Banff Avenue has changed substantially since the mid-century, now accommodating an estimated 43,000 people on a typical summer day. As a result, the busy area is now a combination of those historic buildings – now home to gift shops, restaurants and museums – and newer hotel builds. As bustling as it is, the street still maintains a sense of rugged charm as well as that classic view of Cascade Mountain.

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