Place to see: Banff National Park, Calgary, Canada

About this place:

Banfff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains is considered one of the premier destination spots in the world. The park, created in 1883, spans 2,564 square miles of mountains, valleys, meadows, waterfalls and hot springs. The centre of the National Park is the famous town site of Banff. Recreational activities in the park include in the summer, hiking, mountain-biking, horse-back riding, canoing and wildlife observation. Banff National Park is home of Grizzly and Black Bears, wolfs and cougars, elk and deer and many other animals. The park also has some of the most spectacular golf courses you can play. In the winter, three major ski areas attract visitors from all over the world. Waterfalls, canyons and lakes are picture postcard motives for any outdoor enthusiast.