When it comes to natural beauty, few places can top Banff. Incorporated in 1990, Banff is the first municipality in Canada to be incorporated inside a national park. Like many places within Banff ...

Banff, Canada, is at the top of my list of the most incredible destinations I've ever visited. Banff National Park has hikes for all levels of experience and so many stunning views. I loved all of the ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christina has covered travel, food, and drinks for over a decade. Established as Canada’s first national park in 1885, Banff spans ...

People will be able to visit national parks for free from Dec. 12, 2025 to Jan. 15, 2026 and during the summer of 2026 after the federal government announced the return of the Canada Strong Pass.

Before I travel, I tend to remind myself that my perception of a place is rarely the reality—particularly in a destination like Canada's Banff National Park, which is world-renowned for its jagged ...

A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has been relocated to what town officials say is now in a safer place.

The Banff region of Alberta, Canada, is known for great skiing and is home to three ski resorts. Sunshine Village has wide-open groomer runs, and Mt. Norquay can't be beat for affordability. Lake ...

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Just how mesmerizing are Alberta’s Rockies? They inspired an 1883 posse of railroad prospectors to put down their pickaxes and preserve these glacier-sawed mountainsides and hot springs by creating ...

ALBERTA, CANADA - It’s a popular travel destination for Michiganders which may surprise you and it’s actually Canada’s most visited national park. This mountain region to our north has been named the ...