Banff Accommodation Guide

Resting high in the Rockies and surrounded by natural hot springs, snowcapped peaks and evergreen glades is the beautiful town of Banff, Alberta located 135 km (85 mi) west of Calgary in the Banff National Park. Just off the Trans-Canada Highway along the Bow River, Banff has a total area of only 4.5 square km (1.7 square mi). For those considering a stay in Banff, there are countless accommodation options. Banff offers scores of hotels, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds and hostels. Making sense of all these options can be somewhat overwhelming.

One of the most important parts to planning a successful trip to the Alberta Rockies is finding the right place to stay. With so many places in the area to choose from, it's not an easy thing to do. Also, depending on the time of year you plan to visit the area, many places may be completely booked upon arrival, leaving you with limited options if any at all.In the information below, The WorldWeb Travel Guide™ offers tips and detailed information on a large and varied selection of places to stay in the Rocky Mountains including the areas of Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore and Kananaskis Country.

Some of Canada's most unique features are the majestic hotels that were built across the country from the late 1800s well into the 20th Century. The two main railways, the Canadian Pacific and the Canadian National (and its predecessors) built many of these. For their time they were miracles of construction and engineering, and attracted worldwide attention and admiration. They have become something that is associated with Canada and are a part of the national heritage and identity. Hotels of similar design were built in other places, and many of these are also among the world's 'Grand Hotels.'

Spooky tales of the dead have always fascinated the living, many of whom even seek out opportunities to encounter a ghost personally. And it would seem there are plenty of opportunities to do so across Canada, including the option of staying overnight at a haunted hotel...