Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks - Around Banff National Park (PDF Chapter)
This is the Around Banff National Park chapter from Lonely Planet’s Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks guidebook.
Although many visitors never venture much beyond Banff, it’s well worth taking the time to explore the area outside the park, which is blessed with the same sky-high scenery, but with fewer visitors and quieter trails.
- hike remote backcountry trails in Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park
- maps
- soak in a volcanic spring at Radium Hot Springs
- transport
- get your adrenaline fix white-water rafting or skiing in Golden
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Canmore, Kananaskis Country, Yoho National Park, Lake O’Hara, Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park, Kootenay National Park & Radium Hot Springs, Golden.
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