Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel History Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel’s history begins with the railway and today “The Springs” has grown with the town and is an integral part of local history. William Cornelius Van Horne, vice president of the CPR, decided that the...
Getting to Moraine Lake As of 2023, there is no public parking at Moraine Lake, which limits options for getting to Moraine Lake to watch the sunrise or sunset. Moraine Lake shuttles are the best way to Moraine Lake from Lake Louise and Banff, but there are other...
Best Banff Cafes in 2024 The best Banff cafes in 2024 are not always obvious in a town that is filled with predictable chains. Banff also lacks the hip hangouts that you’ll find in nearby cities like Calgary and Vancouver, but there are many options for good...
Cave and Basin At the end of Cave Avenue in the town of Banff is the CAVE AND BASIN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE (Cave Avenue, 403/762 1566), which is the birthplace of Banff National Park and of the Canadian National Parks system. Here in 1883, three men employed by the...
Banff Hotels with Balconies If you are looking for Banff hotels with balconies, you have many choices. Balcony sizes range from very small to full size, but it is also important that you check when reserving where in the hotel your room is located in the building as...
