The New York Times just gave Banff a big shout-out

A flurry of American eyeballs very well may be on Banff at the moment, thanks to a recent write-up of Canada’s oldest national park in The New York Times.

Banff was profiled in the prestigious U.S. newspaper’s travel section, which goes through a 36-hour stop in the mountain town.

On top of the usual suspects of things to do and see while visiting, like the Banff Gondola, the Banff Upper Hot Springs, and, of course, a chance to marvel at Lake Louise, there were a few more special finds like The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Rose and Crown bar. That dance floor can be a HOOT!

Some notable omissions that surprised us were the iconic Moraine Lake and Peyto Lake that dazzle Banff National Park visitors. We mean, Moraine Lake used to be on the $20 bill in Canada at one point, so it’s certainly a must-see!

Also left untouched was The Banff Park Museum, which houses more than 5,000 vintage botanical and zoological specimens. It’s not your average museum, with a bear skin responsible for the last fatal bear attack in Banff back in 1980, intriguing fossils, and some odd artifacts.

Check out the full write-up from The New York Times.

We just love to see our gem of the Rockies getting some serious love worldwide! It was even named one of the best places in Canada to visit this year — clearly, people just can’t get enough of it.

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