Banff, Alberta
Banff is the largest town situated within Banff National Park. It was named after the burgh of Banff in Scotland. Banff is about 100 kilometres west of Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway. Banff is 58 km south of Lake Louise.
A Parks Canada information centre is located within the town which provides current trail conditions for hiking, scrambling and skiing. Several mountains are visible from the town, including Cascade Mountain (2998m) and Mount Norquay. A gondola lift is available for ascending
