Banff holidays

High in the Canadian Rockies, the small town of Banff was established in the 1800s as a holiday destination for wealthy Victorians. Attractions of the town include the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, detailing the history of Banff, the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, with displays telling the story of the first inhabitants of the Banff area, and the Banff Gondola, for rides to the top of Sulphur Mountain and panoramic views across the region.

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Ride the Banff Gondola

Departing from the base of Sulphur Mountain, the gondola offers a breathtaking ascent to the pinnacle of Sulphur Mountain for 360-degree panoramas of the surrounding landscape. At the top there are interpretative walking trails that lead along the ridge of the mountain.

Scenic helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies

Experience breathtaking views over the Rocky Mountains, a landscape filled with glaciers, lakes, rivers and mountain peaks. Fly 2,300 metres above sea level for beautiful views of Kananaskis and Banff National Park. A range of scenic helicopter flights are available that follow the ridges of Heart Mountain and Doorjam Peak, as well as heading to Barrier Lake, a location that has been used for many Hollywood movies. Learn from the pilots as they provide fascinating commentary about the area's people and past.

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