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Getting Around Banff National Park 2015 - 2016 Getting Around Banff National Park What’s inside • Top 10 Things to Do • Suggested Itineraries • Maps Également offert en français • Where to Camp • Safety Information P. Zizka P. Connect With Nature P. Zizka P. OUR STORY In 1883, like Aboriginal peoples long before them, three railway workers stumbled across a series of hot springs on the lower shoulder of present-day Sulphur Mountain. No doubt they laid down their shovels and pick axes, stripped out of dusty clothes and gratefully slid into the waters to soothe their aching muscles. Two years later, as Canada was completing its transcontinental railway, Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s rst Prime Minister, realized a new national dream: the creation of Canada’s rst national park, which set aside the Cave and Basin hot springs and 26 km2 of land as a small protected reserve. More than a century later, the national park draws millions of people each year to experience the staggering natural beauty of Banff and Lake Louise, no less than seven national historic sites and a bounty of wildlife large and small — from iconic grizzly bears to the Banff Springs Snail. With the park’s long history of mixing innovative conservation with spirited adventure, Canada’s oldest national park offers mountains of possibilities. A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE Four of the mountain national parks – Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay – are recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientic and Cultural Organization as part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, for the benet and enjoyment of all nations. Among the attributes that warranted this designation were vast wilderness, diversity of ora and fauna, outstanding natural beauty and features such as Lake Louise, Maligne Lake, the Columbia Iceeld and the Burgess Shale. 2 Top 10 Things to Do 1 CAVE AND BASIN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Nature, culture and history minutes from Banff Avenue. Impressive architecture, bubbling mineral waters, and an underground cave that gave rise to a huge idea, the birthplace of Canada’s national parks. Family activities and interactive programs available. (see p. 6) 2 BOW VALLEY PARKWAY (HWY 1A) This year-round 48 km scenic drive between Banff and Lake Louise is the place to be for wildlife viewing, picnicking, learning opportunities and hiking trails. Rustic campgrounds, unique cottage accommodations and Johnston Canyon enhance this experience. 5 (see p. 5) P. Zizka P. 3 ICEFIELDS PARKWAY This world-renowned, 230 km drive through the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must do! The parkway winds through ancient glaciers, dramatic rock spires, emerald lakes, and broad sweeping valleys. (see p. 5) 4 LAKE MINNEWANKA LOOP Visit a cascading waterfall, a glacial lake, remnants of a coal mining town and a scenic canyon. Minnewanka, the largest lake in the park, is ideal for boating, camping, 7 P. Zizka P. picnicking, road biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing or winter walking. (see p. 6) 5 BANFF UPPER HOT SPRINGS P. Zizka P. A visit to the upper hot springs is a long-standing tradition. Relax in an outdoor pool with hot, mineral rich water amidst the jagged peaks. Open daily, year round. Day spa, cafe and gift shop on site. (see p. 6) 6 LAKE LOUISE – THE LAKE Victoria Glacier and Lake Louise are the most photographed locations in the Canadian Rockies. This spectacular alpine setting is the hub for iconic hikes, canoeing, horseback 8 P. Zizka P. riding, climbing, and awe-inspiring scenery. Before 11 a.m. and after 5 p.m. is quieter. 7 BANFF LEGACY TRAIL Paved paths and roadways span 26 km from the park’s East Gate to the Bow Valley Parkway. Cyclists, strollers, and runners enjoy breathtaking views, picnics, the Banff townsite, Vermilion Lakes, and other popular trails along the way. 8 MORAINE LAKE Known as the Valley of the Ten Peaks, this alpine area offers hiking, paddling, and dramatic photographic opportunities. In the winter, the Moraine Lake Road is closed to 1 P. Zizka P. vehicles and becomes a popular cross-country ski trail. (see p. 7) 9 VERMILION LAKES DRIVE On foot, by bike or by car, explore this year-round 4.3 km paved road offering wildlife viewing, learning opportunities and breathtaking scenery. Relax on the docks and benches and snap a picture of the iconic Mount Rundle. (see p. 6) 10 GREAT CANADIAN CAMPING Camping in the park is as rewarding as its majestic landscapes. Sites range from rustic, treed settings to full service with mountain views. Choose from traditional RV and tented 10 P. Zizka P. sites to modern A-frame, soft-sided oTENTik or tent-equipped campsites. (see p. 8) 3 Suggested Itineraries P. Zizka P. HALF-DAY ADVENTURES A FULL DAY OF FUN HIT THE TOP SPOTS IN TOWN TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE Be inspired on an award-winning tour Drive the Iceelds Parkway past 100 glaciers, at the Cave and Basin National Historic sparkling waterfalls and turquoise lakes on Site – The Birthplace of Canada’s National your way from Lake Louise to Jasper. Hike Parks. Browse through 5 000 natural to view ancient ice at Parker Ridge and Bow history specimens displayed at the Banff Glacier Falls. Snap unforgettable panoramas at Park Museum NHS and then stroll along Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake viewpoints – the trails at the famous Bow Falls. To end and a photographers’ favourite, Herbert Lake. the day, luxuriate in the warm mineral For scenic views, park your motorhome at waters of the historic Upper Hot Springs. Silverhorn Creek Campground just north of Lake Louise. Try a unique adventure, take the David FOUR EXTRAORDINARY AFTERNOONS Thompson Highway to Rocky Mountain House Canoe to the perfect resting spot at NHS to explore the historic fur-trading fort Vermilion Lakes, an irreplaceable wetland during the day and sleep in tipis and trapper’s and home to abundant wildlife. Hike a tents at night. switchback trail up Tunnel Mountain for the best views of town. Trek up to the BANFF’S UNIQUE LANDSCAPES Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station A scenic, slow speed drive along the Bow Valley NHS to observe from above, or ride a bike Parkway winds through wildower meadows, past rivers and valleys on the smoothly sun-speckled forests and multi-tiered pinnacles paved Banff Legacy Trail. of Castle Mountain. 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