Pick your superlative. This classic Canadian ski town, located inside the gates of Canada's Banff National Park, is popular in winter, but it's absolutely electric in summer.
..Read MoreTake a horseback ride, the famous glacial tea house horseback ride, to the Plain of Six Glaciers or Lake Agnes. Have a spot o' tea (and maybe a sandwich), meander about the lake a bit, then ride back down to Lake Louise.
..Read MoreYou could see the sights from the ground. But why, when you could fly?
Alpenglow Aviation (877-894-9378; http://www.purewest.com/airtours/index.html) offers flights high above the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains. Babin Air (250-342-3565; http://www.babinair.com) leads guided air tours across the continental divide, over glaciers and streams.
..Read MoreThe "Walking through Banff" History Brochure can be picked up free of charge at the Banff Town Hall, the Visitor Information Centre and many local businesses. It is an excellent way to experience the roots of Banff's unique community character.
..Read MoreHiking is a popular and inexpensive way to enjoy the scenic beauty of this natural paradise. Warner Guiding and Outfitting Ltd. (403-762-4551; http://www.horseback.com) leads backcountry trips and 10-mile children's rides.
..Read MoreHikers in the know always pack a fishing pole when exploring the Banff backcountry. Many lakes and streams await the voyaging angler. Fish for Rocky Mountain whitefish and seven species of trout. Alpine Anglers (403-762-8223; http://www.alpineanglers.com); and Banff Fishing Unlimited (403-762-4936; http://www.banff-fishing.com).
..Read MoreHop aboard a Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tour for a ride through the Rockies by train. The Kicking Horse Route can get you from Vancouver to Banff, or even beyond Banff to Calgary.
..Read MoreFloat along Lake Minnewanka with Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours (403-762-3473; http://www.minnewankaboattours.com) to the famed Devil's Gap, a glacial path carved from the foothills of the Rockies. LMBT also does fishing charters and boat rentals.
..Read MoreGo back in time: Order a horse-drawn carriage at the Trail Rider Store (132 Banff Ave., 403-762-4551; http://www.horseback.com) for 15-minute, 30-minute, or hour long rides along Banff's main streets.
..Read MoreHire a moped from Mountain Moped (629 Main St., Canmore; 403-760-9363) and take an easy rider tour of the Bow Valley on two wheels. This rental operator offers visitors the opportunity to zip off into the mountain scenery on one of its safe and easy-to-ride 'nopeds' (no pedals).
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