The Cave and Basin
National Historic Site
Two surveyors were "tipped off" to the
existence of hot springs near a cave, where the surveyors enjoyed
their first hot bath in months. Visit the sight and you can continue
on to Sundance Canyon trail (a 2 mile walk) that offers great
views of the Bow River
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Banff Townsite
Banff is situated at the
junction of the Bow and Spray Rivers, sitting comfortably between
Sulphur and Tunnel Mountains. To the east is Rundle Mountain,
which is also noticeable as you approach Banff on the Trans-Canada
highway from the west. Even if you are not staying at the Banff
Springs Hotel you should visit this magnificent structure.
In behind the hotel is Bow Falls (33 feet). Interesting to note
is that the falls and river are bisecting two very different
rock formations, one of which is 70 million years older than
the other. Sulphur Mountain Gondola
is an abosolute must-see.
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Within town are several
very tastey restaurants and jewelry officionados will not want
to miss out on buying Amelite jewelry. This comes from ancient
fossils which are only found in Alberta and quite rare.
MUSEUMS
Banff has several interesting museums including the Banff
Park Museum (natural history), Whyte Museum of the Canadian
Rockies (human history) and Luxton Museum (native history) |
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