Banff National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
LocationAlberta
Nearest townCanmore, Alberta
Coordinates51°30′N 116°00′W / 51.5°N 116.0°W / 51.5; -116.0Coordinates: 51°30′N 116°00′W / 51.5°N 116.0°W / 51.5; -116.0
Area6,641 km2 (2,564 sq mi)
Established1885
Visitors3,609,639 (in 2014/15)
Governing bodyParks Canada
World Heritage site304