TripAdvisor Announces Top Canadian Destinations

Banff National Park Rated # 1 in Canada

BANFF NATIONAL PARK, Alberta, Canada, May 4 /PRNewswire/ - The annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Best Destinations Awards have just been released for 2011 - and Banff National Park is rated # 1 amongst the Top 25 Destinations in Canada.

Winners are determined by a combination of TripAdvisor's Popularity Index and through the unbiased opinions of millions of traveller ratings. The Popularity Index is a well-defined decision matrix that determines traveller satisfaction based on hotel reviews, travel articles and opinions found throughout the web.

"We are thrilled to be recognized in the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards as the top destination in Canada," says Julie Canning, president and CEO of Banff Lake Louise Tourism. "These awards celebrate our country's top destinations and it is indeed a great honor to be ranked number one by the world's largest travel community."

The results of the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations reconfirms Banff National Park as one of the finest places on Earth, a dynamic destination with rare outdoor adventures, breathtaking mountain scenery, and authentic historical depth.

To download the full list of winners visit http://www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations-g153339-cTop25-Canada.html or to learn more about Banff National Park visit www.banfflakelouise.com.

About Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Banff Lake Louise Tourism is a destination marketing organization for the Town of Banff, Community of Lake Louise and Banff National Park.  Supporting over 800 businesses, our mission is to engage visitors in unrivalled, remarkable experiences with our membership. General media inquiries, please contact Tricia Woikin, Travel Media Relations at 403.762.0276 or [email protected]. www.banfflakelouise.com.

SOURCE Banff Lake Louise Tourism