Explore Banff
Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is located in Alberta,s Rockies along the Trans-Canada Highway. it,s a resort town and one of Canada,s most popular tourist destinations.
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Language Spoken
The languages most spoken in this region are English and French.
Currency & Time Zone
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
UTC-07:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for 2 at a midrange restaurant will be around 55C$ (R726).Drinks
Imported beers are around 8C$ (R106) and domestic beers 6C$ (R80).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basice fare of around 7C$ (R92) and 2C$ (R26) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Roam busses can be found all over the city. A one day pass will be around 5C$ (R66) whilst a 10 day pass around 18C$ (R238).Things to do in Banff
There is so much to do when visiting Banff. Some of the top attractions are Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, Sunshine Meadows, and Bow Valley Parkway. Banff is also well known for it,s mountainous surroundings and hot springs. It is certainly a destination for outdoor sports like hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Windproof jacket
- Hiking Boots
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders only need a Visitors Visa to enter Canada.