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Banff

Moraine Lake at sunrise in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberta, Canada, North America

Banff & Jasper: The Heart of UNESCO in Canada

Travel Guide

Jasper and Banff National Parks, part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site, are renowned for their stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. These parks offer a range of outdoor activities, from hiking and skiing to scenic drives, all set against the backdrop of the majestic Canadian Rockies.

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    Banff

    With humility and deep respect, we acknowledge that we live and work within the present-day territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, as well as the Métis Homeland. The lands and waters of Banff National Park have been used for millennia by Indigenous Peoples for sustenance, ceremony, trade and travel. We thank them for their continued stewardship and for sharing this land.

    Jasper

    Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge respectfully acknowledges the land on which we are located as Treaty 6 Territory and the traditional meeting grounds, traveling route and home to many Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Saulteaux (So-toe), Blackfoot, Métis, Dene (De-nay), Nakota Sioux (Sue) and Secwépemc (Suh-wep-muhc). We pay respect to all Indigenous peoples who have marked these lands for centuries as we continue to walk forward, together.

    Lake Louise

    With humility and deep respect, we acknowledge that we live and work within the present-day territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, as well as the Métis Homeland. The lands and waters of Banff National Park have been used for millennia by Indigenous Peoples for sustenance, ceremony, trade and travel. We thank them for their continuous stewardship and for sharing this land.

    Whistler

    With respect and gratitude we operate on the shared unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) Nation.

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    405 Spray Ave, Banff

    Alberta, Canada, T1L 1J4

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