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Banff Where to Stay
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Where to Stay in Banff, Alberta.
Banff's Township Accommodations
For those considering a stay in Banff, the area offers scores of hotels, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds and hostels. Making sense of all these options can be somewhat overwhelming. Furthermore, depending on the time of year one decides to plan their stay, many accommodations may be completely booked. So to ensure a great trip, planning and reservations need to be made months in advance in the high season.
Because Banff sits within the boundaries of the national park, a pass must be purchased to park a vehicle in the area. This pass can be purchased at the entrances to the park on the Trans-Canada highway. For those without vehicles, Banff has a speedy and convenient public transit service to help visitors navigate the city.
CELEBRITY STAYS
William Cornelius Van Horne, the appointed general manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway, knew that the Banff region would draw international tourist attention. On June 1st, 1888, his dream was realized and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel opened its doors. Almost overnight, the hotel became one of the top three alpine destinations in North America. In 1992, it was dubbed a national historic site by the Canadian government. Today it is known worldwide as a pinnacle of the hospitality industry and attracts heads-of-state, celebrities and royalty from around the globe including Woody Harrelson, Alec Baldwin and Peter Frampton. The Banff Springs is architecturally stunning and is of late Victorian design, looking much like a Scottish baronial castle. This monumental hotel offers an enormous 3,530 sq m (38,000 sq ft) spa, a gorgeous Canadian wine bistro, a sushi bar, a tavern and one of the most highly acclaimed golf courses in Alberta.
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