Established in 1885, Banff was the first national park in Canada and only the third recognized national park in the world. And if you've ever been, there's no question as to why.

The best times to visit Banff are June to August and December to March. Nature lovers will want to get to the park when the weather is warm and welcoming (and while the hotel rates in town are at ...

And as with other places, dawn and dusk are when critters ... are the realm of mountain goats. Visitors to Banff may be lucky enough to see elk, like this one, during rut or mating season ...

Then, for incredible views of the Rockies, take a ride on the Banff Gondola. If you have time to spare, day trips to popular attractions like the Columbia Icefield and Yoho National Park are worth ...

The Alberta Rockies offer up plenty of peace and tranquillity, and one spot in Banff was just named one of the quietest ...