Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Nov 11, 2024

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Featured in today"s image is a winter wonderland in Alberta, Canada. Banff National Park is the perfect place for those seeking a refreshing escape. Established in 1885, it became the first national park in the country following the discovery of hot springs near Sulphur Mountain. Over time, Banff"s boundaries expanded, and it became part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spanning over 660,000 hectares, this national park transforms into a snowy playground during the winter, attracting visitors eager to for skiing, snowshoeing, curling, skijoring and wildlife tours that offer plenty to explore. Despite the cold, life thrives in the park: it"s home to a variety of wildlife, including elk, grizzly bears, mountain goats and wolves. Lodgepole pines and spruces also stand resilient against the harsh weather. Banff"s flora and fauna are closely monitored, ensuring that this balance remains intact.

© fywPhoto 云卷云舒/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Nov 11, 2023Val di Funes, South Tyrol, Italy
Nov 11, 2024Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Nov 11, 2025Externsteine, Teutoburg Forest, Germany

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Jul 28, 2024Skåne County, Sweden
Feb 15, 2026Humpback whales, Monterey Bay, California, United States
Jan 3, 2026Staubbach Falls at Lauterbrunnen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Jan 18, 2026White Sands National Park, New Mexico, United States
Nov 6, 2023Lago Pehoé, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Sep 5, 2023Mount Segla, Senja Island, Norway
Aug 22, 2025Rolling hills of the Palouse, Washington, United States
Nov 15, 2023Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden
Jan 28, 2024Channel Country, Australia
Jun 28, 2025Mannheim Water Tower, Germany
Sep 8, 2025Library@orchard, Singapore
Jun 3, 2024Bicycles in Copenhagen, Denmark
Dec 19, 2023Cachoeira da Fumacinha, Bahia, Brazil
Oct 11, 2024Cape Breton Highlands, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 2, 2025Camel thorn trees, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
Dec 18, 2024Jim Corbett National Park, India
Mar 3, 2024Leopard in a tree, Kruger National Park, South Africa
May 14, 2025Porto Flavia, Sulcis-Iglesiente, Sardinia, Italy
Nov 3, 2025Jellyfish, Guerrero, Mexico
Sep 26, 2025Least chipmunk
Jan 10, 2025Abraham Lake, Alberta, Canada
Nov 27, 2025Eastbourne Pier, England
May 25, 2024Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
Mar 13, 2024Lesser flamingos, Lake Magadi, Kenya
Dec 23, 2024Two red-crowned cranes in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
Dec 22, 2024Crystal Pier, San Diego, California, United States
Jan 30, 2024Ayna, Albacete, Spain
Jun 14, 2024Peggys Cove Lighthouse, Canada
Nov 16, 2025A traboule in Lyon, France
Apr 10, 2025Red fox cubs near their den