World Travel Trips

Banff is located just off the Trans-Canada Highway (Canada Route 1). Banff is a rather consciously pretty town in a splendid setting. It is Canada’s number one tourist destination, making Banff an incredibly popular location. You should make bookings for Hotels in Banff well in advance. Banff is the second-largest of Canada’s mountain parks, behind Jasper. The major gateway to Banff is the Calgary International Airport (YYC). The easiest way to Banff is by flying into Calgary International Airport.

A must do in Banff is a full day sightseeing tour that travels through landscapes carved by glaciers and opened by pioneers. Banff is famous for its spectacular setting in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The town of Banff is surrounded by great mountains (Mount Rundle to the south and Mount Cascade to the north) and has the Bow River running through it.

Visiting Banff is a must for tourists travelling to the western part of Canada. Banff is a world famous lively and bustling ski town and is the gateway to three world-renowned resorts; Lake Louise, Sunshine and Norquay. For the cost conscious traveller, Swiss Village Lodge in Banff is the perfect place. Banff is considered the gateway to the Canadian Rockies because it is only a 1 hour drive west from Calgary, the closest major city. Banff is crawling with great restaurants and good bars. It’s no secret Banff is one of the most spectacular places on earth.