Outdoor sights in Banff Town
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Cave & Basin National Historic Site
The Cave and Basin National Historic Site is the birthplace of Banff. The discovery of hot sulfur springs in a cave here led to the area being set aside from development in 1885. Like condo developments of today, the idea spread rapidly and soon Banff National Park and Canada's national park system were created. The complex has been rebuilt to its 1914 appearance. Visitors can look at (and smell) the cave and sulfurous waters, but there's no bathing allowed.
The Middle Springs further down the hill are closed to visitors, to protect the delicate balance of waters. You can stroll around the attractive grounds, where you'll see both natural and artificially made pools, for …
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World Heritage Park
World Heritage Park houses displays about Unesco. It is also a good place to pause for air while negotiating Banff's main drag: Banff Ave. There are plenty of cafes nearby if the mountain air makes you hungry.
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Central Park
Toward the south end of Banff Ave is Central Park where you can stroll along the mellow Bow River. From here you can follow the signed nature path north along the river.
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