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Banff National Park of Canada

The Banff National Park of Canada is situated at the heart of Alberta Rocky Mountains. The park will give you a slice of wild beauty comprised in mountains, valleys, forests, glaciers and rivers with all sorts of species of animals and abundant vegetation. The park covers over 6,500 square kilometers. You can experience all these by camping in the summer months or you can choose to stay at Banff resort, which offers cozy rooms and excellent leisure opportunities. By the way, did you know that Banff National Park of Canada was the very first Canadian national park to open and the third in the entire world? It was discovered in 1883 and built around a hot-springs-containing cave. The Banff Park is located at 144 kilometers from Calgary and it is worthwhile visiting.

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