144. How Banff Became Canada’s First National Park and Its Dark History

We’re diving back into Canada and one of North America's most breathtaking places—Banff National Park! It’s Canada’s first national park, home to legendary landscapes, fascinating history, and a geological story millions of years in the making. But beyond the iconic turquoise lakes and rugged peaks, Banff also holds a hidden past, including its role in World War I internment camps and the early railway expansion that shaped tourism in the Rockies.   Show notes: thefaiolas.com/144   Website: https://thefaiolas.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefaiolas/  Send us a message: https://thefaiolas.com/message