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  2. Alberta Highway 1A - Wikipedia

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    It begins at Highway 1 at Lake Louise, generally paralleling it until it meets Highway 1 again approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) west of Banff. It provides more immediate access to attractions in Banff National Park such as Castle Mountain and Johnston Canyon. This spur has a reduced speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph), and provides opportunities to view ...

  3. Johnston Creek (Alberta) - Wikipedia

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    As Johnston Creek approaches the Bow River, it flows through a large canyon formed by erosion over thousands of years. The creek has cut through the limestone rock to form sheer canyon walls, as well as waterfalls, tunnels, and pools. A popular hiking trail follows the canyon and leads to a meadow within the Johnston Valley above the canyon.

  4. List of national parks of Canada - Wikipedia

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    The first park established by the federal government of Canada, Banff includes the Valley of the Ten Peaks, the Wapta and Waputik Icefields, several ski resorts, and the communities of Lake Louise and Banff. It is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site and adjacent to Kootenay, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks.

  5. Castle Junction - Wikipedia

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    Castle Junction is a locality where the northern extent of the Banff–Windermere Highway intersects with the Trans-Canada Highway , the Bow River, and Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A) in Banff National Park, Alberta. [1] It is named after the nearby Castle Mountain, clearly visible from the junction.

  6. 'That Guy Was Just Snoozin': Man Runs From Bear in Banff, Canada

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    A man who was reportedly enjoying a sleep in the sun at Banff National Park, Canada, had a major scare when he woke to see a grizzly bear approaching, on May 5.Local photographer Chris Taylor was ...

  7. List of fatal bear attacks in North America - Wikipedia

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    Canada, Banff National Park, Alberta — Etherington, a biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Service, and a photographer were helping with the relocation of a troublesome grizzly bear in Banff National Park. The bear had been recently trapped and sedated. When the two men approached the bear, it charged and attacked Etherington. [232] [233]

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  9. Banff National Park - Wikipedia

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    Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, established in 1885 as Rocky Mountains Park.Located in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, 110–180 kilometres (68–112 mi) west of Calgary, Banff encompasses 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 sq mi) [3] of mountainous terrain, with many glaciers and ice fields, dense coniferous forest, and alpine landscapes.