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8 Facts About Banff National Park

Simplicity marks the origin of Banff. In 1883, on the slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, three railway workers discovered a natural hot spring, and from there the park was born. Nowadays, Banff is one of the world’s premiere destinations, spanning a region of unparalleled majestic mountain scenery. Find out more in "National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of Canada, 2nd Edition": http://smarturl.it/NPCAN2Banff

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Banff National Park is 6,641 sq. km/1,641,027 acres.

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It's not only Canada's first national park, but it's the first national park established in the world.

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It's part of UNESCO’s Canadian Rocky Mountain World Heritage site.

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The mountains are around 45 to 120 million years old.

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The park encompasses Banff, the highest town in Canada at an elevation of 1,384 m (4,540 ft).

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The park is open year round, giving visitors a variety of seasonal activities to try.

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Weather in the Canadian Rockies can change quickly. A single day
can have a mix of sunshine, snow, wind, and rain.

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In the summer, daylight lasts until 11 p.m.

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