Facts at A Glance
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Canada's oldest national park, Banff National Park was created after CP Rail workers discovered the natural hot springs at the base of Sulphur Mountain. The quaint town of Banff, Alberta, situated in the Rocky Mountains, is an ideal destination year-round. Splash down the Bow River on a whitewater rafting excursion or drive the ball on “The Cauldron,” named one of the world's best golf holes, at the Banff Springs Golf Course. In the winter, take your pick of three nearby ski resorts to explore, including Lake Louise, selected in 2005 as “The Most Scenic Resort in North America” by Ski Magazine's annual reader survey.
Located in the heart of the mountain town, Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge is the quintessential Canadian lodge, with a distinctive Rundle Rock fireplace and walls covered in Canadian artwork.
