Banff National Park: Quick Facts

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Oct. 25, 2026

News •

Parks Canada cuts Banff search-and-rescue dog program amid plans to eliminate 500 positions • Oct. 23, 2026, 3:49 PM ET (CTV News)

Parks Canada not laying charges after Banff National Park superintendent admits to violating federal law • Oct. 19, 2026, 8:05 PM ET (CBC)

Parks Canada investigation of Banff superintendent key for 'trust in public institutions': expert • Oct. 16, 2026, 1:47 PM ET (CBC)

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Snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies glow with orange light at sunrise or sunset, reflecting in the still blue water of Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, with silhouetted pine trees in the foreground.

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glacier at Marvel Lake

Banff National Park: Lake Louise

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Aerial view of Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, showing a winding river, dense forests, and rugged mountain peaks in the distance.

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