Banff National Park is a great place to do some wildlife watching. The best times to see wildlife are the early morning and evening when animals are out the most, however in Banff even during the day you’re sure to see plenty of wildlife to keep you entertained.
Some more commonly sighted wildlife in Banff include:
Elk and Deer
There is a large population of these large ungulates that can be seen everywhere in the Park.
Top Spots To See Elk
1. The golf course.
2. They commonly frequent the town site although park officials have made efforts to relocate them.
3. The Bow Valley Parkway at dawn or dusk.
Bighorn Sheep
It is often unknown that the Bighorn Sheep is Alberta’s Provincial Mammal.
Top Spots To see Bighorn Sheep
1.Take the Lake Minnewanka Trail and you’re likely to see bighorn sheep along the road.
Bears
Grizzly and Black Bears are elusive and seeing them is left a lot to chance but there are many in the Mountain Parks. There are more Grizzly Bears in Banff than Black Bears.