features extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing areas within the region. Two
ski resorts are located in close proximity: Sunshine Village and Ski Norquay.
Banff was first settled in the 1880s, after the transcontinental railway was built through
the Bow Valley. In 1883, three Canadian Pacific Railway workers stumbled upon a
series of natural hot springs on the side of Sulphur Mountain. In 1885, Canada
established a federal reserve of 26 km² around the Cave and Basin hot springs, and
began promoting the area as an international resort and spa as a way to support the new
railway. In 1887, the reserve area was increased to 673 km² and named "Rocky
Mountain Park." This was the beginning of Canada's National Park system.
ski resorts are located in close proximity: Sunshine Village and Ski Norquay.
Banff was first settled in the 1880s, after the transcontinental railway was built through
the Bow Valley. In 1883, three Canadian Pacific Railway workers stumbled upon a
series of natural hot springs on the side of Sulphur Mountain. In 1885, Canada
established a federal reserve of 26 km² around the Cave and Basin hot springs, and
began promoting the area as an international resort and spa as a way to support the new
railway. In 1887, the reserve area was increased to 673 km² and named "Rocky
Mountain Park." This was the beginning of Canada's National Park system.
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Mount Norquay, and Cascade Mountain,
and is situated above Bow Falls near the
junction of the Bow and Spray Rivers.
Banff is located 126 km (78 mi) west of
Calgary and 58 km (36 mi) east of Lake
Louise, on the Trans-Canada Highway.
The town is a member of the Calgary
Regional Partnership.
Banff is a resort town and one of
Canada's most popular tourist
destinations, known for its mountainous
surroundings and hot springs. It is a
major destination for outdoor sports and
and is situated above Bow Falls near the
junction of the Bow and Spray Rivers.
Banff is located 126 km (78 mi) west of
Calgary and 58 km (36 mi) east of Lake
Louise, on the Trans-Canada Highway.
The town is a member of the Calgary
Regional Partnership.
Banff is a resort town and one of
Canada's most popular tourist
destinations, known for its mountainous
surroundings and hot springs. It is a
major destination for outdoor sports and
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The first hit on the list above leads to the webcam on the roof of the Clock Tower
Village Mall at http://www.rockies.com/banffwebcam (See screen shot below.)
Village Mall at http://www.rockies.com/banffwebcam (See screen shot below.)
| When I saw the mountain I thought it had to be Canadian Rockies, so the town was probably Banff. I saw the town briefly about 37 years ago and have no clear recollection, but the lamp-pole banners confirmed my assumption. The divided street made Banff Ave. the most likely candidate, and Google Earth Street View put you just down the street from Athena Pizza and Spaghetti and, of course, the Clock Tower Village Mall. Jumped through a bunch of those photos to compare with yours to try to narrow down your coordinates. I thought about calling you up to ask you to wave your scarf so I could see where to click to get your exact location. Is that from this past week or so? I hope you had a wonderful time there, whenever it was. Peter Norton ***** N.B. Yes it was last weekend. I was in Canada to give a seminar to the Alberta Historical Society. We drove up to Banff on Sunday. Beautiful and very relaxing. -Q Gen. |
that time. During this period the town was a busy trading center in the "free hanse" of
Northern Scottish burghs, despite not having its own harbour until 1775. The first
recorded Sheriff of Banff was Richard de Strathewan in 1264, and in 1372 Royal Burgh
status was conferred by King Robert II. By the 15th century Banff was one of three
principal towns exporting salmon to the continent of Europe, along with Aberdeen and
Montrose.
Banff and Macduff are separated by the valley of the River Deveron. This unpredictable
river was finally tamed by the seven arched bridge completed in 1799 by John
Smeaton. An earlier bridge had been built in 1765, but was swept away in 1768. The
old ferry was brought back into use, until it was lost in a flood in 1773.
The name "Banff" is uncertain but may be derived from the Scottish Gaelic Banbh or
Banbha, a sow, buinne, a stream, or a contraction of Bean-naomh, the holy woman (as
is reflected in the town's coat-of-arms). Currently, the languages spoken in the town
and in its vicinity tend to be the Doric dialect of Scots, and English.
Northern Scottish burghs, despite not having its own harbour until 1775. The first
recorded Sheriff of Banff was Richard de Strathewan in 1264, and in 1372 Royal Burgh
status was conferred by King Robert II. By the 15th century Banff was one of three
principal towns exporting salmon to the continent of Europe, along with Aberdeen and
Montrose.
Banff and Macduff are separated by the valley of the River Deveron. This unpredictable
river was finally tamed by the seven arched bridge completed in 1799 by John
Smeaton. An earlier bridge had been built in 1765, but was swept away in 1768. The
old ferry was brought back into use, until it was lost in a flood in 1773.
The name "Banff" is uncertain but may be derived from the Scottish Gaelic Banbh or
Banbha, a sow, buinne, a stream, or a contraction of Bean-naomh, the holy woman (as
is reflected in the town's coat-of-arms). Currently, the languages spoken in the town
and in its vicinity tend to be the Doric dialect of Scots, and English.
| Banff is located around Table Mountain in the Canadian Rockies. This was taken from nearby Sulphur Mountain. |
| Location of Banff, Aberdeen, Scotland |
Banff is the largest town in Banff National Park, in Alberta's Rockies, Canada. It is the
first incorporated municipality located within a Canadian national park, and at 1,463 m
(4,800 ft), it is the town with the second highest elevation in Canada, the highest being
Lake Louise. It is surrounded by mountains, notably Mount Rundle, Sulphur Mountain,
first incorporated municipality located within a Canadian national park, and at 1,463 m
(4,800 ft), it is the town with the second highest elevation in Canada, the highest being
Lake Louise. It is surrounded by mountains, notably Mount Rundle, Sulphur Mountain,
Banff (Gaelic Banbh) is a town in the
Banff and Buchan area of Aberdeenshire,
Scotland. Banff is situated on Banff Bay
and faces the town of Macduff across the
estuary of the River Deveron. Banff is a
former burgh, and until 1975 was the
county town of Banffshire.
Banff's first castle was built to repel
Viking invaders and a charter of 1163 AD
shows that Malcolm IV was living there at
Banff and Buchan area of Aberdeenshire,
Scotland. Banff is situated on Banff Bay
and faces the town of Macduff across the
estuary of the River Deveron. Banff is a
former burgh, and until 1975 was the
county town of Banffshire.
Banff's first castle was built to repel
Viking invaders and a charter of 1163 AD
shows that Malcolm IV was living there at
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The area was named Banff in 1884 by
Lord Steven, a former Canadian Pacific
Railway director, recalling the name of his
birthplace, Banff in Scotland. Canadian
Pacific built a series of grand hotels along
the rail line and advertised the Banff
Springs Hotel as an international tourist
resort.
Banff townsite developed near the railway
station as a service centre for tourists
visiting the park. It was administered by
the Government of Canada's national
Lord Steven, a former Canadian Pacific
Railway director, recalling the name of his
birthplace, Banff in Scotland. Canadian
Pacific built a series of grand hotels along
the rail line and advertised the Banff
Springs Hotel as an international tourist
resort.
Banff townsite developed near the railway
station as a service centre for tourists
visiting the park. It was administered by
the Government of Canada's national
Honestly, Colleen! There are Banff flags everywhere in this picture. Could you make it
any easier? Did you have a good time? Love the piano keys scarf! Diane Burkett
*****
I hope you had fun! Jessica Jolley
*****
Look at photo at original resolution, notice text.
Google "CANADIAN ALPS GIFT SHOP LTD"
Find "UNIQUE CANADIAN ALPS GIFT SHOP LTD"
Google "UNIQUE CANADIAN ALPS GIFT SHOP LTD"
It is in Banff, Alberta in the Rocky Mountains.
Google "Banff"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff,_Alberta
"It is the first incorporated municipality located within a Canadian national park"
Ha! This quiz is a walk in the park ;-) Tamura Jones
*****
My nephew was conceived there. Mary South
*****
Quite a place! What a view! I knew you said that you were in Canada, so I had a clue,
but zoomed in to read some of the signs. Evan Hindman
*****
We are glad you are back and hope your hard drive fiasco is now resolved. I know
that, at least for the Jolley clan, there were some withdrawal issues. Daniel E. Jolley
*****
By the way, I love the picture. The closeup of the mountain is awesome!
Rebecca Bare
*****
We had a wonderful camping trip in that area fifty years ago. Loved it.
Donna Jolley
*****
Mr. Rick and the Quiz Kids would rather stay in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida!
Mr. Rick and the Quiz Kids
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Lonely Planet describes the problem this way: “Actually living in Banff is a challenge:
the federal government owns all the land. Only those employed can take up residence
and businesses are obligated to provide accommodations for their employees”. One may
also be squeamish about sharing their residence with bears living in the Canadian
Rockies and enduring extremely frigid winters. Don Draper
*****
Question #2 reminded me of some of the lyrics in the
late John Denver's stirring "Rocky Mountain High".
"Now his life is full of wonder
But his heart still knows some fear
Of a simple thing he cannot comprehend.
Why they try to tear the mountains
Down to bring in a couple more
More people, more scars upon the land."
Stan Read
P.S. I like your stylish "Eighty-eight" keyboard scarf!
N.B. The scarf is my signature. I have only seen one other one - at the Rose Parade
over twenty years ago.
*****
This wasn't too hard because I recognized the town as I have visited there several
times. When I was little I spent three summer vacations near Jasper with an aunt and
uncle who lived there. The Canadian Rockies are truly beautiful and worth a visit for
anyone who hasn't been there.
I found a website with a web cam of Banff which is located on the top of the Clock
Tower Mall. http://www.rockies.com/banffwebcam
Milene Rawlinson
*****
This puzzle had me going for a moment. I recognized the (backwards) Believe signs
hanging from the posts as being associated with the Vancouver Olympics (my parents
live in B.C. and got me a Believe t-shirt), so at first I thought it was Whistler. Only
when I searched Athena Pizza did I get the correct answer (which was an early visual
guess anyway). Brian Kemp
*****
Not really fair because I knew where you were. Marilyn Hamill
any easier? Did you have a good time? Love the piano keys scarf! Diane Burkett
*****
I hope you had fun! Jessica Jolley
*****
Look at photo at original resolution, notice text.
Google "CANADIAN ALPS GIFT SHOP LTD"
Find "UNIQUE CANADIAN ALPS GIFT SHOP LTD"
Google "UNIQUE CANADIAN ALPS GIFT SHOP LTD"
It is in Banff, Alberta in the Rocky Mountains.
Google "Banff"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff,_Alberta
"It is the first incorporated municipality located within a Canadian national park"
Ha! This quiz is a walk in the park ;-) Tamura Jones
*****
My nephew was conceived there. Mary South
*****
Quite a place! What a view! I knew you said that you were in Canada, so I had a clue,
but zoomed in to read some of the signs. Evan Hindman
*****
We are glad you are back and hope your hard drive fiasco is now resolved. I know
that, at least for the Jolley clan, there were some withdrawal issues. Daniel E. Jolley
*****
By the way, I love the picture. The closeup of the mountain is awesome!
Rebecca Bare
*****
We had a wonderful camping trip in that area fifty years ago. Loved it.
Donna Jolley
*****
Mr. Rick and the Quiz Kids would rather stay in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida!
Mr. Rick and the Quiz Kids
*****
Lonely Planet describes the problem this way: “Actually living in Banff is a challenge:
the federal government owns all the land. Only those employed can take up residence
and businesses are obligated to provide accommodations for their employees”. One may
also be squeamish about sharing their residence with bears living in the Canadian
Rockies and enduring extremely frigid winters. Don Draper
*****
Question #2 reminded me of some of the lyrics in the
late John Denver's stirring "Rocky Mountain High".
"Now his life is full of wonder
But his heart still knows some fear
Of a simple thing he cannot comprehend.
Why they try to tear the mountains
Down to bring in a couple more
More people, more scars upon the land."
Stan Read
P.S. I like your stylish "Eighty-eight" keyboard scarf!
N.B. The scarf is my signature. I have only seen one other one - at the Rose Parade
over twenty years ago.
*****
This wasn't too hard because I recognized the town as I have visited there several
times. When I was little I spent three summer vacations near Jasper with an aunt and
uncle who lived there. The Canadian Rockies are truly beautiful and worth a visit for
anyone who hasn't been there.
I found a website with a web cam of Banff which is located on the top of the Clock
Tower Mall. http://www.rockies.com/banffwebcam
Milene Rawlinson
*****
This puzzle had me going for a moment. I recognized the (backwards) Believe signs
hanging from the posts as being associated with the Vancouver Olympics (my parents
live in B.C. and got me a Believe t-shirt), so at first I thought it was Whistler. Only
when I searched Athena Pizza did I get the correct answer (which was an early visual
guess anyway). Brian Kemp
*****
Not really fair because I knew where you were. Marilyn Hamill
| The Aurora Borealis over Banff en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff,_Alberta |
parks system until 1990, when the town of Banff became the only incorporated
municipality within a Canadian national park.
In 1985, the United Nations declared Banff National Park, as one of the Canadian
Rocky Mountain Parks, a World Heritage Site. Banff remains one of the most popular
tourist destinations in Canada.
One of the most notable figures of Banff was Norman Luxton, who was known as Mr.
Banff". He published the Crag and Canyon newspaper, built the King Edward Hotel and
the Lux Theatre, and founded the Sign of the Goat Curio Shop, which led to the
development of the Luxton Museum of Plains Indians, now the Buffalo Nations
municipality within a Canadian national park.
In 1985, the United Nations declared Banff National Park, as one of the Canadian
Rocky Mountain Parks, a World Heritage Site. Banff remains one of the most popular
tourist destinations in Canada.
One of the most notable figures of Banff was Norman Luxton, who was known as Mr.
Banff". He published the Crag and Canyon newspaper, built the King Edward Hotel and
the Lux Theatre, and founded the Sign of the Goat Curio Shop, which led to the
development of the Luxton Museum of Plains Indians, now the Buffalo Nations
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Museum. He and his family helped
organize the Banff Indian Days and the
Banff Winter Carnival.
In 1976, the International Astronomical
Union and Working Group for Planetary
System Nomenclature (IAU/WGPSN)
officially adopted the name Banff for a
crater on Mars. Banff Crater, which is
attributed to the town of Banff, Alberta,
Canada, is located at 17.7° north latitude
and 30.8° west longitude on Mars. The
diameter of Banff Crater is 5.0 kilometres.
organize the Banff Indian Days and the
Banff Winter Carnival.
In 1976, the International Astronomical
Union and Working Group for Planetary
System Nomenclature (IAU/WGPSN)
officially adopted the name Banff for a
crater on Mars. Banff Crater, which is
attributed to the town of Banff, Alberta,
Canada, is located at 17.7° north latitude
and 30.8° west longitude on Mars. The
diameter of Banff Crater is 5.0 kilometres.
| Answers to Quiz #256 May 16, 2010 |
| GPS Coordinates |
the controls on the right of the screen, then move the cursor to approximately the
position where you see me standing in the middle of the street on the median. When I
did this, I obtained: 51 deg 10' 29.95", 115 deg 34' 16.02".
If you don't have Google Earth, or your computer is too slow to handle the graphics it
uses, you could also Google "GPS Coordinates". A typical website that will convert an
address for you is: http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html. See screen shot below.
position where you see me standing in the middle of the street on the median. When I
did this, I obtained: 51 deg 10' 29.95", 115 deg 34' 16.02".
If you don't have Google Earth, or your computer is too slow to handle the graphics it
uses, you could also Google "GPS Coordinates". A typical website that will convert an
address for you is: http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html. See screen shot below.
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| 1. What town is this? 2. Why are most people restricted from moving to this town? 3. What are my approximate GPS coordinates? |
| Thank you to Jim Foley for this photograph. |
From Googling "Clock Tower Village
Mall", I obtained its address as 110 Banff
Ave, Alberta, Canada. When I put this
address into Google Earth, I obtained the
screen on the left. The GPS coordinates
are in the lower left of the image:
51 deg 10' 30.04", 115 deg 34' 15.57"
We accepted this as close enough. If you
want to refine this, you can zoom in using
Mall", I obtained its address as 110 Banff
Ave, Alberta, Canada. When I put this
address into Google Earth, I obtained the
screen on the left. The GPS coordinates
are in the lower left of the image:
51 deg 10' 30.04", 115 deg 34' 15.57"
We accepted this as close enough. If you
want to refine this, you can zoom in using
There are several ways to obtain my approximate GPS coordinates. One is to use
Google Earth. If you do not have Google Earth, you may download it from
http://earth.google.com/
Google Earth. If you do not have Google Earth, you may download it from
http://earth.google.com/
If you zoom, and move the red balloon to
the center of the street, you will come up
with the corrodinates shown in the
second screen shot:
the center of the street, you will come up
with the corrodinates shown in the
second screen shot:
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| Answers: 1. Banff, Alberta, Canada 2. It is in a national park. 3. 51 deg 10' 41" N 115 deg 34' 19" W |
| Banff, Alberta, Canada http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff,_Alberta |
| Top: Banff Street Map showing location of Clock Tower Village Inn Center: Banff is located in Banff National Park Bottom: Banff is located in south Alberta, Canada. |
| Clues from the Photo |
Another clue is the "Clock Tower Village Mall" see across the street from the bank. It
you Google on this, you will come up with a lot of hits indicating the location is Bnaff,
Alberta, Canada.
you Google on this, you will come up with a lot of hits indicating the location is Bnaff,
Alberta, Canada.
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| Banff, Aberdeen, Scotland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff,_Aberdeenshire |
| There are a couple of good clues to the location of the photograph. The best is the word "Banff" that appears on the banners hanging from the street lamps. Even if you did not notice this, another important clue is the Bank of Montreal to the left of the picture. This would have at least told you the picture was taken in Canada, and you could search from there. |
| In this week's quiz photo, I am standing just in front of the red post you see here on the median. |
| Banff, Aberdeen, Scotland |
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