Established in 1885, Banff National Park is Canada's oldest national park. Tucked amidst the Unesco-listed Rocky Mountains, this stunning national park is home to dramatic mountainous terrain, hot springs, rushing rivers, ancient glaciers, ice fields, and dense alpine forest. It is renowned for its abundant wildlife, turquoise glacial lakes, and its wide variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, biking, camping and more. Other highlights include the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and the Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, featuring over 5 000 historic zoological and botanical specimens. Visitors can soak up some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery, learn about the cultural heritage of the park and spot an array of free-roaming wildlife.