travel42 Port Guide: Banff

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The town of Banff, located 65 mi/105 km west of Calgary, shares its name with the surrounding Banff National Park, and many visitors use the town as their base while exploring the park. As a result, it can be crowded during summer, with its permanent population of about 8,000 people swelled by tens of thousands of visitors. But for many, braving the crowds is worthwhile in exchange for dazzling mountain views and a seemingly endless array of outdoor activities.

People began settling in the Ban...