Alberta’s Top Tourist Attraction: Banff National Park

Banff National Park, established in 1885 as Canada’s first national park, is Alberta’s premier destination. Spanning 6,641 km² in the Rockies, it boasts 1,600+ lakes, 26 glaciers, three icefields, and wildlife like grizzlies, wolves, elk, and bighorn sheep. Over 3 million annual visitors enjoy hiking, camping, skiing, and historic sites like the Banff Springs Hotel (National Historic Site). Its unparalleled scenery makes it a must-see.