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Recognizable wildlife crossings are found in Banff National Park in Alberta, where vegetated overpasses provide safe passage over the Trans-Canada Highway for bears, moose, deer, wolves, elk, and many other species. [29] The 24 wildlife crossings in Banff were constructed as part of a road improvement project in 1978. [29]
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.
The entire segment of Highway 1 through the Banff National Park is maintained by the Government of Canada. [5] All sections of Highway 1 in the National Park have wildlife fences and crossings to keep animals off the road while still allowing for migration. The speed limit on Highway 1 in the National Park is 90 km/h (56 mph).
Foot trail between Banff National Park and Yoho National Park: Ball Pass [5] Alberta British Columbia: 2210 m 7,251 ft Foot trail between Banff National Park and Kootenay National Park: Banner Summit Idaho: 2144 m 7,034 ft
The Icefields Parkway (French: Promenade des Glaciers), is a 230 km (140 mi) long scenic road that parallels the Continental Divide, traversing the rugged landscape of the Canadian Rockies, travelling through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. It is named for features such as the Columbia Icefield, visible from the parkway.
Trail between Banff National Park and Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park: Wonder Pass Alberta British Columbia: 2393 m 7,851 ft Trail between Banff National Park and Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park: Marvel Pass Alberta British Columbia: 2118 m 6,949 ft