Hi, you will love it there!! Sunshine village is the good one there, whereas they do put on trips to Lake Louise, I found the journey quite long. The steak is brill and there are alot of ex-pats who hang out in Banff, including my brother. Head to the Hub (booking centre in town) and say hello to Ged. You can't miss him as he has a Lancashire accent, even having lived there for 7 years!! Some hotels are nearer the town than others, and at night they can be a bit of a trek to get back to, so book wisely. Oh, and take your swimming sgoets and visit the hot springs. Well worth a dip, combine it with a trip up Sulphur mountain. There are loads of other things happening as well, to many to mention!!