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Forty Mile Creek Picnic Area

This popular picnic area sits just outside Banff's city limits off Mt Norquay Rd and is a good spot to crack open a hamper if you're short on time or energy. You can work off the pork pies on the short, interpretive Fenland Trail afterwards.

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