Banff
The Town
Situated in the heart of the National Park and surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, Banff is one of Canada's best-known party towns. The area's natural beauty has resulted in its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and consequently the town of Banff has retained its charm and character.
The town of Banff
Bars, Restaurants & Shops
There are an incredible selection of bars, pubs and clubs as well as some excellent restaurants and cafes. Banff has a massive selection of shops and clothing stores, several museums, art galleries, a cinema, gym, swimming pool and a theatre. The town has a huge seasonaire scene with skiers and snowboarders from all over the world spending the winter in the area. Added to this is the fact that Banff is one of the world's most popular ski destinations and you'll understand why the bars are always lively, with regular live music and a great party atmosphere.
The busy Banff Avenue
The town is in the middle of Banff National Park
Sports & Recreational Activities
There are lots of recreational activities available in Banff such as husky rides, indoor climbing, ice hockey, skating and bathing at local natural hot springs, which offer the perfect après ski relaxation. The world respected Banff Centre is a fantastic local facility offering regular art and music events with some well known musicians, bands, and artists performing. The centre also has extensive gym facilities including a great swimming pool, climbing wall and squash courts.
