Banff

:For the Scottish town that Banff was named after, see Banff (Scotland) The town of Banff in Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies, is the larger of the two populated areas in Banff National Park, about an hour and a half drive west of Calgary and four hours south of Jasper. Banff is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like many mountain towns, Banff has a very different character in winter and summer. There is a decent selection of bars and restaurants but predictably a few too many souvenir shops and boutiques. European travellers will especially welcome the sidewalks that facilitate exploration of the town on foot.

On 15 January sunrise is 08:39, golden light starts about 16:07 and sunset is 17:04 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

On 15 April sunrise is 06:47, golden light starts about 19:53 and sunset is 20:38 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 July sunrise is 05:44, golden light starts about 21:00 and sunset is 21:51 (local time), the sun setting toward the NW.

On 15 October sunrise is 08:06, golden light starts about 18:03 and sunset is 18:48 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

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