Known as a sacred place among the Indigenous Peoples of Western Canada, Banff's powerful magic serves as a catalyst of ...

Established in 1885, Banff was the first national park in Canada and only the third recognized national park in the world. And if you've ever been, there's no question as to why.

Lake Louise is the classic place for skating in the national park, but closer to Banff, the Vermilion Lakes, 1.5 miles from town and reassuringly shallow, make a good alternative.

From the red and the white all around me I look up and see blue and green. Banff is no ordinary small town. It sits in the middle of Canada’s first and arguably best national park, 2,500 square ...