Banff National Park attracted 1.573 million visitors between April and July this year. Kootenay, Yoho and Jasper national parks had similar increases. Cars line up outside the east gate to Banff National Park. Alberta Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda said the occupancy rate in the communities of Banff, Lake Louise, Kananaskis, Canmore and Jasper jumped to 93.1 per cent in July. In addition to the busy summer season, crowds often descend on Lake Louise in mid-to-late-September to get a glimpse of the fleeting, golden fall colours.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2016 00:56 UTC