09-06-2007, 06:36 AM
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The Reforms
Location: Rarely, if ever, here or there, but always in transition
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One would think I should give details about the upcoming destination, but I see where the precedence lies. 
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Banff is the largest town in Banff National Park, located in Alberta's Rockies, Canada. At 1,463 m (4,799.9 ft), it is the town with the highest elevation in Canada, situated above Bow Falls near the junction of the Bow and Spray Rivers. Banff is located 126 km (78 mi) west of Calgary and 58 km (36 mi) east of Lake Louise, on the Trans-Canada Highway. The town is now a member of the Calgary Regional Partnership, making it the westernmost municipality within Greater Calgary.
The resort town is a very popular tourist destination and is known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs. It is a major destination for outdoor sports and features extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing areas within the region. Two ski resorts are located in close proximity: Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay ski resort. Banff is the eastern terminus of the Rocky Mountaineer railroad.
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
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Banff Mountain Festivals
October 27-November 4, 2007
The Banff Centre
Created more than 30 years ago, the Banff Mountain Film Festival has become the premier event of its kind in the world. The Festival showcases the best films worldwide in mountain subjects - alpinism, culture, environment, and sport - and attracts the best in mountaineering, adventure filmmaking, and extreme sports as presenters and speakers. From over 300 films entered into the competition, the top 50 to 60 films are screened during the festival. An international jury awards prizes for the best films in the categories of climbing, sport, environment, culture, short, and feature-length. Don't miss the 32nd annual Banff Mountain Film Festival in 2007.
Each year, running concurrently with the Film Festival, the Banff Mountain Book Festival brings the spirit of outdoor adventure and the tradition of mountain literature to Banff, uniting writers, publishers, editors, photographers, and readers. The 14th annual Banff Mountain Book Festival in 2007 will feature guest speakers, readings, seminars, an international book competition, a book fair, and book signings and launches.
For more information: www.banffmountainfestivals.ca
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