Camping in Banff National Park
The best way to enjoy the Canadian Rockies is by camper, because camping keeps you close to nature. Banff has 13 camping grounds for your pleasure. The campgrounds are all open by mid to late June. Some open in May. Since the campgrounds operate on a first come first served basis and tourism is very heavy here, you can assure your campsite by making a reservation or by phoning 1-877-RESERVE. The 13 campground have 2468 campsites, featuring everything from full hook-ups to simple tent camping. Passes are required and may be purchased at the campground kiosk. If you wish to make a fire, you must also purchase a fire permit. The fees for camping are quite modest.
Site Seeing
Once you have gotten set up on your campsite and your car, or truck if you pull a fifth wheel camper, is free, you can begin enjoying the glorious scenery of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. What brings millions of tourist to this are of Canada are the magnificent mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and streams that dazzle the eyes at every turn. So go out and start viewing them. Be sure to take the 8 minute ride to the top of the Rockies at 7486 feet where you will get breathtaking views of Banff and the surrounding area. It is quite conveniently located at the end of Mountain Avenue.
The Town of Banff
The town of Banff, located within Banff National Park, has excellent restaurants, souvenir shops, and everything else that you might need during your stay here. If you get tired looking at the beauties of nature, there are also cinemas and bowling alleys where you can relax. Elk wander freely through the streets of Banff and graze on the school grounds. When you return to your parked car, you might find that an elk has got you parked in. You just have to wait until he decides to move on, before you can leave.
Golf
Banff is famous for golf. The course at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is magnificent with breathtaking views in every direction. If you have to ask how much green fees are, you can’t afford them. It is expensive to play the course, but it is the experience of a lifetime. Watch out for the wandering elk that graze on the fairways. You don’t want to hit one of them with a ball. They are massive creatures with powerful bodies and you certainly don’t want to lock horns with one of them. They of course have the right of way, because this is a national park, and they are protected, as are all other wildlife.
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