A U.S. government shutdown grows more and more likely by the day as the October 01, 2023, deadline nears and Republican infighting continues. One service that the government shutdown is going to affect is the U.S. National Park Service, which may close during a time when travelers visit to take in the peak fall leaf season. Here is what to expect if national parks close and what alternatives may be available.
Where to Stay in Banff National Park (2023)
16.09.2023 - 01:57 / cntraveler.com / Lake Louise / queen Elizabeth
Since 1885, travelers have been exploring the snow-capped Rocky Mountain peaks and aqua-blue lakes that define Banff National Park: Canada's first national park and the third in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has served as a home for guests ranging from mountain climbers to Olympians to Queen Elizabeth, and has belonged to six indigenous tribes in the area for thousands of years.
Today, the protected park brims with beauty as it always has, offering unmatched outdoor experiences. Its ecological, cultural, and historical diversity make the park a must-visit destination that will wow a range of visitors. An abundance of accommodations are available—whether you seek a ski-in hotel room, a château on the banks of a glacial lake, or a walkable, feel-like-a-local downtown rental surrounded by shops and hiking trails.
Below, find 13 Traveler-recommended hotels and rentals to consider when deciding where to stay in and around the breathtaking 2,564 square miles of Banff National Park.
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Bed & bath: Varies by accommodation (1-2 bedrooms)
Top amenities: Two on-site golf courses, seven restaurants and three bars, full-service spa, tennis courts
Nearby attractions: Banff Springs Golf Course, Bow Falls, Cascade of Time Garden, Banff Upper Hot Springs
Fairmont Banff Springs is the copper-roofed castle with a million-dollar view that you've been dreaming of visiting. Snow-dusted mountain tops provide a backdrop for this Scottish Baronial fortress, whose interior contains Tyndall stones holding 450-million-year-old fossils. On the property, Banff Springs Golf Course boasts one of the world's highest-ranked holes: Devil’s Cauldron. The 768-room manor and National Historic Site of Canada is a six-time Readers' Choice Award winner and offers personalized experiences to visitors (join the history tour for the lowdown on the property and park). Experiencing the iconic afternoon tea is a must when visiting the Castle in the Rockies. Take a sip and stay awhile as you enjoy fine finger sandwiches and petite pastries, all perfectly positioned on a tiered tea stand. Make your way from a mineral-infused Kur bath and massage at the spa to the mindful Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing); or, take a mixology class at Rundle Bar, then wrap it all up with warm fondue at Waldhaus Restaurant or a cheese board from Grapes.
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Bed & bath: Varies by accommodation
Top amenities: Canoeing on Lake Louise, five restaurant and bar options, spa, fitness center with classes
Nearby attractions: Lake Louise, Lake Agnes Tea House, Big
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