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BEST WESTERN PLUS Siding 29 Lodge
453 Marten Street, Banff, Alberta T1L 1B3Phone: 403/762-5575 | Fax: 403/762-8866
In the fall of 1883, work gangs of the Canadian Pacific Railway quickly pushed the rail line westward through the valley of the Bow River, establishing among others, a small work camp, "Siding 29".
In time, Siding 29 unfolded to the town of "Banff", in Canada's first National Park.
Situated at 1,384 meters (4,540 feet) above sea level, "Canada's Highest Town" of 7,726 residents is nestled in the heart of Canada's premier wilderness reserve and is world-renowned for its year round activities.
Located only three blocks from the bustling downtown area, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Siding 29 Lodge is convenient to shops, restaurants, cultural activities and adventures in the wilderness.
We offer 45 standard rooms with king or queen beds complete with hairdryer, iron and ironing boards, coffee maker, telephones, color cable television and electronic key card locks. There are also 12 deluxe suites with a variety of configurations and some with Jacuzzi's® for your convenience. We offer the complimentary full breakfast, underground parking and the heated indoor pool and whirlpool.
When in the Rockies, all you have to do is come outside!
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
8pm concert performance at the University of Calgary.
Trochu will now join the ranks of those communities who have a set day to collectively hold garage sales throughout the community.
June 2012
Celebrating 22 years. A weekend of fun with a rainbow of entertainment, in Medicine Hat.
But one thing you can count on is fun, fun, fun. In Three Hills.
Family fun in Medicine Hat.
Have fun at the Drumheller Dinosaur Downs.
Celebrate Jazz Music at this annual festival in Medicine Hat.
The third annual event will be held in Calgary to explore the competing water needs of cities, agriculture and energy.
July 2012
Family fun festival at Kin Coulee Park in Medicine Hat.
Concert performance at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.
Downtown Medicine Hat is proud to host the 23rd Annual Chili Cook-Off. What a great way to kick off Stampede Week.
Entertainment includes Trooper, The Emeralds, Ben Crane, Fireworks, Local Musicians, Parade, Tractor Pull, Battle of the Axes, plus more. In Three Hills.
Celebrating 125 years tradition since 1887.
Nearby Attractions:
List All AB AttractionsBanff National Park
Banff National Park encompasses over 6,000 kilometers of land in the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains of southern Alberta. This wonderful Banff attraction was established in 1885 as the first national park in Canada. Travel along Icefields Parkway to see many park highlights including Lake Louise, Mistaya Canyon, Crowfoot Glacier and Athabasca Falls.
Banff National Park is the "most visited" destination in Alberta and one of the top national parks in North America. Explore this incredible park while hiking through the coniferous forest, rock climbing or skiing. Bring along your camera to capture the ice fields, glaciers, Grizzly bears, cougar, northern river otter and bighorn sheep. After a day of exploring this gem, check into a comfortable Best Western guest room for a peaceful night's rest.
Johnston Canyon and Ink Pots
The Johnston Canyon and Ink Pots area of beautiful Banff National Park, remain one of the more popular summer-time hiking areas in the park. This easy-to-find trailhead is located a short distance from Banff. Lace up your hiking shoes to enjoy a wonderful afternoon in the park. The hiking trail follows Johnston Creek through the forest as it makes its way to the Lower Falls, approximately 1.1km into the hike. Be sure to view the falls from the tunnel and be prepared to get wet.
Continue your hike along the trail to the Upper Falls at the 2.7km mark. The falls can be viewed from the bottom or the top. Walk along the cat-walk to reach the bottom falls viewing platform, or climb a short distance to reach the top viewing platform, near the top of the falls. Continue your journey in this wonderful recreation area, another 3km, to see the Ink Pots. Be sure to pack your camera to capture these incredible greenish pools, bubbling with cold mineral springs. After a fun-filled day in Southern Alberta, kick up your feet in a comfortable Best Western guest room for a enjoyable night's rest.
Lake Louise
One of the most beautiful glacial lakes in North America is located in Banff National Park, Canada's oldest National Park. Lake Louise, Canada's "Diamond in the Wilderness", is a true gem in Southern Alberta. This blue-green colored lake, measuring 1.2 miles in length, is located at the base of Victoria Glacier north of Banff.
The color of the water is a result of the rock flour in the water that runs into the lake, from Victoria Glacier. The lake was named after Queen Victoria's daughter, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.
Recreational enthusiasts love spending time at this breath-taking lake. Whether you ride your mountain bike, saddle up on horseback or lace up your shoes for hiking, there are plenty of trails around the lake for a fun day outside. Some of the more popular trails are Saddleback Pass, Lake Agnes, Little Beehive, Fairview Mountain, Devils Thumb and Mirror Lake.
Winter-time fun abounds at nearby Lake Louise Ski Area, where skiers and snowboarders challenge themselves on some of the Canadian Rockies' best slopes. Stay close to this incredible lake and national park as a guest of Best Western hotels.
