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Banff National Park

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Banff National Park

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Banff National Park

Name: Banff National Park
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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1. Peyto Lake via Peyto Lake Access Trail — Banff National Park

2.51km

00:44

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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oliviakellis

October 24, 2025

Established in 1885, Banff National Park is Canada’s first and most visited national park, spanning more than 6,600 km² of mountains, forests, and glacial lakes. It’s home to some of the country’s most famous landscapes, including Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and Peyto Lake. Whether you’re hiking alpine trails, spotting wildlife, or exploring mountain towns like Banff and Lake Louise, the park showcases the very best of the Canadian Rockies.

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Elevation 1,890 m

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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