You might look at the luxurious Banff Springs Hotel and be reminded of a castle out of a film like Chronicles of Narnia, Nestled amidst thick evergreens in the beautiful Bow Valley, its striking spires spring from the lovely landscape. Ah, but much like a real castle, these opulent accommodations include a deep, dark history.
This high-profile hotel has played host to such celebs as Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe. Ah but the haunted halls herein are also home to a ghoulish ghost bride who expired after falling down a flight of stairs. Best not even try to book the oddly absent room 873.
Are you the arty type? Banff has something for you too! The town hosts a number of different international artists and festivals every year.
Here in this hip hotspot for inspiration and creativity, you can visit the local art institutions. Every year, thousands of creative artists from around the globe travel here to attend such events as the Ice Magic Festival–for actual professional ice carvers–and the Banff Film + Book Festival. Visit the interesting Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity to see a lot of the area’s most renowned art festivals and exhibits.