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Banff Province: Alberta Country: Canada

Banff by the Numbers: Population: 7615 Elevation: 4583 feet Average Winter Temperature: 13 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 58 degrees F

Quick Facts: Electricity: 110 volts, 50 cycles, AC Time Zone: GMT-7 Country Dialing Code: 1 Area Code: 403

Did You Know? Banff National Park comprises 6,641 square miles of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and is host to a multitude of outdoor activities. It became Canada's first national park in 1885 thanks to the discovery of an alluring series of hot springs. Banff has the highest elevation of all Canadian towns.

Orientation: Banff is located approximately 80 miles away from Calgary.

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