In Banff National Park, many people choose to stay in Banff Town. We booked later and chose another small town nearby, but still took time to go to Banffs half-mountain viewing platform to see the scenery. It is really good. not only overlooks the entire Banff town, but also overlooks the white clouds and shuttles between the clouds. The locals will play, take a skateboard and slide straight down from the hillside. It is also an alternative and zero entry level skiing. Right~