Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The
peaks of Mt.
Rundle and Mt.
Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominate its skyline.
On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare,
boutiques and
restaurants mix with château-style hotels and souvenir shops. The surrounding 6,500 square kilometres of
parkland are
home to wildlife including elk and grizzly bears.