Banff today: Visiting the heart of the Canadian Rockies
Banff and Region Today The actual Townsite of Banff – as differentiated from the National Park - is one of a few rare municipalities inside a protected, and nationally managed area. The Town is a major tourist destination, but is also home to a real, loyal and vibrant community. The Bow river flows from Bow Glacier – fed from the Wapta Icefield 37 kms north of Lake Louise, through Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, Calgary and eventually into Hudson Bay. This Valley defines the eas