Creation of Banff National Park

Date: June 23, 1887 • Location: Ottawa, Canada

The Parliament of Canada passed the Rocky Mountains Park Act, creating Banff National Park in Alberta as the country's first national park.

The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada. The Crown, along with two chambers, form the bicameral legislature.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Canada's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.