Geography
Banff is located in the Canadian Rockies, about a 90-minute drive west of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.
Size
When founded in 1885, Banff National Park was only 26 square km but has expanded to cover 6,641 square km (2,564 square miles).
Features
Some of the memorable features include Lake Louise, the wildflowers at Sunshine Meadows and the snowcapped peaks at Icefields Parkway.
Activities
During the summer, camping, fishing, mountain climbing and even scuba diving are popular activities. In the winter, ice climbing, skiing and snowboarding are among the recreational interests.
Wildlife
Among the wildlife in the park are a variety of birds and 29 species of small mammals, along with larger animals like moose and grizzly bears.
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