil ... | |
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Num-Ti-Jah Lodge | |
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Num-Ti-Jah Lodge | |
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Num-Ti-Jah Lodge overlooks one of the most dramatic scenes in the Canadian Rockies. The mountai ... | |
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Parker Ridge Pullout | |
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Parker Ridge Pullout | |
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The Parker Ridge Pullout provides access to the popular 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) Parker Ridge T ... | |
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Peyto Lake-Bow Pass | |
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Peyto Lake-Bow Pass | |
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Bow Summit, at 6,787 feet (2,068 meters), is the highest point on the Icefields Parkway. The Su ... | |
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Saskatchewan Crossing | |
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Saskatchewan Crossing | |
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Saskatchewan Crossing lies at the confluence of the North Saskatchewan River, Howse River, and ... | |
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Saskatchewan River Valley Overlook | |
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Saskatchewan River Valley Overlook | |
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Here you overlook the Saskatchewan River Valley. The Howse Valley is visible to the south towar ... | |
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Skoki Lodge | |
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Skoki Lodge | |
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Skoki Ski Lodge was built in 1930-31 in the Skoki Valley by a group of Banff residents on a sit ... | |
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Storm Mountain | |
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Storm Mountain | |
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Storm Mountain, at 10,853 feet (2,910 meters), is an impressive sight. Mountains like Storm Mou ... | |
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Sunwapta Pass Overlook | |
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Sunwapta Pass Overlook | |
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When Jasper National Park was established in 1907, this pass between the Athabasca and North Sa ... | |
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Ten Peaks | |
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Ten Peaks | |
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This viewpoint offers one of the most strikingly beautiful vistas in the Canadian Rockies. The ... | |
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Waterfoul Lake North | |
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Waterfoul Lake North | |
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Waterfowl Lake North reflect the pyramid-shaped face of the 10,715 foot (3,266 meter) Mount Che ... | |
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Waterfoul Lake South | |
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Waterfoul Lake South | |
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The subalpine forests that can be seen from Waterfowl Lake South cover about one-half of Banff ... | |
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Weeping Wall Pullout | |
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Weeping Wall Pullout | |
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At the Weeping Wall, water flowing over and out of the steep limestone cliffs of Cirrus Mountai ... | |
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