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Waterproof and tear-resistant hiking and recreation map for the town of Banff in the Canadian Rockies. Gem Trek's Banff Up Close Map is primarily designed for visitors who are going to be in the town of Banff for a short period of time and want to make the most of their stay. The main map is a detailed relief-shaded topographic map of the Jasper town area. All hiking and biking trails are labeled, and distances are marked. Like all Gem Trek maps, the Banff Up Close Map features detailed cartography and accurate hiking trails with distances, elevation gain, and directions to the trailhead noted. On the back of the map are descriptions of the sights, museums and scenic drives in the town of Banff area, with hours of operation and admission fees noted to make it easier to plan your day. We've also included a hand-picked list of the best walks and day hikes in the area. The highlights of each trail are noted, as well as distance, elevation gain and directions to the trailhead. The Banff Up Close Map features: - waterproof and tear-resistant paper - contour lines at 25-metre (80-foot) intervals - relief shading to better show the topography - full colour on both sides - hiking trails with trail names and trail distances marked - mountain biking trails with trail names and distances marked - hydrology rivers, rapids and waterfalls - mountain names and all available mountain elevations - all campgrounds - points of interest and attractions - day use areas - highway viewpoints About Gem Trek Maps: Gem Trek was founded in the early 1990s with the publication of maps to the Kananaskis Country region of the Canadian Rockies. Today, with over 1,000,000 maps sold, we remain a vibrant, proudly independent map publisher specializing in producing Canadian Rockies driving maps and waterproof hiking maps. Our cartographers, writers, and photographers are all locals, who love the outdoors