Day 1 -
Unlike many mountain towns that began as mining settlements, Banff was established in the 1880’s to be a tourist town. Perfect with the trans Canadian rail line passing right through Banff. And it is a very cute touristy town. Reminds me of any ski town in Colorado. But the views… are incredible. The Canadian Rockies are magnificent.
We started the day off visiting the Banff Springs Hotel. Built in 1888 and added on to over the years.
We were serenaded by bagpipes.
We walked down to visit Bow falls.
We walked the Banff Ave pedestrian street and shopped.
There were some interesting sights!
Stopped for lunch at a pub that had fun wall art.
Ice cream at COWS - yum!
Then we took the Banff Gondola for an incredible view of the town.
Some big horn sheep made an appearance.
Ended the day with cocktails at Camp Cowling.
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