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Banff
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff is a picturesque mountain town renowned for its stunning landscapes, lively arts scene, and outdoor adventure opportunities. A gateway to Banff National Park, the city attracts nature lovers, hikers, and winter sports enthusiasts year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
8,305
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
51.18°, -115.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,796
Local Cost
$2,853
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
-2.1°C
Summer Avg
10.0°C
Winter Avg
-13.4°C
Record High
28.0°C
Record Low
-40.3°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
785 mm
Internet Speed
162 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
13
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
484.0
Airport
CBP2
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 32 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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