
CONTRAST · BANFF NATIONAL PARK, CANADA
Banff's Bow Valley Parkway is car-free this fall. Is the quieter ride worth the trade-offs?
Banff restricts personal vehicles on 17 kilometres of the Bow Valley Parkway through 6 October. Cycling can be quieter, but it is not a casual replacement for driving.




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