Disneyland of the Rockies: Banff has failed its mission as a national park

Disneyland of the Rockies: Banff has failed its mission as a national park

Banff has traded wilderness for spectacle, selling its soul to tourism and capitalism—and in the process, abandoned its mission as a national park.As an Albertan, my advice to out-of-province visitors is simple: if you’re heading West to see the Rockies, do yourself a favour and skip Banff. Unless you’re wanting to see what not to do with a National Park, in which case, Banff is the perfect cautionary tale.Founded as the first national park in C…