While hiking is popular in Banff, those who don’t want to trek around a mountain or lake can take the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for stunning, bird’s-eye vistas of the Bow Valley. From here, it’s easy to spot Banff’s downtown, where you can later enjoy the local spas, great restaurants, galleries and shopping.
At Lake Louise, a 40-minute drive from Banff, relax in luxury at the historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and take a leisurely stroll or hike around the photo-friendly and idyllic lake.
Meanwhile, 288 km north-west of Banff lies Jasper, located within Jasper National Park, a designated Dark Sky Preserve. With limited light pollution, the park’s more than 11,000 square kilometres are ideal for stargazing.
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