Geography
Banff National Park is nestled in Canada's Rocky Mountains in the province of Alberta. The park covers 2,564 square miles of mountains, valleys, glaciers, meadows, forests and rivers.
Climate
Banff National Park is open year-round. Summers are mild with July being the warmest month at an average temperature of 72 degrees F. Winters bring snow and an average temperature of 5 degrees F. in January.
Activities
Banff National Park offers its visitors an array of activities in all seasons. Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, bird watching and downhill and cross-country skiing are examples of what you can do in the park.
Lodging
Camping in Banff National Park is available with reservations. Other accommodations are available in Banff town and nearby Lake Louise.
Getting There and Transportation
The closest airport is in Calgary, 80 miles east of the park. Bus and taxi services are available from the airport to Banff and Lake Louise. You can also rent a car at the airport. If you choose to drive to Banff National Park, several highways will get you there.
Fees
As of 2009, the cost to enter Banff National Park was 19.60 Canadian dollars per vehicle.
