Banff
Canadian mountain town
Banff is a town in the Canadian Rockies, located in Alberta's Banff National Park—Canada's oldest national park and a major destination for skiing, hiking, and mountain scenery.
The name also refers to a town in northeastern Scotland, the original Banff from which the Canadian town takes its name.
Western Canadian province
- RockiesNorth American mountain chain
- CalgaryAlberta's economic hub
- JasperMale name, Persian origin
- Lake LouiseCanadian Rockies glacial pool
Large North American cervid
- grizzly bearLarge North American ursine
- black bearDark-furred North American ursine
- bighorn sheepWild North American ram
- mountain goatCliff-dwelling horned mammal
deer · wolf · moose · cougar · marmot · pika · wildlife corridor · bear spray
Recreational trail walking
- skiingSnow sport on runners
- snowboardingDescending slopes on single board
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- trailsMarked outdoor paths
scrambling · mountaineering · camping · canoeing · kayaking · ice climbing · cross-country skiing · snowshoeing
Intended arrival point
- vacationLeisure time away
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- lodgesBackcountry rental cabins
- hotelsCommercial lodging establishments
hostels · restaurants · souvenir shops · tourist · gondola · tour bus · photography · scenic viewpoints
Naturally heated water features
- thermal watersNaturally heated groundwater
- soakSaturate with liquid
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- relaxationState of being unwound
bathing · steamy · wellness · hydrotherapy · heated pools · sulfur · mountainside · natural springs
Central business district
- shopsRetail establishments
- restaurantsCommercial dining venues
- brewpubsTaverns producing their own ales
- galleriesSpaces for displaying art
mountain town · resort town · community · locals · municipality · heritage buildings · pedestrian · nightlife
Alberta
Western Canadian province
Lake Louise · Trans-Canada Highway · Canadian Pacific Railway · gondola
elk
Large North American cervid
- grizzly bearLarge North American ursine
- black bearDark-furred North American ursine
- bighorn sheepWild North American ram
mountain goat · deer · wolf · moose · cougar · marmot · pika · wildlife corridor · bear spray · wildlife viewing
hiking
Recreational trail walking
- skiingSnow sport on runners
- snowboardingDescending slopes on single board
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
trails · scrambling · mountaineering · camping · canoeing · kayaking · ice climbing · cross-country skiing · snowshoeing · gondola
destination
Intended arrival point
- vacationLeisure time away
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- lodgesBackcountry rental cabins
hotels · hostels · restaurants · souvenir shops · tourist · gondola · tour bus · photography · scenic viewpoints · visitor centre
mineral pools
Naturally heated water features
- thermal watersNaturally heated groundwater
- soakSaturate with liquid
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
relaxation · bathing · steamy · wellness · hydrotherapy · heated pools · sulfur · mountainside · natural springs
downtown
Central business district
- shopsRetail establishments
- restaurantsCommercial dining venues
- brewpubsTaverns producing their own ales
galleries · mountain town · resort town · community · locals · municipality · heritage buildings · pedestrian · nightlife · alpine village
- Alberta HistoryEdmonton, Calgary, homesteaders, settlers, oil discovery
- Canadian LandmarksCN Tower, Parliament Hill, Niagara Falls, Jasper, L'Anse aux Meadows
- Canadian ParksJasper, Glacier National Park, Pacific Rim, Prince Albert, Thousand Islands
- Canadian TownsJasper, Nelson, Kimberley, Golden, Vulcan
- Gateway TownsGatlinburg, Springdale, Gardiner, Jackson, Moab
- Northern ParksDenali, Glacier Bay, Jasper, Denali National Park, Svalbard
BanffMiami Beach
Florida Atlantic coast resort
Maldives · Cancún · Waikiki · Key West · Cabo San Lucas
BanffManhattan
NYC's densest borough
Tokyo · metropolis · Toronto · Los Angeles · Hong Kong
- Banff National ParkAlberta's alpine conservation area