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Canada's Regions › Geography
What is the significance of Banff National Park?
- The largest national park in Canada located in the Northwest Territories
- A national park in British Columbia known for its Pacific coastline
- Canada's oldest provincial park located in Ontario
- Canada's first national park, established in 1885 in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta
Why this is the correct answer
Banff National Park was established in 1885 in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, making it Canada's first and the world's third national park. Its creation helped set a precedent for protecting natural landscapes across the country.