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Banff National Park
Canada's first national park, featuring turquoise glacial lakes, towering peaks, and world-class skiing.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Alberta, Canada · North America
Banff sits on the route: 20 minutes from Canmore, 43km from Banff National Park.
Banff is a town located in Alberta, Canada. With a population of 8,305, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Banff sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Edmonton time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Banff to your route.
St George-in-the-Pines is an Anglican church in Banff, Alberta, called "one of Banff's oldest places of worship". The building was designed in the Gothic Revival style by English architect FP Oakley and the cornerstone was laid by Governor General the Lord Stanley of Preston in 1889.
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Banff is located in Alberta, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 51.1762 latitude, -115.5698 longitude.
Banff has a population of approximately 8,305 people, making it a town in Canada.
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